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Polaris Bank optimistic on post-coronavirus performance
Polaris Bank plans to leverage its investment in cutting-edge information technology to harness emerging opportunities and mitigate the disruptive effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business.
Ahmadu Bello University unveils local ventilator
A locally invented ventilator has been unveiled by a team of engineers in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, to enhance the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria.
Lagos chamber educates private sector on post coronavirus economy
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has advised organised private sector to leverage creativity and innovation to rebuild a competitive economy post-COVID-19.
Kaduna lockdown set to be eased – deputy governor
Kaduna State is fashioning out a framework to allow businesses that offer essential services to operate within the stay-at-home period and within limits.
WHO upgrades coronavirus dashboard, launches new app
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has upgraded its COVID-19 information dashboard with a prominent new feature.
Turning coronavirus tragedy into opportunity for new Nigeria
As many people are now aware, the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19) in China has rapidly permeated and profoundly changed the world.
Oyo partners University of Ibadan to decontaminate state secretariat
decontaminationThe Oyo State COVID-19 Decontamination/Containment Team, on Monday, commenced the disinfection of the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
Oyo, University of Ibadan partner over containment of coronavirus pandemic
IN its readiness to contain the Coronavirus pandemic, the Oyo State Containment and Decontamination Project on Tuesday expressed its readiness to embark on immediate decontamination of all areas suspected to have come under the attack of the novel virus.
Friends of Osinbajo: 100 businesses to get N1m each to boost their enterprises
Twenty businesses have won N1 million each in the March 8th Initiative for Small Businesses organized by the Friends of Professor Yemi Osinbajo to celebrate his 63rd birthday.
President Buhari awards scholarships to three students up to PhD
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday awarded scholarship to three secondary school students who emerged winners at the 2020 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award Competition.
President Buhari awards scholarships to three science students
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja granted full scholarship up to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree level to three secondary students who emerged winners at the year 2020 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award Competition.
Senate moves to establish national agric fund
Moves by the Senate to establish the National Agricultural Development Fund to provide finance to support strategic aspect of agricultural development in Nigeria.
VP: Why Nigeria needs to improve funding of research, innovation
In order to build local capacity to compete favourably with scientifically advanced economies, there is an urgent need to refine processes for funding research and innovation in the country, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Lagos targets smart-agric driven tech to boost economy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed that to achieve the desire of making Lagos a 21st Century Economy, his administration will uphold Smart-Agriculture driven by innovative technologies in tandem with international standards.
NCC boss, others receives recognition awards
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Saturday in Lagos received a Special Recognition Award for his contribution to the growth of digital space in Nigeria
Insurgency: General Buratai promotes three soldiers for outstanding performance
Three soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have been rewarded with a special promotion to the next rank for their outstanding performance in the ongoing war against insurgency in the North East.
NIMET donates weather equipment to UNILORIN
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has donated equipment for weather data collection to the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin.
President Buhari unveils new visa policy
This comes amid news that five international airports with sufficient technology and devices that will make it impossible for persons with threats to pass through, have been approved as the only ports of entry where visa on arrival can be obtained.
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Medical council validates four coronavirus test kits – registrar
The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) says it has validated four Rapid Test Kits to determine their suitability for testing SAR-COV-2 infection popularly known as COVID-19 in the country.
Nigerian celebrities mourn deceased Majek Fashek
Nigerian celebrities have taken to their social media platforms to mourn the death of Music Legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, a.k.a Majek Fashek.
Rwanda set to announce new coronavirus restrictions
Rwanda says it will announce new restrictions on containing the coronavirus Tuesday, a stark reversal of the country's plan days ago to ease restrictions, including motor vehicle travel throughout the country.
Nigeria declares telecoms facilities critical national Infrastructure
In response to the yearnings of industry stakeholders to declare telecom facilities Critical National Infrastructure, President Muhammadu Buhari, has finally approved and also directed that necessary physical protective measures be put in place to safeguard telecommunications infrastructure deployed across the country.
ASCAB: President Buhari’s speech underestimate Sani Abacha’s $5 billion loot
Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, (ASCAB), a group led by prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that late dictator, Sani Abacha, stole $1 billion contradicts the figures earlier released by his own officials.
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PANDEF: South-South, South-West, South-East marginalized in NNPC
Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, the mouthpiece of traditional rulers, leaders and stakeholders of the coastal states of Niger Delta, Friday, warned the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, which has allegedly sidelined South-South, South-West and South-East from its top management positions, to stop insulting the people of the oil/gas-rich region.
Yobe governor approves N200 million monthly to pay retirees benefits
Yobe state governor Mai Mala Buni said the sum of N200 million has been earmarked every month for payment of entitlements to retirees of the state civil service.
NNPC targets $10 oil production cost
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said it is looking to drive down the cost of producing a barrel of crude oil to $10 and below in oilfields across the country.
Vincent Kompany turns down offer to be Pep Guardiola’s assistant
Vincent Kompany has turned down an offer from Manchester City to become Pep Guardiola’s assistant coach, according to various Belgian media reports on Friday.
Lagos issues 479,028 number plates, driver’s licence in one year
The Lagos State government has disclosed the issuance of over 479,028 vehicle number plates and driver’s licence in the state in the last one year.