US Donates Mpox Vaccines to Nigeria
The government of the United States of America has donated 10,000 doses of theJynneos vaccine to Nigeria for the prevention of Smallpox and Mpox in adults aged 18years and older who are at risk of Mpox infection. Speaking during the official handover of the Mpox vaccine to Nigeria in Abuja, theCoordinating Minister of Health and […]
President Tinubu to Visit China
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a visit to China in first week ofSeptember, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and advance its strategicinterests through a series of high-level meetings and engagements. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who made thisknown during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa […]
Okonjo-Iweala Urges Nigeria to Move On
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to move beyond political infighting and inconsistent policies that have hindered the country’s development since independence. Speaking also at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference, Iweala asserted that concrete collective efforts, rather than a blame game, were needed […]
President Tinubu Promises Relief to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the government’s policies and actions over the past 15 months will soon provide significant relief for Nigerians. Speaking at the opening of the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Lagos, where he was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that […]
Mr. Pretty Okafor suspended From the position of PMAN President
23rd August 2024PRESS RELEASE Suspension of Mr. Pretty Okafor The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Performing Musicians EmployersAssociation of Nigeria (PMAN) hereby announces the indefinite suspension ofMr. Pretty Okafor from his position as President of PMAN, effective immediately.This suspension follows a comprehensive investigation into Mr. Okafor’s actions,which were found to be in gross violation […]
Botswana Find 2,492-carat Diamond
A 2,492-carat diamond has been found in Botswana at Karowe mine owned by Canadian firm, Lucara Diamond. It is the second-largest diamond ever found since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, unearthed in South Africa in 1905. Botswana’s government said it was the largest diamond ever discovered in the southern African state, following a 1,758-carat stone found […]
Lagos Government to Shut Down Bourdillion Road
The Lagos State Government has announced that it would shut Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi for two days for construction of work. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi today said the government would be diverting vehicular traffic away from Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi between 9:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday 24th August and 9:00am […]
President Tinubu to Swear-in New Chief Justice
President Bola Tinubu will today Friday swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement yesteday said the swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the […]
FG to Introduce the latest Version of Internet Protocol, IPv6
The Federal Government plans to introduce the latest version of Internet Protocol, called IPv6, to improve how internet users and their devices are identified, numbered, and tracked in Nigeria. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy highlighted that Nigeria’s migration to IPv6 places it among the leading African nations adopting this advanced […]
ASUU Issues 21-day Ultimatum to States and FG to address issues
The National President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, disclosed this yesterday to newsmen at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, to intimate the public with the outcome of the union’s National Executive Council meeting held between August 17 and August 18 at the University of Ibadan. Osodeke said ASUU has issued a 21-day ultimatum […]