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Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:11:52 GMT
A Public Health Approach to Ending Building Collapses in Nigeria
[allAfrica] Since 2007, mchir, Nigeria's most populous state and so-called centre of excellence. Recently, another building under construction in Lagos has collapsed in the highbrow Ikoyi area. This time, it is a 21-storey "luxury" high rise buildin...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:42:25 GMT
MSF Treats Thousands of Children for Malnutrition as Conflict Surges in the Northwest
[MSF] Doctors Without Borders has launched a new program to treat malnourished children in Katsina state, in the northwest of Nigeria, as conflict and insecurity surge in the region.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:37:44 GMT
Putting Family Planning On the Front Burner - Lessons From Zimbabwe for Lagos State
[Nigeria Health Watch] Like many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria continues to face challenges with meeting the health needs of its population, especially in sexual and reproductive health. Despite cuts in funding from international developme...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:37:14 GMT
Boko Haram Releases Videos of Four Abducted Victims
[Premium Times] In the short video clips, the victims stated their names, where they work, the date they were abducted by Boko Haram and the location.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:45:31 GMT
Italian Cops Bust Nigerian Crime Network Forcing Women Into Prostitution
[DW] Italian authorities said the criminal network forced 41 Nigerian women into prostitution while nine were forced to beg for money on the streets. The exploitation stretched outside Italy into Germany and Libya.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:53:45 GMT
21-Storey Building Collapse - Why We're Not Open to Public - Probe Panel Chair
[Vanguard] THE six-man Tribunal of Inquiry set up by Lagos State Government to look into the collapse of a 21-storey building at 44 B, C, D Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, yesterday, explained why it has not made its activities known to the public.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:55:39 GMT
Equipping Nigeria's Health Workers to Respond to Emergencies
[SciDev.Net] Lagos -- The need to equip African healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills for responding to public health emergencies has been brought into stark relief by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:54:15 GMT
366 Soldiers, Policemen Killed in Two Years - Report
[This Day] About 366 soldiers, policemen and members of the civilian joint task force (JTF) were killed in ambushes laid by terrorists in the North-east and the North-west between 2019 and 2021,according to a report by SBM Intelligence.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:50:59 GMT
Daughter Announces Baba Suwe's Passing
[Premium Times] One of his daughters, Adesola Omidina, broke the news of his death on her official Instagram handle on Monday afternoon.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:37:21 GMT
Veteran Nollywood Comic Actor Baba Suwe Dies
[Premium Times] One of his daughters, Adesola Omidina, broke the news of his death on her official Instagram handle on Monday afternoon.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:37:09 GMT
West Africa Risks Anarchy By Disobeying ECOWAS Court's Rulings - Speaker
[Premium Times] Mr Tunis said that the attitude of selective adherence to the ruling of the court was also diminishing the reputation of the court.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:45:27 GMT
My Formula for a Tasty and Nutritious Soup - With Termites
[The Conversation Africa] Animal protein, in the form of meat and fish, is becoming more expensive all over the world. It's getting out of reach for more people, particularly low income earners. Yet it can be a good source of nutrition, of instance, ...

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:36:33 GMT
Nigeria, Climate Change, Conflict, and Covid. Why Buhari's Carbon Emissions Promise Is Inadequate #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Premium Times] Prof Ensign reviews available data on the three catastrophes of climate change, conflict and COVID-19 and recommends measures the Nigerian government needs to take.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:53:57 GMT
Insurgency, Banditry Worsening Displacement, Poverty - Buhari
[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari says the activities of insurgents and bandits have led to more widespread displacement and poverty.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:53:56 GMT
Dozens Still Missing 2 Days After Abuja-Kaduna Road Attack
[Daily Trust] Two days after the siege by bandits on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, many people are still missing, Daily Trust reports.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:46:53 GMT
West Africa's October Crude Exports Down 10% As Nigeria's Output Continues Slump
[This Day] Crude oil seaborne exports from West Africa slumped below 3.5 million barrels per day in October, down from 3.84 million bpd in September as the continent's major producer, Nigeria, struggled to increase its production and exports, hampere...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:17:41 GMT
How Quality Construction Can Sustain Confidence in Nigeria's Building Sector
[This Day] Investors in the building and construction industry in Nigeria have, over the years, put their money on various projects with good returns, but occasional fatalities at some sites are beginning to shake their confidence. However, professio...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:00:14 GMT
Fighting Terrorism Futile Without Addressing Root Causes - Ecowas
[Vanguard] The Vice President of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Ms. Finda Koroma says the only successful way to fight terrorism within the region is to attack its root causes.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:53:46 GMT
Nigeria Targets $1.2bn Export Capacity for Every State
[Vanguard] The National Action Committee, African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has emphasised the need to cascade down its activities to the subnational level with state governments playing a major role.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:53:45 GMT
Gbajabiamila Mourns Baba Suwe
[Vanguard] Abuja -- Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has mourned popular Nigerian Actor, Babatunde Omidina, who passed away on Monday.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:53:45 GMT
Statistics Day - NBS, Data-Producing Agencies to Modernise Nigeria's Statistical System
[Vanguard] The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is currently collaborating with other data producing agencies in Nigeria to put up the necessary infrastructure to modernize the National Statistical System.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:50:37 GMT
2021 SSCE - Mixed Feelings As WAEC Records 81.7 Percent Success Rate
[Daily Trust] The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, yesterday, released the 2021 results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) of 1,560,261 candidates across 19,425 secondary schools in the country.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:50:34 GMT
Army Chief Visits Niger, Promises to End Banditry
[Daily Trust] Minna -- The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Faruk Yahaya has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army toward improving the security situation in Nigeria.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:19:49 GMT
Abuja Council Chairman Docked for Allegedly Collecting N10 Million Bribe
[Premium Times] The ICPC says the chairman demanded and collected bribe from the contractor.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:50:54 GMT
Plea to Release Kanu - Uproar As ACF Scribe Insists On Due Process
[Vanguard] Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo; First Republic Minister of Aviation, Mbazulike Amechi; Leader of Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere , Ayo Adebanjo among others, yesterday, tackled a chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Foru...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:50:52 GMT
APC National Convention - Buhari Okays Feb 2022
[Vanguard] PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, gave the go ahead for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to hold its national convention in February 2022 to elect national executive officers.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:50:03 GMT
Fresh Registrations Hit 4.2m - CVR
[Premium Times] The commission said that as at 7 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 1,856,771 persons have completed their online and physical registration.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:49:58 GMT
Yobe Civil Servants to 'Contribute' 10 Percent of November Salaries 'To Revamp Education Sector' - Commissioner
[Premium Times] "By this briefing therefore, civil servants are informed that the deduction will be for only the month of November 2021..."

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:20:36 GMT
Climate of Fear
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Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:20:35 GMT
Amnesty for Nnamdi Kanu
[Premium Times] The President should look into the matter, nonetheless as promised.



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