Diabetes: Scientist attributes increase to urbanisation, aging population
A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, says the increasing incidence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in the country may be as a result of urbanisation and aging of the population. Abonyi, also the Head, Department of Radiography, University of Lagos, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday […]
Cell phone, computer abuse could lead to vision loss, Optometrist declares
Dr Comfort Omo-Irabor, an Optometrist says excessive and unguided use of cell phones and computers could lead to vision loss. Omo-Irabor who made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Warri, advised people to always take preventive measures while using the electrical gadgets. She said the gadgets produce destructive rays […]
Erin-Ile Prince urges Kwara Governor not to name new monarch yet, says process unfair
A Prince of Erin-Ile, Kwara State, has called on Governor Abdurahmon Abdulrasak, to halt the ongoing process for the selection of a new Elerin of Erin Ile because the majority of the indigenes are not happy with the process. Speaking to journalists at the weekend, Prince Joel Omokanye, a descendant of the contestants of the […]
CBN directs payment of 0.5% cybersecurity levy to banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed deposit money banks in the country to start charging 0.5% cybersecurity levy on transactions. This was contained in a circular dated May 6, 2024 by the apex bank to all commercial, merchant, non-interest and payment service banks as well as mobile money operators and payment service providers. […]
Shell to quit South Africa
Oil major Shell, will divest its majority shareholding from a local South African downstream unit after a comprehensive review of its businesses across all regions, it said on Monday. “As a result of this review, Shell has decided to reshape the downstream portfolio and intends to divest our shareholding in SDSA … this decision was […]
FG debunks rumor over impending US, French military base
The federal government of Nigeria has debunked allegations that there are ongoing discussions between Nigeria and some foreign countries on the siting of foreign military bases in the country. In a statement on Monday, Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, urged Nigerians to disregard the “falsehood”. PRESS STATEMENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NOT CONSIDERING ANY […]
Centre holds public lecture on corruption
The Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) is to hold its 2024 Quarterly Public on May 9, 2024. The lecture is to hold at its CIAPS Auditorium, Ikeja at 10am. The theme of the lecture is “Anatomy of Corruption”. The keynote speaker is Anthony Kila, CIAPS Institute Director and Professor of Strategy and […]
Troops foil kidnap attempt in Benue
Troops of the Nigerian Army repelled a kidnap attempt in Tsede village, Benue State, Monday and rescued two kidnap victims An Army statement said that the operation was conducted by troops deployed for Counter- terrorism operations in the North Central in conjunction with Volunteer Guards, The troops responded to a distress call from the enclave […]
Electricity: FG reduces tariff for Band A
The Federal Government has approved a downward review in electricity tariff for Band A customers to N206.80/kwh, from N225/kwh in Nigeria. Ban A customers are electricity consumers with a minimum supply of 20 hours daily. In a notice to its customers on Monday, Ikeja Electric, stated: “Please be informed of the downward tariff review of our […]
TETFUND revamping tertiary education in Nigeria, says group
A pressure group known as AOJOKO K’Otukpo (Special Advisers to Otukpo Kingdom Paramount ruler) has said Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary (ES) Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) was revamping the country’s tertiary education. Mr Ojoko Ekwo, the Chairman of the group disclosed this on Sunday at a press conference in Makurdi. Ekwo, who was reacting to […]
