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September 17, 2023
We’re addressing outbreak of new Okra disease – ABU Institute
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria says it has obtained samples and commence investigations on the new virus disease attacking Okra plants across the countryProf. Mohammed-Faguji Ishiyaku, Executive Direc…
Engineers inaugurate first Lagos automotive hub/museum for mass employment
Nenis Auto Care in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering has inaugurated an Automotive Hub and Museum in Bagidan, Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, for women and youths empowerment.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
MDCN, NPMCN clear air on alleged downgrading of medical certificates
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), says the council only recognises fellowship certificates obtained by Nigerian doctors to be classified as specialists.The Registrar, MDCN, Dr Tajudeen Sanusi, said this in an interview with the News Age…
Earthquake: Morocco King pledges swift succour for victims
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pledged speedy succour to families of victims of the earthquake which recorded over 2, 946 fatalities.The monarch made the pledge following a working meeting at the Royal Palace in Rabat earlier on Thursday, a statement…
Firm promises solutions to blocking of accounts for Africans in diaspora
DiFTAS (Disputed Financial Transaction Advisory Services), a financial consultancy, has expressed readiness to assist Africans in the diaspora grappling with frozen or blocked bank accounts, which hinder local and international transactions.Mr Gbemi Ad…
Nigeria, Cuba partner to curb food insecurity
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Cuba on food security and agriculture advancement.The Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola, in a statement on Sunday, said the M…
Rotary club renovates PHC in Jos
The Rotary Club of Naraguta District 9125 has renovated the immunisation ward of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Utan community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau.The President of the club, Mr Obidike Ezeadileje, disclosed this during his…
NNPCL, Indorama partner on 800mscf gas supply, industrialisation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa Indorama Energy Petrochemical Ltd. to supply 800 million scuff of gas to promote industrialisation in Nigeria.Malam Mele Kyari, Group Ch…
RMAFC develops software for improved revenue generation, sharing
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it has developed a software to enhance transparency in revenue generation and sharing amongst the three tiers of government.The RMAFC Chairman, Mr Mohammed Shehu, said this in an in…
FG to set up transit schools for 11,000 displaced children
The Federal Government has announced plans to set up transit schools to cater for the educational needs of the 11,000 school children displaced by banditry and other violent crimes in Niger State.According to Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affa…