*Says cases linked to passengers from South Africa The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country. This was contained in a press release issued by the centre and signed by the Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa. The PUNCH reported …
Read More »NSSF ‘Visions of Nigeria’ Photography Campaign Debuts Lagos, Nigeria
In furtherance of its quest to mitigate the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigerians and to empower Nigerian youths, the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has unveiled a special COVID-19 themed photography contest tagged WENAIJA Photography Contest. NSSF is a not-for-profit innovative platform for resource mobilization primarily created …
Read More »FIRSTBANK HOLDS NON-OIL EXPORT WEBINAR SERIES, CREATES AWARENESS OF THE BANK’S EXPORT SOLUTIONS.
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the convening of its non-oil export webinar series. The Event is centered on deliberating opportunities that will enhance the country’s expansion of its drive towards diversifying the national economy, thereby reducing the reliance of oil …
Read More »Huawei, UNESCO to Implement Africa Digital Education Project
UNESCO and Huawei have announced the launch of the implementations phase of the Technology-Enabled Open Schools for All (TeOSS) project in selected African countries. Aligned with UN SDG4, TeOSS will serve as a basis for powering the digital transformation of the education sector and support three UNESCO member states in …
Read More »CIO AWARDS: Huawei reiterates commitment towards research and development in investments
Huawei Technologies has said it remains committed towards building a fully digital IT ecosystem in Nigeria as well as its research and development in investments to pursue sustainability into the future. The Deputy Managing Director (DMD), Huawei Technologies Enterprise, Ken Zhao stated this during the just concluded Chief Information Officers …
Read More »Lagos releases White Paper on EndSARS panel report
The Lagos State Government has released the White Paper on the #EndSARS Panel of Inquiry report. According to the government, 11 out of the 32 recommendations made by the panel, have been accepted, six others were accepted but with modifications, while one was rejected. READ ALSO BREAKING: Fani-Kayode arrested in …
Read More »Fuel subsidy removal: Reallocate savings to critical infrastructure, business leaders tell FG
…Subsidy removal’s economic necessity —Keyamo By Babajide Komolafe, Peter Egwuatu, Udeme Akpan & Olayinka Ajayi The widespread opposition to the planned N5,000 transport grant in lieu of fuel subsidy removal intensified over the weekend with business leaders advocating investment in critical infrastructure like transport, health and education as a better …
Read More »World leaders shouldn’t punish African countries, says Adesina
Minister: source of funding for transport grants not yet determined By Nduka Chiejina, Abuja and Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezie, Lagos African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina yesterday advised world leaders not to label or penalise African nations for the new COVID-19 variants and mutations. Adesina, one of the strong advocates of …
Read More »#EndSARS panel was illegal, says Keyamo
The judicial panels investigating the October 2020 #EndSARS protests and cases of police brutality across the country are illegal, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo has declared. Keyamo was however, quick to explain that his comment was not that of the Federal Government, but his personal view …
Read More »Gunmen attack Jos prison, assailants trapped inside custodial centre
Gunmen who invaded the Jos Medium Security Custodial Centre in Plateau state on Sunday evening have been reported trapped within the facility due to the heavy fire power of security operatives who immediately cordoned the yard. Spokesman of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS, CC Francis Enobore disclosed this in a …
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