The naira on Tuesday appreciated to N1,270 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,290 per dollar last week Thursday Similarly, the naira appreciated in the NAFEM to N1,278.58 per dollar. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,278.58 per dollar from N1,309.39 per dollar last week Thursday, indicating…
Following persistent electricity blackouts at the University College Hospital, UCH, in Ibadan, Oyo state, the joint action committee, JAC, has directed all employees of the health institution to commence work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Tuesday. JAC is the umbrella body of unions at the UCH. Africa Health Report recalls that in…
About 15 universities in the United Kingdom have announced plans to sack some workers and even stop running some courses because of the sharp decline in enrolment by foreign students including Nigerians. According to a report by University World News, the sharp decline in foreign students’ enrolment was particularly felt at the postgraduate level. The…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended the demolition of the property belonging to Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu, saying the land allocated to Ukachukwu did not have the approval of any minister as his predecessor. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the SNECOU Group Limited, Ukachukwu, who decried the demolition of his investment…
A truck conveying food items was looted by some residents of Ondo state amid the current hardship ravaging the country. The driver of the truck was overpowered after his vehicle developed a mechanical fault at the popular cultural centre junction on Ondo express road. However, remnants of the food items were observed on the roadside…
The $20bn worth Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced the sale of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, to oil marketers nationwide. Dealers and officials of the plant confirmed this on Tuesday, as it was gathered that the refinery commenced diesel sales last week. “They started pumping out diesel to marketers since last week. They also…
The Chandigarh Police Crime Branch in India said it busted an international drug syndicate, arrested three foreign nationals, and seized 204.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine popularly known as ice. According to the Times of India on Tuesday, the suspects Frank Nwokeji, Loua, and Jack David llobi Tochukwu are Nigerians residing in New Delhi. The suspects…
The Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, has commenced a 14-day warning strike over the non-payment of seven months’ salaries to their new members. Members of the association, who staged a protest on the premises of the facility on Tuesday, vowed to ground the activities at the…
The Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu has emphasised the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for individuals with autism. Mrs Tinubu who said this on Tuesday in Abuja, also acknowledged the challenges faced by families with autistic loved ones and commended them for their love and dedication. While highlighting the unique strengths and creativity of…
In a bid to provide effective healthcare services to the people, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has revealed plans to upgrade three general hospitals to meet world standards. The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, made this announcement during a chat with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. The hospitals set to undergo the upgrades include Gwarinpa…
