November 20, 2019

Nigeria

Health Minister Scores Nigeria High In HIV/AIDS Fight

November 20, 2019 11:51 am

 Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health says Nigeria is on track in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Ehanire who was represented by Mr Araoye Segilola, National Coordinator, AIDS/STI Department in the ministry, said Nigeria had made tremendous success in reducing the scourge.

He noted that years back, discrimination against persons living with the disease was very high, saying that today the story had changed.

Ehanire who reiterated calls for more to be done in saving lives, said identifying communities with most infections was imperative for making more progress.

“We need to work with the communities and engage them in order to …

Ambode Suit: Lagos Lawmakers Challenge Court Jurisdiction

November 20, 2019 11:49 am

Lagos State lawmakers probing former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode over the purchase of 820 buses as part of the state’s Bus Reform Project said on Wednesday that the suit the ex-governor filed against them lacks merit.

The lawmakers further added that the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

The lawmakers, represented by Mr Lawal Pedro,SAN, are opposing an injunction Ambode seeks to restrain them from investigating him.

“We have filed a notice of preliminary objection highlighting the incompetence of this suit,” Pedro stated on behalf of the lawmakers. “We are as well challenging the jurisdiction of the court …

Designer, Roksanda Ilinčić Wows Lagos At Alara

November 20, 2019 8:26 am

Alara, a leading concept store in Lagos that showcases a variety of contemporary art, design, fashion, cuisine and culture, last weekend organized a special trunk show for celebrated designer, Roksanda Ilinčić.

The ‘Meet the Designer’ event, which was sponsored by Martini, was a tasteful interaction between luxury fashion and art, bringing together fashionistas and art connoisseurs.

From voluminous sleeves to dramatic capes, trendy wears lined the walls. The fabrics exuded opulence as the very powerful and stylish elite of Lagos walked over the shimmering carpets.

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The guests included the …

NUT Berates N-Power, Seeks Full-term Teachers’ Employment

November 20, 2019 8:25 am

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has stated that the federal government’s N-Power Scheme is not suitable for the strengthening of the capacity of early child education and does not conform with best practises for a holistic and functional development of the child.

The President of the union, Dr. Nasir Idris said this in Abuja at a four-day workshop on learning through play for early child education teachers, which was organised by the union, in partnership with Danish Union of Early Childhood and Youth Educators (BUPL).

Idris, who was represented by the first National Vice- President of the union, Akosile …

Commissioner

Bauchi Gets New Police Commissioner

November 20, 2019 8:25 am

A new Commissioner of Police has been deployed to the Bauchi State Police Command.

This was contained in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Mr Kamal Datti Abubakar.

The new Commissioner, Phillip S Maku, assumed duty on Monday, November 18.

Maku took over from Commissioner Habu A Sani, who was redeployed as Commissioner of Police in charge of Kano State Police Command.

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Abubakar, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), said Maku is a seasoned officer with vast experience in policing both …

‘Kwara Will Change Narrative On Ease Of Doing Business’

November 20, 2019 8:22 am

Piqued by the ranking of the Kwara State in the North central zone of the country as the lowest state in terms of Ease of Doing Business, the state Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has pledged to implement reforms that would change the narrative.

He said the ranking was not unacceptable, stressing that steps were already being taken to make business transactions a lot easier and faster for attract investors.

Abdulrasaq stated this in Ilorin, at the North Central regional engagement on Ease of Doing Business which was organised by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and the Kwara State …

Peterside: NIMASA Contributed ₦16bn To Consolidated Revenue

November 20, 2019 8:22 am

The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Peterside Dakuku has revealed that his agency has contributed the sum of ₦16 billion to the consolidated revenue fund in 2019.

He disclosed this yesterday while giving an account of the 2019 budget performance before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration.

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He added that the agency exceeded the initial target of N12 billion.

Dakuku stressed that 133 per cent increment was achieved due to a number of measures put in place by the …

ERG

Afreximbank Lists Benefits Of ERG

November 20, 2019 7:02 am

Egypt’s decision to establish an export risk guarantee (ERG) company will give a major boost to the country’s role as a critical hub for intra-African trade and allow it to be a key driver in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah has said.

Welcoming the announcement that the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) had approved the establishment of an Export Credit Risk Guarantee company with a capital of $600 million, Oramah said the company would make it possible for Egypt to …

Apapa-Oshodi Expressway Of Refuse

November 20, 2019 7:01 am
With the return of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) after Visionscape failed to provide the needed clean up of Lagos streets and roads of refuse and dirt, the thinking that the city would experience cleanliness again might be a mirage.

This is because almost two years after the recall of LAWMA, heap of refuse still dot many parts of the city for days with nobody clearing them.

For instance, on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, virtually every bus stop has a heap of waste, with signs that those tasked with duty of clearing the refuse had not been around to clear

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Court

Appeal Court Sacks Two PDP Lawmakers

November 20, 2019 7:00 am

The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna, on Tuesday sacked two Kaduna State House of Assembly members.

The appellate court ordered that a rerun be conducted by INEC to determine who will represent Kagarko and Sanga constituencies in the state assembly.

In Kagarko, the appellate court ordered for a rerun in 22 polling units located in two wards of the constituency.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna, on Tuesday sacked two Kaduna State House of Assembly members.

The appellate court ordered that a rerun be conducted by INEC

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Access Bank Appoints Awosika Chairman, Belo-Olusoga Retires

November 20, 2019 6:59 am

The Board of Directors of Access Bank Plc yesterday announced that its Chairman, Mosun Belo-Olusoga will retire in January 2020.

This followed the completion of her 12- year term limit allowed by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s code of corporate governance for banks and discount houses.

Owing to this, the bank, also announced the appointment of Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, as her successor, effective January 8, 2020.

According to a statement obtained on the Nigerian Stock Exchange website, Bello-Olusoga became the Chairman of the Board in July 2015.

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She confirmed …

Elumelu: Africa’s Devt Agenda Must Prioritise Job Creation

November 20, 2019 6:59 am

The founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Chairman, United Bank for Africa Group (UBA), Mr. Tony Elumelu, has proposed job creation for the youth, inclusive growth, and gender diversity as priority areas for Africa’s development agenda as well as to achieve peace and stability on the continent.

According to a statement, Elumelu, who is also the founder of Heirs Holdings, made the remark while speaking on a high-level panel with the President of Senegal, Macky Sall and the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. Other speakers on the panel included Florence Parly, Defence Minister of France; and Pierre Buyoya former …

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