Fixes September 15 for hearing of FG’s suit, as govt welcomes rulingJustice John Tergema of the Abuja Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, has ordered the federal government and Nigerian doctors to sheath their swords in the current battle over the legality or otherwise of the over three weeks industrial action that has […]
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Weighing the costs of hygiene poverty in Nigeria (I)
Before the novel COVID-19 pandemic struck, there were already deep flaws in global trends, which have led to several unresolved issues, now exacerbated by the global shock as we know it. Rising temperatures and increasing pressures on the earth were signs of changing climatic conditions due to human interferences on the earth; biodiversity loss, air […]
Nigeria-based anti-counterfeiting startup, Chekkit raises $500k pre-seed funding
Nigeria-based anti-counterfeiting startup, Chekkit Technologies, has announced a $500,000 pre-seed round as it looks to expand its team and technological infrastructure. As contained in its statement, it aims to “save more lives and further secure the FMCG — fast-moving consumer goods — and pharmaceutical industries.” Pan African VC, Launch Africa, Japan Strategic Capital, Blockchain Founders Fund and two syndicate groups […]
Nigeria’s response to present challenges would determine its future- Gbajabiamila
… House to resolve overlapping mandates among agencies Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has said that Nigeria’s response to the present security challenge bedevilling it could determine the country’s future. The Speaker said the House took some far-reaching security measures in its commitment to support the executive in addressing the security challenges […]
Insecurity: APC legacy group assures Nigerians of safer days ahead
President Muhammadu Buhari A group known as All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Awareness & Campaign has assured Nigerians that safer days lie ahead inspite of the country’s security challenges. The group said this in a statement jointly signed by Ismail Ahmed, Acting National Youth Leader of the Party; Lanre Issa-Onilu, former APC National Publicity Secretary; […]
Transport minister Rotimi Amaechi visits SecureID’s Transport Payment Solutions Company
During the visit, Amaechi was impressed with the company’s capacity to manufacture all types of cards including transport cards and solutions, which enable commuters to book seats and pay for fare from the comfort of their phones. Transport Payment Solutions Limited, which is an indigenous company says it is committed to demonstrate Nigeria’s capability to […]
INFOSERV to help businesses boost performance with 90-day team productivity accelerator
Following the extension of its international business into Nigeria, INFOSERV People Tech is providing a 90-Day Team Productivity Accelerator for organizations. The accelerator helps teams to boost work productivity through a carefully crafted, customized training and coaching plan that is built on a rigorous diagnostics platform. An important benefit of the diagnostics process is the […]
Ganduje says Nigeria’s diversity builds resilience
…urges regional associations to organise a national integration summit Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State sees strength and not handicap in Nigeria’s ethnic and cultural diversity. Consequently, the governor has urged all regional and ethnic associations in the country to start and hasten a process for organising a national summit for national integration, required […]
Aviation ministry, agencies back 25th LAAC conference
While the Ministry of Aviation has indicated interest to be part of the event, all the aviation agencies, including: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria have equally expressed their desire to […]
Building infrastructure to Niger Republic is in best interest of Nigeria – Buhari
In this monitored interview of President Muhammadu Buhari on Arise Television, he spoke on a number of national issues. INIOBONG IWOK brings the excerpts: Abubakar Shekau is reported to have been killed; that gives us power to zero in and consolidate on insecurity. What is your position? The present Governor of Borno State is working very hard […]
June 12: Lagos police chief tells ‘thugs’ to leave protesters alone
Chief superintendent of police (CSP), Saheed Olayinka Egbeyemi Chief superintendent of police (CSP), Saheed Olayinka Egbeyemi, has warned thugs stay away and refrain from attacking protesters in Lagos State. The police chief arrived at the protest ground in Ojota mid-afternoon with his team fully dressed as part of efforts to monitor the activities of protesters […]
2023: Delta governor cautions political office holders against distractions
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has cautioned those who hold political appointments in his government against all forms of complacency or dereliction of duty because of their vested interest in the 2023 general election in the country. In a veiled reference to why he dissolved the state executive council and numerous senior political appointees, […]