[ad_1] The Federal Executive Council yesterday approved two contracts worth N24.20bn for provision of broadband for free internet in 75 public places, including 20 airports, tertiary institutions and markets nationwide to support micro, small and medium enterprises. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, said the projects would be implemented by the…
[ad_1] Pope Francis has been hospitalised in Rome, where he will stay for several days, the Vatican said. “In the past days, Pope Francis had lamented some respiratory difficulties and this afternoon was brought to the Gemelli Hospital for a medical check,” Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said in a statement on Wednesday. “The result of…
[ad_1] The US Vice President, MsKamala Harris, yesterday announced a $1billion investment fund to advance women’s economic empowerment initiativeson the African continent. The support, targeting three key areas; information communication technology, finance and healthcare sectors, is expected to afford women entrepreneurs and those in small businesses access to capital and digitilisation, improve healthcare, education and…
[ad_1] (Xinhua) 15:58, March 30, 2023 NEW DELHI, March 30 (Xinhua) — The Indian government Thursday said basic customs duty on all imported drugs and food for special medical purposes for personal use for the treatment of all rare diseases listed under the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 has been exempted. According to the…
Ehanire By Hassan John When Dr. Osagie Ehanire was appointed substantive Minister of Health by President Muhammadu Buhari in November 2019, the expectations were sky high. He was the man stakeholders and development partners thought would address the myriads of health issues in the country. The expectations were hinged on two pillars….
[ad_1] Experts have called on the incoming federal administration to initiate policies that would grant the agro sector direct access to relevant government agencies, saying it could encourage production and needed grants to enhance operations. Making the call in Lagos on Thursday, the Managing Director of Agro Merits Limited, Sampson Odipe said the proposed measure…
[ad_1] Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, lost his first son, Kachichukwu, to the cold hands of death on Wednesday. It was gathered that the lad collapsed while playing football. A source close to the actor told Daily Trust, “It is true, his son is dead.” More so, It was gathered that the actor’s son was rushed…
[ad_1] The Police Administration has begun the implementation of a three-shift District and Station command system for 24-hour coverage in all Police Commands across the country. This is to ensure effective supervision, command and control at all Police facilities especially during the night, when most crimes are committed and the services of commanders are needed…
[ad_1] The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has said that Nigeria was seriously off track in meeting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal on water and sanitation. Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Christianah Adeyeye who made the disclosure at the 2023 World Water Day commemoration in Lagos on Wednesday with the…
By Juliet Jacob The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has revealed the Federal Government has approved a pay raise for civil servants in the country. Ngige made this known on Wednesday night when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. The minister said the salary increment became important in view…
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