Nigeria

Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPHARM) is set to induct 20 leading pharmacists into its hallowed ranks on December 8, 2022. The inductees are drawn from a wide array of disciplines, including research and development, management, industrial pharmacy, among others. Some of the more notable prospective inductees include Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of the University of…

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, has called for end to corruption at all levels. He disclosed this at the Anti-Corruption Star Award, organised by Step Up Nigeria, in Ikeja, Lagos State, noting that doing the right thing shouldn’t be limited to a person. Executive Director, Step Up Nigeria,…

Leading Nigerian law firm, Templars, and Ghanaian law firm, Ampem Chambers, have announced collaboration to launch a new law firm to be known as Templars in Ghana. The new firm will service clients across all sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including mining, energy, infrastructure, financial services, education, franchising, telecommunications and fintech. As a result of…

In rare demonstration of politics without bitterness and promotion of healthy politicking, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved the use of government-owned facilities for opposition political parties to organise their campaign rallies. On Sunday, Uzodimma announced that all political parties interested in campaigning at any of the government-owned facilities in the state is…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is practically impossible to conduct elections and electoral activities successfully in an atmosphere of violence. It said Electoral Commissions in West Africa and beyond have expressed concern about the impact of prevailing insecurity on the conduct of elections, banditry and other forms of armed conflict. Consequently,…

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) said the Federal Government is committed to domestication of the Rome Statute. Malami made this known in Netherlands, yesterday, while delivering Nigeria’s Country Statement at the 21st Session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court,…

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has announced the appointment of media and communications expert, Dr. Tunde Olusunle, as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. A statement, signed by Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, said the appointment took effect from December 1, 2022. It…

House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, yesterday, resolved to beam its searchlights on Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc over N4.014 trillion debt allegedly owed by some international electricity customers. The committee, led by Mr. Wole Oke, therefore, summoned NBET’s Managing Director to offer explanations on why customers situated in neighbouring Togo, Benin and…

A financial advisory and consulting firm, Hydrocarbon Advisors Limited, has asked the Lagos State High Court to compel Accugas Limited to pay it $1.75million and N50 million for breach of agreement for professional services and as general damages. The plaintiff is the sole claimant, while Accugas - a gas development and processing company - is…