The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday emphasised it introduced time-bound measures for a small number of banks still completing their transition from the temporary regulatory support provided, mostly in response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding it is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the banking system. The programme,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has restated its dedication to producing world-class professionals, with a special focus on the health and education sectors, in line with its T.H.E.M.E.S. Plus agenda. This was highlighted during the third matriculation ceremony of the Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, for the 2024/2025 academic session. Speaking…
A new study has found that drinking black coffee may significantly lower the risk of death — but those benefits may disappear if you load your cup with cream and sugar. According to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition by researchers at Tufts University’s Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health, has donated medical equipment valued at about N30 million to the Primary Healthcare Centre in Owena-Ijesa, Osun State. The donation, facilitated by Senator Francis Fadahunsi representing Osun East, was unveiled at a community event on Tuesday. Speaking through his aide, Bisi Babafemi, Fadahunsi…
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters DHQ, on Tuesday, dismissed allegations claiming that the deadly killings in Yelwata area of Benue state, was due to internal sabotage within the Nigerian military. Reacting to the allegations in a press statement titled: REFUTATION OF ALLEGATIONS REGARDING YELWATA MASSACRE, the DHQ said it was misleading and detracts from the real…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has concluded a two-day operational assessment visit to Benue State following recent attacks in Yelwata community. He was received by the Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, Major General MK Gara, alongside other top security officers in the North-Central region. During the visit,…
Despite a wave of deadly violence sweeping through communities in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is scheduled to visit the state for a one-day commiseration tour. An official memo signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Serumun Deborah…
For generations, mothers like Hannatu Bello in rural Nigerian communities such as Kura, Kano State, have faced the heartbreaking reality of high infant mortality. While her friend, Talatu Bako, mourns the loss of two children to infections, Bello sees a glimmer of hope. “Before, my child was always sick,” she says. “Now, everything has changed….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended tough penalties for 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and several registrants involved in fingerprint irregularities during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced the decision after a stakeholder meeting with the affected CBT operators and registrants on Tuesday in…
Nigeria will host the first-ever West Africa Economic Summit in 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen regional integration and economic development. President Bola Tinubu has extended formal invitations to leaders across the sub-region, including Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé. The invitation was delivered in person by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Special…
