The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer around the world. Dr André Ilbawi, from WHO’s Department of Non-communicable Diseases via Zoom, in Geneva on Wednesday, ahead of World Cancer…
Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retired), Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has inaugurated a seven-member harmonisation committee to reengineer the agency for optimal performance. Marwa said this in a statement by NDLEA’s Head of Public Affairs, Deputy Corps Commander,…
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Wednesday began the official distribution of 10,000 prepaid meters to households across Osun. The free meters distribution, which was launched under the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP), kicked off from Aratumi Community, Ilesa Garage…
The Federal University of Dutse, Jigawa has commended the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing officials in Dutse and the university community during rehabilitation of a 700 metres road within the institution. Mr Biliaminu Hassan, the Director, Physical Planning, Works…
A trio of COVID-19 related risks heads up the 10th Allianz Risk Barometer 2021, reflecting potential disruption and loss scenarios companies are facing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Business interruption (#1 with 41% responses) and Pandemic outbreak (#2…
Legal Practitioners across the co will soon have unqualified access to medical attention going by the planned collaboration between the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). This was the outcome of a courtesy visit by…
Mr Tunji Bello, Commissioner of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, has implored operatives of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) to be proactive in the discharge of their official duties. He wondered why decisive steps have…
The Service Compact with all Nigerians (SERVICOM), says postal services across the country have suffered setback for a longer period of time, owing to lack of operational vehicles, motor cycles and dilapidated structures. The National Coordinator, SERVICOM, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli,…
Lalong Legacy projects in Plateau will be completed before the end of 2021, Bleneson Services Nigeria Limited, handling the projects has assured. Mr Lawson Ngoa, President of the company, gave the assurance after inspecting some of the projects in Riyom,…
The Federal Executive Council has approved about N2billion for the procurement of surveillance equipment for some airports and inland waterways in the country. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of…
