What is a Smart TV and Do We Really Need it in Nigeria?
Over the past several years, technology has been transforming lives and causing disruptions in how we use products. From cars, toys, sound systems to even gaming, technology has changed how…
WAAPH trains young Nigerian Advocates on Health Literacy
As part of the activities to commemorate World Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2018 yesterday, 12th December, West African Academy of Public Health (WAAPH), Innovations and Access for Development Initiative…
Nepotism is an act of corruption, US Embassy says!
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has pointed out that corruption is not limited to diversion of funds but includes a wide range of other infractions, among which is nepotism.…
Osinbajo affirms $600m Ikwe-Onna refinery’s take-off in 2019
The Federal Government has admitted that the only way to deal with the proliferation of illegal artisanal mining in the Niger Delta is by the private-sector-led establishment of modular refineries.…
NLC to place governors owing salaries, pensions on ‘watch list’
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is to liase with the International Trade Union Congress (ITUC) to place names of governors in the states where workers are being owed salaries and…
Senate suspends confirmation of EFCC nominees, says South-East , South-South not represented
The Senate has suspended the confirmation of four persons nominated as members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes had, on Tuesday,…
Non-oil sector grows Nigeria’s GDP to 1.8%, says NBS
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew to 1.81 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the third quarter of…
“We must not relent in our efforts to deal with Corruption – Country Director, AAN
Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Ene Obi has urged Nigerians not to relent in their collective efforts in dealing ruthlessly with corruption at all levels in Nigeria, most importantly as 2019…
Buhari hosts Africa Youth Congress Against Corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari has hosted the 2018 Africa Youth Congress Against Corruption Summit in Abuja yesterday, Sunday 9th December in commemoration of World Anti Corruption Day. The event, which held…
Importation: ‘Nigeria saves $21bn on food’
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Nigerians for curbing excessive taste for foreign products, which has positioned the country for food self-sufficiency, and resulted into savings of over $21 billion. The…