The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will partner with the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) on the realization of the state’s urban master plan, aimed at driving sustainable socio-economic growth and development in the state. Obaseki disclosed this when he received the National President of the Nigerian Institute of […]
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UNICEF Launches Campaign To Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations In Africa
NAIROBI– The United Nations children’s fund (UNICEF), yesterday kicked off an eight-week campaign, to help boost COVID-19 vaccinations across Africa. UNICEF said, the first ever U-Report Challenge, which comes a week after COVAX delivered its billionth dose in Rwanda, calls on all 13.3 million U-Reporters in Africa, to help get vaccines to the unvaccinated. […]
Obaseki visits, commiserates with family of late Edo NLC Chair
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with the family of the late chairman of the state chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade Sunny Osayande. Obaseki, who led other top government functionaries on a condolence visit to the home of the deceased, pledged to support the family in giving the late labour […]
NCDC reports 1 death, 75 new COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported 75 additional cases of COVID-19 in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday. The NCDC, via its verified website on Thursday morning, also disclosed that one person was confirmed to have died of COVID-19 complications within the period, bringing the country’s fatality toll to 3,134. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports […]
Nigerian Authorities Raise Concerns Over Low Life Expectancy
Nigerian health authorities say the country’s life expectancy is among the worst in the world, with influenza and pneumonia leading causes of death. In southern Nigeria’s Cross River state, severe air pollution is increasing the cases of respiratory diseases. Port Harcourt resident David Tolu-Adamu knows. Before leaving for work each day, he dons his face […]
AU body appoints Nigerian clergyman its ambassador
The African Union’s (AU) Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), on Tuesday, appointed a Nigerian clergyman, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), as its AU Agenda-2063 ambassador. ECOSOCC is an advisory body of the African Union designed to give Civil Society Organisations a voice in AU institutions and decision-making processes. […]
Quality, affordable healthcare critical to Nigeria’s devt — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbjo says quality, affordable and reliable healthcare is central to the development of the country. Osinbajo expressed this view while virtually inaugurating the Health Reform Committee on Thursday, in Abuja. According to him, any society is only as prosperous, developed and happy as its healthcare system. “There must be a plan to […]
NAN MD prioritises sporting activities, physical fitness of staff
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Buki Ponle, has reiterated commitment to prioritise sporting activities to boost physical fitness of staff in the agency. Ponle said this on Wednesday in Abuja when he played host to the NAN sports team led by Mr Adesanya Adetokumbo at the Boardroom of the […]
Israel to strengthen diplomatic relations with Nigeria – Envoy
Israel reassures of plans to deepen diplomatic relations with Nigeria in aspects of economic cooperation. Amb. Michael Freeman, Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Michael, also Permanent Representative of Israel to ECOWAS, commended Nigeria to be a great country, saying […]
FCT councils’ election: Group to sensitise women on active participation
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO),Engage, Empower, Educate Initiative is set to sensitise women to actively participate in the Federal Capital Territory councils elections scheduled for Feb. 12 The Executive Director and Founder of the group, Mr Belema Meshack-Hart, said this on Wednesday in Abuja. Meshack-Hart said that the group would launch a campaign under the Pink […]