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Month: August 2019

MAN Calls On FG To Have A Rethink Over Seme Border Closure

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised alarm over last week’s closure of Seme border by the Federal Government over the influx of illegal weapons into Nigeria, saying that the sudden closure was already taking its toll on the manufacturing sector in the country. MAN President, Mansur Ahmed, made this disclosure ahead of the association’s forthcoming 47th annual […]

Babies Develop ‘Werewolf Syndrome ’ After Medicine Mix-up In Spain

Authorities say there are 17 known cases so far after hair loss treatment mistakenly put in reflux medicine bottles At least 17 children developed so-called “werewolf syndrome” after a major medicine mix-up, Spain’s health ministry has said. The children – some of them babies – began growing hair all over their body after being given […]

Ebonyi Govt. Mandates Residents To Vaccinate Dogs , Cats

The Ebonyi Government has mandated residents of the state to vaccinate their dogs and cats against the dreaded rabies disease. According to NAN, the mandate was contained in a release signed by Chief Moses Nome, Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, drawing the residents’ attention to the importance of such vaccination. “All dogs and cats […]

Airtel Africa Crosses The 100 Million Subscribers Milestone

Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 14 countries across Africa, has announced that it has crossed the 100 million customers mark across its operations.  Airtel Africa is the second largest mobile operator in Africa by number of active subscribers. Commenting on this milestone achievement, Raghunath Mandava, Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, […]

WHO Launches Global Registry On Human Genome Editing

A WHO expert advisory committee has approved the first phase of a new global registry to track research on human genome editing.  The 18-member committee also announced an online consultation on the governance of genome editing. Addressing the second meeting of the committee on effective governance and oversight of human genome editing, Dr Tedros Adhanom […]

AfDB Sets Aside $25bn For Agriculture In Africa

AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina says $25 billion set aside for agriculture in Africa The African Development Bank (AfDB), says it is currently investing 25 billion dollars to help make agriculture and agribusiness Africa’s biggest industry. The statement by the bank’s Communication and External Relations Department on Thursday, said the AfDB’s president, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina made the […]

Minister Assures Safe Learning Environment For Students

The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba says the Nigerian government will continue to ensure safe learning environments for all students across the country. As was published in VON,  Nwajiuba also said the government would no longer tolerate bullying in the nation’s schools. Nwajiuba stated these while addressing some youths under the aegis of “I am the […]

NECA Calls For Quick Resolution Of Delays In Minimum Wage Payment

The Nigerian Employers Consultative Association, NECA, has called for quick resolution of all issues delaying the payment of the new National Minimum Wage. Director-General of NECA, Timothy Olawale, who spoke with State House correspondents after he led members of the association to a meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, said both parties must […]

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Advises Nigerians On Healthy Breakfast Culture

A Senior Brand Manager at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, Mr Isaac Okanlawon, has stressed the need to encourage healthy breakfast habits among Nigerians, saying that breakfast decreases hunger and cravings throughout the day. Okanlawon, in a statement issued to announce the Peak Breakfast Promo described breakfast meals as good sources of important nutrients, such as […]

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