•Implemented by Women’s Situation Room Nigeria-WSRN Jude Johnson The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Nigeria (WILPF Nigeria) has launched an observation program for this Saturday's Osun State Election to be held. The program is being implemented under the banner of Women’s Situation Room Nigeria (WSRN), which was established by UN Women,
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Flood In Numbers: Over 70 deaths, 327,000 displaced, N12.1bn required to tackle disaster- NEMA
Senator Iroegbu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has in its latest 2019 floods situation report, disclosed that over 70 people have been killed, 327,000 displaced in four worst affected states with N12.1 billion required to effectively tackle what has been described as national disaster. This was contained in a situation review
Made in Nigeria: MallforAfrica launches innovative App to boost export of goods
Godsgift Onyedinefu A Nigerian company, MallforAfrica(MFA) in partnership with DHL has launched the first ever e- commerce application called 'concierge' which will boost the demand and purchase of Nigerian goods and services across the world. The head of Africa for the company, Mr. Kwane Acheampong, while addressing journalists at the launch on
Why CBN revoked Skye bank’s licence
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has on Friday withdrawn the operating license of Skye Bank, due to failure of the bank shareholders recapitalize it. The revocation of Skye Bank’s operating licence follows the Central bank’s decision to pause its injection of funds processes in the lender. CBN governor and the Managing Director
Tanzania: hopes fade as death toll rises in Lake Victoria ferry disaster
The death toll from Tanzania's ferry disaster hit 136 on Friday as hopes faded for more people being pulled out alive from Lake Victoria. Thirty-seven people were rescued after the MV Nyerere sank on Thursday near Ukerewe island on Africa's largest lake. "People are aware that the hopes of finding survivors are almost nil,"
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Flood: Gov Okowa inspects affected communities in Delta State
Senator Iroegbu The Executive Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, has inspected some flood ravaged communities in Delta State, South South of Nigeria. This was announced on Thursday via his Twitter handle @govifeanyiokowa by the Assistant on Social Media, Ms. Veronica Abang. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency
NCDC Advisory: 10 key messages to prevent disease outbreak during flooding
Senator Iroegbu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has issued an advisory to the public containing 10 key messages that would help in preventing potential spread of infectious diseases during flooding. This is coming against the backdrop of the recent warning by Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) and the National Emergency Management
FG suspends proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air
Jude Johnson The Nigeria's Federal Government has in surprise announcement,suspended the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, procurement indefinitely. This was disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja by the Minister of State Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, after the Federal Executive Council (NEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Sirika's announcement is coming two months
Osun Election: Buhari orders IGP to suspend invitation of Sen. Adeleke- Presidency
•Invitation suspended till after election Jude Johnson President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, to stop the invitation of Sen. Ademola Adeleke. The Channels TV reports a source in the Presidency, who confirmed the development, said the President gave the orders on Thursday evening. Adeleke, who is