Month: October 2020
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NiMet predicts hazy, sunny weather conditions Friday to Sunday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy and sunny weather conditions from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecastx a moderatedust haze over the northwest, with thick dust haze over the northeastern region on Friday. According to the agency, the north central region is expected to…
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Lagos elders seek unemployment benefits for youths
The Lagos State Council of Elders has called on the government to consider payment of benefits to unemployed youths. The council’s Chairman, Mr Tajudeen Olusi, made the call at the 8th Town Hall Meeting held in Eti-Osa Constituency on Thursday in Lagos. The meeting was part of the Lagos State House of Assembly Constituency Stakeholders’…
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COVID-19: NCDC announces 150 new infections in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 150 new COVID-19 infections in the country. The NCDC made this known via its verified wedsite on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that as Nigeria continued with its fight against COVID-19, it has conducted about 620,758 tests since the first confirmed case was announced…
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DPR says 2020 marginal oilfield bid still on
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says the bid round process for its 57 marginal oilfields in the country is still ongoing. Mr Paul Osu, Head, Public Affairs, DPR, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that the bidding process has not been completed. “The 2020 marginal oilfield bid round process…
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Peacekeeping: UN recognises Nigerian policewoman
CSP Catherine Ugorji of the Nigerian police and serving with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has been selected by the UN as one of two runners-up for the prestigious UN Woman Police Officer of the Year award for 2020. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, in a statement by Oluseyi Soremekun,…
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NLC urges FG to end medical tourism
The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has called on governments at all levels to end medical tourism by improving funding to the health sector. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, said this on Thursday in Abuja at a ceremony to mark the 2020 Global Day of Action on Care. This year’s ceremony has the theme: “Invest in Care…
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Health practitioners rally support to tackle cleft in Nigeria
Health practitioners in Nigeria have called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to boost cleft lip and palate treatment in the country. The practitioners made the call at a 2-day National Cleft Forum, themed Planning for Sustainable Comprehensive Cleft Care, organized by the global cleft charity, Smile Train in Kano state. The forum is also…
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#EndSARS: Buhari hails Borno youths for show of decorum – Minister
Alhaji Baba-Shehuri, the Minister of State for Agriculture, said that President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the youths in Borno State, for decorum and seemliness behaviour in the wake of looting and destruction of property occasioned by the EndSARS protest. Baba-Shehuri made the commendation in a goodwill message at a Peace Stakeholders Forum on Wednesday in…
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Kano Govt directs private schools to slash 3rd Term fees
Kano State Government has urged proprietors of private schools to reduce school fees by 25 and 30 per cent for the 2019/2020 Third Term academic session. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Sanusi Kiru, stated this in a statement signed by Aliyu Yusuf, the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, on Thursday in Kano. Kiru said…
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COVID-19 palliative: Investigate MDAs now, CODE tells ICPC, EFCC
Follow The Money Movement, has called on federal anti-graft agencies to investigate Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) responsible for the acquisition and distribution of COVID-19 palliative relief materials. The anti-graft agencies are the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCCC). Mr Hamzat Lawal, Founder…