Doctors play a pivotal role in preserving health, saving lives, offering essential medical care, and advancing healthcare, serving as pillars of well-being and guardians of public health. The Enugu State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has disclosed that within a span of fewer than two months, over 10 doctors have fallen victim to…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed optimism about the initial success of its monetary policy reforms in bolstering the country’s economy. In response to the recently unveiled inflation figures for October, as announced by CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, the apex bank remains resolute in reinstating an evidence-based monetary policy framework…
The Lagos State Government has disclosed a concerning increase in domestic violence cases, reporting at least 340 instances of husbands being physically abused by their wives in the past year. This revelation came from quarterly reports by the Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), shared by the agency’s Executive Secretary, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi. Vivour-Adeniyi…
Late Wednesday night, the national executive councils of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) made a decision to suspend their nationwide strike. The strike was initiated due to an alleged assault on NLC President Joe Ajaero. This suspension was a result of intervention by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu….
The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially revoked the December 31, 2023 deadline previously set for the discontinuation of old naira notes, a move initiated following the redesign of the N200, N500, and N1,000 notes in October 2022. During the tenure of Godwin Emefiele, the apex bank introduced the redesigned notes, triggering a period of…
The Unity School Old Students Association (USOSA) marked its 40th Plenary and Annual General Meeting on Saturday, calling on the Federal Government to enhance funding for the nation’s basic education sector. The event, held in Abuja, attracted representatives from the Ministry of Education, including Professor Tahir Mamman and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation,…
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has issued a directive urging members to join the nationwide strike announced by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). This directive was conveyed through a letter addressed to ASUU zonal coordinators and branch chairpersons across the country. The NLC had earlier declared the…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, took decisive action on Thursday by ordering the immediate posting and redeployment of 40 senior police officers across the nation. This strategic move involves 14 Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 26 Commissioners of Police, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of the force. According to the Force…
