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122,410 Nigerians vaccinated so far, says PTFÂ
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Control yesterday gave an update on the ongoing vaccination across the country. It said 122,410 Nigerians have been administered with doses…
Imo Protesting Teachers To Uzodimma: We are Workers Not Ghost
Teachers working primary and secondary schools in Imo Thursday staged a peaceful protest over state government’s failure to pay their salaries for 12 months consecutively. The protest,…
10 million Children Out Of School In Nigeria — Minister
By Ngozi Onyeakusi ----- The Minister of state for Education, Mr Chukuemeka Nwajiuba, has disclosed that Nigeria has more than 10 million out-of-school children, the highest in sub-Saharan…
COVID-19: FG earmarks additional oxygen plant in LUTH
The Federal government has approved the provision of an additional full medical oxygen plant at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH with a view to ensuring oxygen sufficiency…
Fire kills 4 family members in Bida
An Illustration The ancient city of Bida, headquarters of Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, was thrown into mourning, Monday, as four family members were burnt…
NITDA staff to start enjoying paternity leave
By Ngozi Onyeakusi ----- The Federal Government has approved paternity and compassionate leave, among others, for the staff of the National Information Technology Development Agency. The Minister…
COVID-19: CBN Presents N253.4million Grant to check Pandemic
By Ngozi Onyeakusi-----The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says that a vibrant and innovative healthcare system is vital for the country’s national security,…
8m women face coronavirus-induced poverty in 2021 – UN
*Moet The United Nations (UN) has said that the impact of the ravaging COVID-19 may lead to eight million more women than men sliding into extreme poverty…
2020/21 admissions: JAMB, institutions set June 15 deadline
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of various tertiary institutions in the country have agreed to conclude all 2020/2021 admissions by June 15. In a statement…
UNICEF launches ‘Faith for Life’ handbooks for Christians, Muslims Â
UNICEF, in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), today launched new Faith for Life handbooks for Christians and Muslims with recommendations on child well-being. The handbooks leverage on the influence…