On April 8, 2018, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO) affirmed the linkage between Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and global health security as two sides of the same coin in an interview with Nigeria Health Watch. "Health Systems Strengthening and Universal Health Coverage are two
Month: September 2020
Buhari Seeks Approval to Reimburse Five States U.S.$385 Million
Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday sought the approval of the National Assembly for the refund of N148.1 billion to five states for the execution of federal roads. Buhari also yesterday transmitted the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to the lawmakers for approval with the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre
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30 Years Later, Buhari Inaugurates Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail Line
After over 30 years of delay, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday inaugurated the 326km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation. The president flagged off the ancillary facilities yard at the recently named Goodluck Jonathan Railway Complex in Agbor (Owa-Oyibu), Delta State. At the virtual opening of the rail line linking Itakpe to Warri,
UK Court Tells Gas Firm to Pay U.S.$200 Million Refund to Nigeria
A London Commercial Court Tuesday ordered the release of the $200million guarantee put in place as security for the stay of execution granted Nigeria for the appeal filed against the judgment of Justice Christopher Butcher for the execution of the Arbitral award of $10 billion in favour of Process &
Labour Suspends Planned Strike, FG To Put Electricity Tariff Hike On Hold
The organised labour has suspended its strike scheduled for today (Monday) after a meeting between labour leaders and the Federal Government. This was contained in a communique read by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, after a technical session that started late on Sunday and lasted till the early hours … Continue reading Labour Suspends Planned Strike, FG To Put Electricity Tariff Hike On Hold …