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Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:51:57 GMT
African Health Authorities Meet in Nigeria, Discuss Vaccination Goals
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- African health authorities are calling for better coordination to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are distributed quickly to all African nations.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:49:12 GMT
Overcoming the Challenges of Financing Routine Immunisation Beyond Covid-19
[Nigeria Health Watch] Vaccines remain an invaluable investment and one of the most cost-effective ways in preventing diseases, especially for new-born babies. When children have their routine immunisations, they are protected against diseases that o...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:49:10 GMT
Nigerians Tackle Govt Over Importation of Substandard Fuel
[Premium Times] Speakers on PREMIUM TIMES' TwitterSpaces say the government acted irresponsibly in shipping in low standard fuel.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:03:44 GMT
Who Is Hassan Nasiha, Zamfara's New Deputy Governor?
[Premium Times] Hassan Muhammadu "Nasiha" was the Chairman of Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change until Wednesday when he was sworn in as deputy governor of Zamfara State.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:52:47 GMT
YouTube Sees More Channel Growth, Subscribers' Increase in Africa
[This Day] YouTube, a video sharing and social media platform, has predicted more channel growth and subscribers's increase on its YouTube platform on yearly basis.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:50:33 GMT
Buhari May Sign Reworked Electoral Bill On Friday - Sources
[Premium Times] The president had withheld his assent to the bill in December 2021, citing the cost of conducting direct primary elections and security challenges as part of the reasons for his decision.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:49:22 GMT
UK Court Begins Hearing On Nigeria's U.S.$1.7 Billion Suit Against JP Morgan
[Premium Times] Nigeria says JP Morgan was "grossly negligent" in its decision to transfer funds paid by oil giants Shell and Eni into an account controlled by a former Nigerian oil minister, Dan Etete.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:43:58 GMT
Human Rights Group Protests Alleged Extortion At Delta School of Nursing
[This Day] The Delta Human Rights Protection Congress (DHRPC) has protested alleged extortion of students by the management of Delta State School of Nursing, Warri.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:41:51 GMT
The Soakaway Tragedy On Ife Campus
[This Day] It is a sad commentary on the state of affairs in Nigeria

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:05:24 GMT
2023 - Tinubu's Biopic 'Last Man Standing', Not Propaganda
[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu, a national leader of the APC, will be among the frontrunners to succeed Muhammadu Buhari, whose tenure as president, ends in May 2023.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:37:35 GMT
Glamour, Glitz As Premium Times Reporter Weds
[Premium Times] "I saw her picture and I was like who is this 'yellow popo' (light-skinned), because I am dark-skinned and I needed my 'Fanta'. So I got her contact and reached out to her that day and I introduced myself and was very straightforward....

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:56:27 GMT
Nigerian Oil Company to Train Students On Oil Refining, Others
[Vanguard] Benin City -- AS a way of promoting local conten, the management of Duport Midstream Company Limited (DMCL), an energy park, on Wednesday promised to offer internship program on a yearly basis to 600 students across engineering disciplines...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:56:24 GMT
Bad Fuel - Our Imported Product Met Nigerian Specification - Duke Oil, Oando PLC
[Vanguard] Two oil companies, Duke Oil and Oando Plc, have refuted culpability in the importation of adulterated fuel that hit the country recently.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:56:23 GMT
UK Reiterates Commitment to Green Manufacturing Africa
[Vanguard] The UK government has reiterated its commitment to transition to green manufacturing in Africa.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:56:21 GMT
Oil Firm Releases Distribution Details of 387.5m Litres of Petrol to Solve Scarcity
[Vanguard] As the scarcity caused by withdrawal of methanol-blended petrol into the country eases off, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, NNPC, has released details of how it distributed a total of 387.59 million litres of Premium Motor Spi...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:56:18 GMT
Buhari to Sign Electoral Bill Tomorrow - Presidency Source
[Vanguard] The pressure to get President Muhammadu Buhari to sign into law the Electoral Act Amendment Bill heightened, yesterday, as founder of Stanbic Chartered Bank, Atedo Peterside; Methodist Bishop, Sunday Onuoha, and Chief Executive Officer of ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:56:13 GMT
Kidnapping, Others - Edo Deploys Over 120 Security Personnel to Forests
[Vanguard] Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has disclosed that no fewer than 120 security personnel have been deployed to forests in the state, particularly the Ovia forest, to dislodge criminals from the area.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:54:36 GMT
Govt Mulls Mandatory Savings Scheme for Nigerians
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Federal Government mulling over the report of the Working Group on National Savings Scheme that has proposed a mandatory savings scheme for all Nigerians between 18 to 50 years of age, as the Federal Government seeks ways of m...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:15:34 GMT
Bombard Terrorists With Super Tocano Fighter Jet Now - Lawmakers to Buhari
[Vanguard] Abuja -- House of Representatives, Wednesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to deploy all the law enforcement agencies and the newly acquired super tucano fight jets to bombard the suspected camps of the terrorists on the country.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:12:53 GMT
How Gunmen Attacked Polling Units in Enugu, Set Vehicles Ablaze - Officials
[Premium Times] Some journalists were also victims of the attack.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:50:36 GMT
Electoral Board Tasks New Commissioners On Credible Elections
[Premium Times] Six INEC National Commissioners were inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:26:03 GMT
Buhari to Sign Reworked Electoral Bill Tomorrow - Presidency
[This Day] Barring any last minute changes, President Muhammadu Buhari may assent to the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill transmitted to him last month by the National Assembly, tomorrow, Friday.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:26:00 GMT
Malabu Deal - Court Begins Hearing On Nigeria's $1.7bn Case Against JP Morgan
[This Day] A London high court began to hear a lawsuit yesterday launched by Nigeria against a United States bank, JP Morgan Chase, claiming more than $1.7 billion for its role in a disputed 2011 oilfield deal.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:25:57 GMT
Nigeria, Jamaica Recommit to Strengthening Bilateral Relations
[This Day] The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Jamaica in several mutually beneficial areas.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:25:54 GMT
Crude Oil Theft - Tension in Bayelsa Communities As Gunmen Issue Traditional Rulers Death Threats
[This Day] There is Palpable tension and fear in Bayelsa communities of Igbomotoru, Oyeregbeni and Peremabiri in Southern Ijaw local government area as gunmen working with crude oil thieves have continued their brutal attacks on communities who refus...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:23:26 GMT
Civil Society Groups Give Head of Service Seven Days to Resign Over Secret Recruitments
[This Day] Some human rights groups under the auspices of Coalition of Civil Societies for Equity, Justice and Good Governance yesterday asked the Head of Service (HoS)of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, to resign within seven days over allega...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:23:24 GMT
Rising Oil Prices Worry Govt, Says Nigeria Not Gaining From Soaring Rates
[This Day] The federal government yesterday expressed concern over the rising international prices of crude oil, saying the increase is not good for the country.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:23:24 GMT
Govt Restates Commitment to Tackling Inflation, Stimulating Economic Growth
[This Day] The federal government has expressed its readiness to ensure that the high inflation rate in the country continues on a downward trajectory as well as work out ways to boost economic growth.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:23:21 GMT
Govt Threatens to Sanction Oil Marketers Contravening Weights, Measures Act
[This Day] The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Niyi Adebayo, has said the federal government would henceforth sanction petroleum depot owners and oil marketers who contravene the provisions of the Weights and Measures Act 2004.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:23:18 GMT
'Refusal to Sign Electoral Bill Will Derail Election Timetable'
[This Day] Having rejected the Electoral Reform Bill four times since 2018, the Civil Society Organisation (CSO) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the bill with immediate effect, without further delay.



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