The incoming regional director of the World Health Organization in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, months after he was elected to the position. Ndugulile, a 55-year-old lawmaker and a medical doctor, died on Wednesday morning in India while undergoing treatment, Tanzania’s speaker of parliament said. It is the first time a WHO regional…
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Studies Institute in Nigeria: A step in the right direction. Umar Dalhat Muaz highlights the gains if only the Nigerian government allows the projects to stand, by ensuring that the necessary enablers otherwise called enabling environment, are in place. Professor Bart Nnaji, a renowned scientist and engineer is set to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned banks in Nigeria against making themselves available as instruments of fraud. According to a post from the EFCC’s X handle on Friday, this warning was given by the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Friday, during a courtesy visit by the management team of Moniepoint,…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun,has emphasized the crucial role of the civil service in driving the country’s macroeconomic reforms. According to a post from the Federal Ministry of Finance X handle on Friday, Edun, while speakingat the launch of the Federal Civil Service Policies and Guidelines, praised the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a major breakthrough, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and dismantled counterfeit alcohol packaging centers at Article Market, Abule-Osun, Lagos State. The agency in a statement on Thursday said the raid resulted in the seizure of items worth an estimated ₦2 billion, including…
A new study reveals that sitting for more than 10.6 hours daily significantly raises the risk of heart failure and cardiovascular death, even for those who meet exercise recommendations. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study analysed data from nearly 90,000 participants, tracking their movement using accelerometers. It found that…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially launched its new crude oil grade, Utapate, into the global market. The introduction of the Utapate crude oil blend is expected to boost Nigeria’s crude oil production and revenue generation. In a press release issued by the Chief Corporate Communication Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye on…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised an alarm over the presence of low-quality sugar products in Nigerian markets. According to a statement issued by the FCCPC Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu on Wednesday, these products, mainly smuggled from Brazil, fail to meet the mandatory Vitamin A fortification requirements, posing serious health…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to contractors handling various housing projects, emphasizing the need for timely completion. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has made it clear that any contractor failing to deliver on schedule will face contract termination and blacklisting. This move aims to address the state’s housing deficit and…
The Niger State Police Command, Directorate of State Security (DSS), and the judiciary have assured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of their support in the fight against corruption and economic crimes. According to a post from the EFCC’s X handle on Tuesday, during a visit by the Acting Zonal Director of the Kaduna…
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