Lagos loses 18 lives, N4 billion in 859 fire incidents
NO fewer than 18 lives and property worth N4 billion were lost in 859 fire incidents in Lagos State in the last three months, the Lagos State Fire Service disclosed yesterday in
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Malaria breakthrough
A scientific breakthrough could pave the way for new treatments for malaria, scientists said Tuesday. Researchers have discovered new ways in which the malaria parasite survives in the blood stream of its
Strengthen security at petrol stations, experts tell govt
AS the nation contemplates the best solution to the renewed assault by the Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram, specialists in the security sector have canvassed enhanced security around petrol and gas stations.
‘Broadband availability critical to PC penetration in Nigeria’
Olubunmi Ekundare is the Managing Director, Intel Corporation West Africa. He has over 20 years of experience working in the country's technology sector. In this interview with ADEYEMI ADEPETUN, he spoke on
‘No woman should die giving birth in Nigeria’
Ms. Ratidzai Ndhlovu is the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Representative to Nigeria. She oversees the Country Programme support to the Government of Nigeria in its aim to improve the lives
Nigeria’s Olasunkanmi, Erinne shine in UK, U.S. varsities
Two more Nigerians, Oluwatobi Olasunkanmi and Ikenna Erinne, have proven to the world that the challenges facing their country cannot undermine the citizens’ pursuit of excellence to outshine their colleagues in various
How to reduce hypertension risk in Nigeria, by Omron Healthcare
OWING to the high risk of hypertension among adults in the country, Omron Healthcare has urged Nigerians to take their health in their hands adding that no doctor or pharmacist would be
Labour decries planned transfer of unity schools to state govts
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has expressed dismay over alleged subtle campaigns by “hired analysts” nudging the present administration to transfer the 104 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) to
Why we seek to reduce child, maternal deaths, by Philip Electronics
OFFICIALS of Philip Electronic, the maker of Philip Electronic products, have expressed their commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality in the country even as they urged pregnant women and nursing mothers
‘Bailout for states wrong signal for fiscal governance’
A groundswell of criticisms is trailing the recent bailout package approved by the FG for itself and the states as the action has been described as the exoneration of governors from the