Day: September 6, 2021

NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, thunderstorms from Tuesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday across the nation.   NiMet, in its weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja, predicted cloudy skies over the northern region on Tuesday, with prospects of…

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Niger govt. shuts 8 banks, AEDC office over alleged N456m tax debt

The Niger State Internal Revenue Service (NGSIRS) on Monday shut down eight commercial banks and the state headquarters of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over alleged N456 million tax debt.   Mr Mohammed Etsu, the Executive Chairman of NGSIRS, told…

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari approves Health Sector Reform Committee, names Osinbajo as Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Health Sector Reform Committee for  development and implementation of a Health Sector Reform programme for Nigeria.   The committee, which would be chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, will also work in collaboration…

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

BRICS leaders to discuss Afghanistan, COVID-19 fight on Thursday – Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in the summit of BRICS leaders on Thursday.   The summit will focus on the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) and international developments, including the events in Afghanistan, the Kremlin said.   “On Sept. 9,…

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

No plans by NCC to shut down telecom services in Katsina, says govt.

The National Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted a social media story claiming that the commission had ordered telecom service providers to shut down their services in Katsina State.   Alhaji Abdu Labaran, the Director-General, Media, to Gov. Aminu Masari disclosed…

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Senate President says standard of education worsening insecurity in Nigeria

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, says the poor standard of education in Nigeria is contributing to the worsening insecurity in the country.   Lawan made the observation at the eighth matriculation of post-graduate students of National Institute for…

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

IPOB:  Kanu’s lawyer slams N50m suit on DSS

Mr Maxwell Opara, one of the lawyers defending the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fundamental right enforcement suit against the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS).   Opara, in the…

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

NAFDAC pledges relentless fight against fake medical products

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of National Food and Drug Agency Control (NAFDAC), has pledged a relentless fight against counterfeit medical products.   Adeyeye gave the assurance at a sensitisation programme on the menace of drug hawkers on Monday in Osogbo.  …

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

FG urges Kano govt. to adopt national self-care guidelines to boost reproductive health

The Federal Government has urged the Kano State Government to adopt the National Self-Care and Self-Injection guidelines, in order to improve Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health in the state.   Dr Kayode Afolabi, Director, Reproductive Health, Federal Ministry of Health,…

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari urges insurance coys to take advantage of diversification to expand operations

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged insurance firms in Nigeria to take advantage of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to grow the non-oil sector of the economy through innovation.   Speaking at the virtual opening ceremony of the 47th African…

September 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·