The Nasarawa State chapter of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has rejected the directive by the state government that doctors on the payroll of government should desist from private practice or face sanction. Dr Sabo Emmanuel, NMA Chairman in the state, stated this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Lafia. The NMA chairman was reacting to the directive recently given by the Nasarawa State Government that doctors working with the state are not allowed to work or owned private health facilities. Emmanuel said the directive was not acceptable by the association as their members were not using official time for private…
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The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) are set to partner the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Diaspora Humanitarian Sukuk. A statement issued by the media office of NIDCOM said that the partnership will focus on diaspora remittances and capacity development programmes, training and research. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sukuk is an Islamic financial certificate, similar to a bond in Western finance that complies with Islamic religious law commonly known as Sharia. Dr Mamoud Kamara, Regional Head of IDB in Nigeria, was quoted as announcing the proposed partnership when he…
Airtel Nigeria on Wednesday said it had partnered with Google to enhance mobile internet experience in Nigeria through Mobile Data Platform (MDP). The telecom company, which made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, described MDP as “a new feature that digitalises the journey of customers’ data purchase, utilisation and management”. According to the company, the newly introduced mobile data platform, which is only available to Android Operating System (OS) users, offers a personalised experience and provides interface for data customers on the Airtel Network to purchase data plans. The company…
Four men, on Thursday, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged theft. The defendants – Aliu Shekoni, 45; Aliu Ayoade, 47; Lukman Adekunle, 38 and Fakayo John, 30 – are being tried for conspiracy and stealing. The Prosecutor, ASP Ezekiel Ayorinde told the court that the defendants stole 414 litres of diesel, which value was yet to be ascertained, property of IHS Communication. Ayorinde said the defendants committed the offences on Aug. 20 at Lagos Abeokuta Expressway, Lagos. “The police on patrol at night sighted the defendants jumping into the site. “The patrol team waited and when…
The Cross River Government has diversified its revenue generation from crude oil to cocoa. Dr Oscar Ofuka, Special Adviser to Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River Governor on Cocoa Development and Control, made this known in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Ofuka said the state government’s decision followed the dwindling earnings from crude oil. He said that the state government had made huge investments in cocoa, adding that thousands of jobs had also been created in the process. “Our governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, was quick to realise that cocoa is the gold of…
Nigeria can avoid a second wave of COVID-19 infection if all citizens adhere strictly to safety protocols, Dr Gabriel Adakole, a Public Health expert, has said. Adakole, an Abuja-based Public Health expert, gave the suggestion in an interview with a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, in Abuja. ”With sustained cooperation from Nigerians, authorities and funding, Nigeria will not witness a wave in the number of infections. ”The virus is still around. Even though it seems to be less deadly and infectious in the country. “Failure to adhere strictly to safety protocols by Nigerians, may set…
Denmark held England to a 0-0 draw in an uninspiring UEFA Nations League match at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday. The hosts had the best chances in the League A Group 2 match with midfielder Christian Eriksen involved on both occasions. Eriksen’s clever turn in the 37th minute left his former Tottenham Hotspur team mate Eric Dier standing. It set up Kasper Dolberg whose fierce shot to the near post was pushed wide by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was also alert to deal with a Raheem Sterling shot from the edge of the penalty box. Also,…
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has embarked on implementation of policies, programmes and projects aimed at closing the gap between the different classes to bring joy to a greater number of the citizens. The president stated this in Abuja on Tuesday at the end of the two-day First Year Ministerial Performance Review Retreat, organised by the Office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation to assess the performance of government in the last one year. He observed that already the policies, programmes and projects had started yielding fruitful results. He said: “Within these few days we have examined…
Kano State Government on Tuesday announced a partial lifting of the ban on sporting activities in the state. Ibrahim Galadima, Chairman, Kano State Sports Commission, made the announcement in a statement issued by Abbati Sabo, Public Relations Officer of the Commission in Kano. The statement quoted Galadima, as saying that the decision was sequel to the partial lifting of restrictions on sports by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. “The Commission wishes to announce the partial lifting of restrictions on sports in the state. “The general public should note that only training are allowed, spectators are not allowed at…
Bayelsa House of Assembly has screened and confirmed two more Commissioner nominees, and three other appointees to serve as Chairman and members of the state’s Local Government Service Commission. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the house during its plenary on Tuesday accessed the capability and past records of the appointees forwarded to it by Gov. Douye Diri. Those confirmed included; Mr Keme Warebi and Erasmus Patrick as Commissioner designates. While Mr Lambert Ototo, Odudu Awipi and Cleopas Carter, were confirmed as Chairman and member of the state local government service commission. Speaking during the screening, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku…