Hazards at workplaces are increasingly making going to work uninteresting. The increasing rate of avoidable untimely deaths at places of work is already causing fears and controversies, particularly, concerning the recent boat mishap involving some seasoned actors and actresses of the Nollywood industry. The tragedy involved five Nigerian Nollywood actors, including the popular actor Junior…
The Nigerian Navy has recently taken delivery of a cutting-edge Offshore Survey Vessel (OSV) in Apapa, Lagos. The vessel, known as OSV 115, was designed and manufactured by a French company and is specifically built for scientific hydrographic and oceanographic missions. Equipped with advanced technology, including medium/shallow water multi-beam echo-sounders and other essential survey equipment,…
The Sascon International School in Maitama, Abuja, encountered delays during the JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) as candidates and the exam supervisor lamented technical hitches that led to a delayed start-up time. Africa Health Report, (AHR’s) correspondent who was at the centre to monitor the exercise reported that the examination, scheduled for 7 am, did not…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of a new board for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), comprising prominent Nigerian professionals. The appointments include Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka as Chairman, Mr. Emomotimi Agama as Director-General, Frana Chukwuogor as Executive Commissioner (Legal and Enforcement), Mr. Bola Ajomale as Executive Commissioner (Operations), Mrs. Samiya Hassan Usman…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has voiced their dissatisfaction over the lack of transparency in the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme. The scheme was launched by the federal government last year as part of efforts to address economic hardship following the removal of fuel subsidies in the country. In a statement signed by…
The Benue State Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has pledged to enhance the overall health sector in the state and discourage the trend of health tourism to other countries. Speaking at the signing of Memorandums of Understandings with Shanghai Haitian Hospital and Sinoki System Limited, Governor Alia expressed his determination to improve healthcare in the state….
A recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that the south-east region of Nigeria has the highest prevalence of children involved in child labour, with 49.9% of children aged 5 to 17 engaged in economic activities. The report, based on the Nigeria Child Labour and Forced Labour Survey 2022, also…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released data on Thursday revealing a significant increase in the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) in Nigeria. According to the report, the average retail price paid by consumers for petrol in March 2024 was N696.79, marking a staggering 163.65% increase compared to the value recorded in…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday handed over six ambulance boats to the Bayelsa State Government in a bid to improve healthcare and emergency response services in riverine communities living in far-flung areas. The ambulance boats, funded by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), are equipped with medical amenities and staffed…
The Nigerian Navy has expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of stowaways in Nigerian waters. According to Commodore Adams-Aliu, Naval Director of Information, “Migration as a stowaway is illegal, dangerous and is considered a security threat to shipowners.” In response to this growing menace, the Nigerian Navy has deployed advanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)…
