Reconsider your position, go back to work, we’ll continue negotiations – Ngige appeals to striking doctors
September 20, 2021 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their industrial action as the Federal…
AFREXIM bank to deliver 500-bed state-of-the-art hospital, 40m doses of J&J vaccines to Nigeria by 2022
Aug. 18, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM) for its efforts in stimulating and developing African trade, including its many engagements in Nigeria. Prof….
COVID-19: Nigeria Kicks Off Phase Two Vaccination Exercise
August 16, 2021 The Federal Government on Monday commenced the administration of new vaccines marking the start of the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. This is coming days…
COVID-19: Number of cases not threatening enough to consider a lockdown amid rising cases
August 12, 2021 The Federal Government on Thursday said it was not considering a lockdown despite rising cases of COVID-19 infections across the country. Speaking at the weekly ministerial briefing…
Strike: Stand Up To Your Responsibilities – NARD Tells FG
August 6, 2021 President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi has asked the Federal Government to stand up to its responsibilities and pay the salaries…
Akwa Ibom hotbed as NCDC confirms 32 COVID-19 Delta Variant cases, advises against travelling to affected States
August 3, 2021 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed Thirty-two Delta variant cases of COVID-19 in five states across the country. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr…
President Buhari Swears in 5 New Permanent SecretariesÂ
July 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in five new permanent secretaries. The swearing-in took place on Wednesday, just before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting, although…
COVID-19: FG seeks Germany’s support to build Africa’s first vaccine manufacturing hub –Minister
July 6, 2021 The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has sought the support of the German government to build Africa’s first vaccine manufacturing hub in Nigeria. Ehanire stated this…
OSINBAJO LEADS COLLABORATION WITH UN TO IMPROVE FOOD SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA
June 30, 2021 In line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s agenda to lift 100m Nigerians from poverty within a decade and the globally acclaimed Sustainable Development Goals, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
COVID-19 : FG takes delivery of $1m medical equipment donated by Saudi –director
June 23, 2021 The Federal Government has taken delivery of medical equipment worth one million dollars donated by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to Mr. Olusegun…