The Standards Organization of Nigeria has intensified efforts to enhance product certification and support manufacturers by decentralizing its laboratory network and introducing a temporary Product Identification Scheme. This move, he explained, will significantly reduce the time it takes for manufacturers to test their products, thereby easing the certification process. Okeke also highlighted the agency’s strengthened
The Niger State government has issued a red alert and heightened surveillance across all general hospitals to prevent disease outbreaks caused by the current heatwave. Investigations have shown that large numbers of elderly people and children have been visiting hospitals for treatment of heatwave-related diseases and symptoms such as meningitis and diarrhea. Although the situation
The Kebbi State Government has confirmed that 26 people have died from a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega local government areas, respectively. Cerebrospinal meningitis is a serious infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses and
The Managing Director, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has said that Nigeria has so far secured $950 million in funding for its Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme. Aliyu disclosed the development on Monday in Abuja during a renewable energy service company collaborative agreement signing ceremony with nine companies. HeAliyu the Federal
The Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress, on Monday, dismissed moves by the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to galvanize opposition figures towards unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Presidential election. They said El-Rufai is being allegedly driven by “an inordinate ambition that is destined to fail” in his defection to the
How health challenge keeps Taraba Deputy Governor Out of office for 5minths Govt Addresses Concerns Over Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali’s Absence The Taraba State Government has clarified the whereabouts of Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali, who has been absent since November 2024, there raising concerns about his wellbeing and duties of office. According to the government,
The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) for demanding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resignation or impeachment. At a press conference on Monday, Okocha had issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the governor to either resign or face impeachment. Okocha accused the governor of mismanaging the
BENIN CITY — The leading opposition political Party in Edo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced yesterday that it has evaluated Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration over the past three months and has issued a vote of no confidence on him. PDP claimed that the Governor has been insufficiently responsive to the overwhelming economic hardships
Two videos were shared with me yesterday of two lecturers who argued in their lectures that a menstruating woman can fast. I urge our women to be careful about the lecturers from whom they take lessons online and offline. The consensus among all our revered scholars is that a menstruating woman should stay away from
NASFAT Opens Investment Opportunity in Lasiilkiin Communications, Hosts Iftar for Potential Investors In a bold step to enhance its media presence, NASFAT has launched a 300-million-naira investment opportunity in Lasiilkiin Communications, its media subsidiary. The initiative, led by Alhaji Isiaq Ajibola, aims to transition Lasiilkiin Communications from an online platform to a full-fledged terrestrial radio
