Cholera: FEC approves inter-ministerial committee on emergency operations

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate the cholera emergency operation centre operated by the National Centre For Disease Control (NCDC). Briefing correspondents after the meeting of the country at the presidential villa in  Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate said the committee comprises representatives from […]

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CBN will support Eurobond issue, measures to boost external reserves – Cardoso

Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso yesterday said that the apex bank will support measures to boost the nation’s external reserves including the proposed Eurobond issue by the Federal Government. Cardoso stated this in an interview with Bloomberg TV, saying, “We should have a diversity of sources. It shouldn’t just be the eurobond market, it […]

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NAIC provides N1.01trn insurance cover to farmers

The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) said it has provided  cover worth ¦ 1.014 trillion to the agricultural sector in the last five years. The Managing Director (MD) of the corporation, Mrs.   Folashade Joseph disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, while hosting a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to Joseph     about 1.25 […]

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Liverpool ready £50.7m Lookman offer

Liverpool are preparing to bid £50.7 million for Atalanta star Ademola Lookman as they aim to strengthen their attack this summer. The 26-year-old has revived his career at Atalanta under the guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini, following a period of inconsistency at Everton, Fulham, RB Leipzig, and Leicester City. The Nigeria international enjoyed a stellar campaign […]

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Abia to pay salary arrears in tranches

The Abia State Government has said it would pay salary arrears owed workers in the state civil service, in tranches. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Mike Akpara, made this known on Tuesday during a press conference in Umuahia. Akpara expressed the determination of the present administration to completely change the narrative of owing workers salaries […]

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