Food Security: Delta, AUDA-NEPAD propose N3bn to support Smallholder farmers
Dec. 1, 2022 The African Union Development Agency and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), in partnership with the Delta Government, have proposed to raise N3 billion to support…
Only 12% women are ICT compliant in Africa – UNECA
Nov. 30, 2022 The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), says only 12 per cent of women currently operate in the information and communication technology (ICT), sector in Africa. Mr….
Reps seek to stop importation of chemical products, move for legal backing
November 30, 2022 The House of Representatives said it was employing legislative means to end the importation of chemical products, to develop local products for exports to other countries. Femi…
Alleged defilement: Court admits medical director to N50m bail
November 30, 2022 An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday admitted the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr. Femi Olaleye, charged with alleged defilement of…
NEW HEALTH REFORM BILL UNDERWAY – SAYS OSINBAJO AS COMMITTEE CONCLUDES RETREAT
Nov. 30, 2022 Pending a full committee report review and a complete policy document appraisal, a new health reform bill that will reposition the country’s health sector for improved delivery…
Appeal Court to hear Abdulrasheed Maina’s appeal Feb.8
Nov.30, 2022 The Court of Appeal on Wednesday fixed Feb.8 for to hear Abdulrasheed Maina’s appeal challenging the judgment of a trial court sentencing him to eight years imprisonment for…
Average price of kerosene hits N1, 041.05 per litre in October – NBS
Nov. 30, 2022 The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average retail price of Household Kerosene (HHK) paid by consumers in October was N1, 041.05 per litre. The NBS…
Nigeria aims to end imports of petroleum products next year
Nov. 30, 2022 Nigeria expects to stop importing petroleum products from before or around the third quarter of 2023, its oil minister Timipre Sylva said on Tuesday. Sylva said a…
Court remands medical director for alleged defilement
November 30, 2022 Justice Ramon Oshodi of an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday remanded the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr. Femi Olaleye, for…
12, 000 die globally daily from violence, injuries
Nov. 30, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says injuries and violence take the lives of some 12 000 people around the world each day. In a new report by…