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
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 …
VAT increase will exacerbate poverty, increase inequality, CSOs warn FG
A group of Civil Society Organizations, CSOs have warned Federal government not to go ahead with the proposed increase in the Value Added Tax, VAT, saying that such action would exacerbate poverty and increase inequality in the land.
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Your negotiating skill saved us from crisis, ExxonMobil tells Ngige
The Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited has attributed the peaceful resolution of the industrial dispute that engulfed the company last year to the astute negotiating skill of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige. Speaking when he led members of the management team on a congratulatory visit to the Minister, Executive Vice Chairman of […] …
Northern Governors Adopt Livestock Plan
Kaduna — Northern state governors Thursday adopted the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP), initiated by the federal government, to curb the persistent clashes between farmers and herders in the region. The governors, under the aegis of the Northern State Governors' Forum (NSGF), rose from a meeting in Kaduna, saying the NLTP
Have You Listened to Wizkid’s New Single Yet?
Cape Town — The popular afrobeat singer Wizkid is at it again with another hit single titled Ghetto Love. The dancehall-infused new song was produced by Killertunes and Kel P. It is Wizkid's first official single for 2019. Visuals for the music video were shot in Lagos. This is another feel good music from one