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Nasarawa council chief urges residents to use mosquito nets
Mr James Thomas, the Chairman, Interim Management Committee of Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has called on
NAMEP to distribute 1.65 million mosquito nets in Nasarawa
A total of 1.65 million Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLIN), is to be distributed across the 13 Local Government Areas in Nasarawa state.
Nigeria’s inflation drops for the 13th month
Annual inflation in Nigeria stood at 14.33 per cent in February, slowing for the 13th month in a row.
Federal govt urged to ban sale of cigarettes in single sticks
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has called on the federal government to immediately commence enforcement on the ban of sale of cigarettes in single sticks.
Tobacco: ERA/FoEN urges federal govt to enforce single stick ban
Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has called on the federal government to immediately commence enforcement of the ban on sale of cigarettes in single sticks.
Kenya private-sector activity strongest in nearly two years
Kenya’s private-sector activity expanded at a rapid pace last month as output rose and orders increased, a survey showed on Monday, news that will cheer investors after months of election-related contraction last year.
January PMI index records slow growth – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday reported that the January 2018 Purchasers Manager Index (PMI) - a survey which measures the productive activities in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors of the country grew to 57.3 pet cent, howbeit sluggishly in comparative terms with previous growth trajectory.
Federal govt faults Moody’s sovereign rating of Nigeria
The Federal Government on Wednesday faulted the downgrading of Nigeria from B1 stable to B2 stable by Moody’s Sovereign Rating.
NBS to confirm Nigeria’s exit from recession Tuesday
The much awaited confirmation from National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on whether or not Nigeria has finally exited its longest recession since 1987 will now be released on Tuesday.
Central bank’s forex injections boost confidence in economy – Analysts
“About 57per cent of the total foreign capital inflows into the Nigerian economy between January and May 2017 was recorded in April 2017 and May 2017 following the commencement of the I&E window on April 24, 2017,” they stated.
Fast-track manufacturing sector growth – expert tells govt
A financial expert, Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella, has urged the Federal Government to fast-track the growth of the manufacturing sector through the provision of infrastructure and the provision of credit.
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Donald Trump praises North Korea’s Kim Jong-un as ‘very open’, ‘very honourable’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as “very open” and “very honourable,” saying Pyongyang was keen on a meeting “very soon.”
University of Ibadan withdraws 408 students for poor performance
No fewer than 408 students of the University of Ibadan have been asked to withdraw from the Premier University for failure to meet the minimum academic requirements to stay in the University.
Super Eagles will be ready for England friendly – skipper
Midfielder Mikel Obi says the Super Eagles will be at their best for the prestige international friendly match against England at Wembley Stadium in London on June 2.
NIS will no longer issue passport without national identification number – Mohammed Babandede
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says those who do not have national identity card number will no longer be eligible for international passport.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is still in possession of 7,920,129 permanent voter cards (PVCs) yet to be collected from its offices across the nation.
WHO: Africa has 59m stunted children, 10m overweight
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 59 million children in Africa are stunted while another 10 million are overweight.
CAF: Bayelsa stadium unfit for international games
The Confederation of African Football has said that the Samson Siasia stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital, is not fit for international football matches.
Senate steps down controversial electoral act amendment bill
The Senate has stepped down the Electoral Act 2010 Amendment Bill which seeks to reshuffle the sequence of polls in a general election.
Wilfried Zaha: There is an agenda against me
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha says people are trying to get him banned after he was booked for diving in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Watford.