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Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:59:50 GMT
Govt to Review Travels, Other Protocols Over Omicron Variant
[Daily Trust] The federal government on Monday said it will review the nation's travel and other protocols to curtail the entry or spread of the new Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in the country.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:53:55 GMT
Why Buhari's Plan to Replace Subsidy With Transport Grant May Be Misleading
[Premium Times] The government will effectively be suspending one subsidy only to pay another, and there is no guarantee it will deliver on its promise.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:29:59 GMT
We Found a Rare Insect At an Unspoilt Stream in Nigeria 
[The Conversation Africa] Wetlands are essential to the health of the planet. The plants that grow in and around the water store carbon, and wetland ecosystems support biodiversity and provide clean water and food.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:20:56 GMT
Food Security - the Foundation of Health and Key to Nigeria's Development
[Premium Times] Without adequate food, Nigeria will not be providing its citizens with the fundamental requirement for good public health.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:20:50 GMT
Govt Begins 'Office-to-Office Covid-19 Vaccinations'
[Premium Times] "What this simply means is that government employees who are yet to be vaccinated will find a vaccination site around their offices to register and get vaccinated," the official said.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:06:19 GMT
Omicron - Senior Scientist Considers Fallout, and Why Travel Bans Are a Waste of Time
[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria is about to receive President Cyril Ramaphosa, who will be leading a delegation made up of government and business representatives, in the midst of the possible spread of the new COVID Omicron variant and a rash of g...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:59:53 GMT
16 Days of Activism - Addressing the Pandemic of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Against Women and Girls
[Nigeria Health Watch] A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) focused on the largest study of the prevalence of violence against women. The report was on behalf of a special working group of the United Nations, and it revealed that across th...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:54:12 GMT
10 Killed, 252 Inmates Escape in Jos Prison Attack - Official
[Premium Times] "Sadly, one of the NCoS Armed Squad personnel paid the supreme price in the encounter while nine inmates also lost their lives," the source said.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:58:49 GMT
Jos Prison Attack - Nine Killed, 262 Inmates Escaped, 10 Recaptured
[This Day] Sunday's attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos, Plateau State, has left in its trail, nine deaths and 262 inmates, who succeeded in escaping from the facility.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:58:48 GMT
World Bank Hails Kogi's 2020 Audited Financial Statement
[This Day] The World Bank has commended the Government of Kogi State over the state's 2020 audited financial statement.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:46:36 GMT
'The Dialogue' - UBEC Boss to Appraise Nigerian Schools' Infrastructural Challenges Wednesday
[Premium Times] Since its launch on November 10, 2021, The Dialogue has featured key players in the education sector, including reporters who have done exclusive reports and investigations on education.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:19:11 GMT
Covid-19 Omicron Variant - Ayade Suspends 2021 Carnival Calabar
[Vanguard] GOVERNOR Ben Ayade of Cross River State has suspended the 2021 Calabar Carnival following emergence of a new variant of COVID-19, Omricon, in some countries of the world.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:30:28 GMT
Tanker Fire - Ogun Governor Wants DPO Redeployed, Investigated
[Premium Times] "We've gotten several complaints against him about how he mismanages this place, particularly as it pertains to miscreants that come and disturb the traders. He arrests them, within five to ten minutes, he releases them..."

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:29:21 GMT
Sexual Gender-Based Violence - Govt to Train Investigators, Prosecutors - Malami
[Vanguard] The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, says it is imperative to train investigators and prosecutors who handle Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:29:15 GMT
Jos Prison Break - 252 Inmates On the Loose, As Attacker, 9 Others Shot Dead
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Prisons Service, NPS, yesterday said one of the invading gunmen that attacked the Jos Medium Security Prison was killed in the gun duel during the attack, saying a total of 262 inmates escaped in the melee before reinforcement ...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:29:12 GMT
Nigeria Will Continue to Strengthen Bilateral Ties With South Africa - Onyeama
[Vanguard] The Nigerian government has reassured the Republic of South Africa that it will continue to strengthen bilateral ties between both countries for the mutual benefit of both country's citizens and economies.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:29:09 GMT
#EndSARS - Why Govt Can't Declare Panels Illegal - Falana, Adegboruwa, Ubani
[Vanguard] Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN; a member of the Lagos #EndSARS panel, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN; and Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law, NBA-SPIDEL, Dr. Monday Ubani, yesterday...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:29:05 GMT
Reject Request for Nnamdi Kanu's Release, Northern Elders Tell Buhari
[Vanguard] The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reject the request of some notable Igbo leaders to release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:16:38 GMT
Nigeria Police Begin Recruitment of Constables
[Premium Times] The portal, www.policerecruitment.gov.ng, will be open for a period of six weeks, from November 29 to January 10, 2021.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:35:12 GMT
UAE Pledges $2bn to Support Nigeria's Mining Sector
[This Day] As part of efforts to support Nigeria's Mines and Steel Development sector, the office of the past ruler of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Royal Highness, Sheikh Hamdan bin Khalifa, has pledged the sum of $2 billion to Nigeria.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:57:49 GMT
Bandits Profiling - Not All Fulani Are Terrorists - Northern Elders
[Leadership] Northern Elders Forum (NEF) yesterday cautioned against profiling all Fulani as terrorists, saying millions of law-abiding Fulani should be encouraged to stay on the side of the law.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:57:43 GMT
UAE Pledges $2bn to Ensure Nigeria Mining Sector Growth, Sustainability
[This Day] In a bid to ensure the development and growth of Nigeria's Mines and Steel sector, the office of the former ruler of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hamdan bin Khalifa, has pledged the sum of $2 billion to Nigeria.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:57:42 GMT
Analysts Divided Over Govt's Proposed N2.4trn Payment to 40m Poor Nigerians
[This Day] The latest move by the federal government to end petrol subsidy next year and introduce a monthly payment of N5,000 to cushion the effect of the action on 40 million poorest Nigerians has received dissenting views from economic and public ...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:28:59 GMT
Govt Seeks Ogoni Leaders, Stakeholders' Commitment to Ogoni Clean-Up
[Vanguard] The Federal Government, on Monday, urged leaders of the Ogoni community and other relevant stakeholders to expedite action on the ongoing clean-up exercise in the area.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:20:55 GMT
Assets-Tied Loans - China Counters 'Distorted' Reports
[Premium Times] Critics - including watchers in Nigeria, Africa's largest economy that is also relying on "generous" Chinese loans to fund critical infrastructural ambitions - say Beijing is herding poor African nations towards a death trap and endan...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:59:52 GMT
Police Rescue Soldier, 15 Others Abducted By Insurgents - Official
[Premium Times] The Official said three of the travellers were still missing.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:59:47 GMT
Money Laundering Retards Economic Growth - EFCC Chairman
[Leadership] Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said money laundering erodes financial institutions and weakens the sector's role in the economic growth of a nation.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:57:46 GMT
Flashback - How Buhari Rejected Subsidy Removal Under Jonathan
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government has fixed a June deadline for the final removal of petrol subsidy.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:57:38 GMT
NLC to Buhari - Ignore Governors, Sign Electoral Bill
[Daily Trust] The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Monday, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ignore pressure from governors and sign the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:54:16 GMT
Nnamdi Kanu - Consider Consequences of Your Actions - Orji Kalu Tells IPOB Leader
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to consider the consequences of his action and utterances for the sake of his followers.



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