At an event Wednesday, Google launched new features that will state routes on its map in Nigerian accents. The California-based tech firm also increased the detail on its maps to include motor cycle and danfo routes as well as sign…
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has left its Monetary Policy Rate unchanged at 13.5 per cent as at Tuesday, July 23, 2019. The committee made this known at the end of a two-day meeting held…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has signed a deal worth $3.15bn Financing and Technical Services Agreement between Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) and the exploration and production arm of NNPC, the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC),…
Researchers are warning of a ‘terrifying prospect’ of drug resistant malaria parasites arriving in Africa. They fear the possibility that the genetic makeup of the mosquitoes-born parasites that induce the ailment, are changing and could resist available medicinal combinations like…
...“He cited ongoing conflict in North Eastern Nigeria, general low immunity levels, and funding as key challenges to the programme,’’ Ms Warigon stated.
https://twitter.com/statedeptspox/status/1153751924338024448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1153751924338024448&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newdiplomatng.com%2F2019%2F07%2F24%2F2019-electoral-misconducts-u-s-imposes-visa-ban-on-culpable-nigerians%2F The United States has begun the move to place visa restriction on individuals acting to undermine the democracy of the country. The US Department of States noted that it is committed to work to advance democracy and respect for…
By MAYOWA ADENIRAN | The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement has expressed displeasure at the ministerial nominees list sent to the senate by President Muhammadu Buhari. The group in a press statement by Executive Director, YIAGA AFRICA, Samson…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday pledged that the UK would leave the European Union on Oct. 31. Johnson made this known in his first speech after assuming the office. He added that London would secure a new and…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued operating license to three new banks to operate in the country. The new banks issued license are Titan Trust Bank Limited, TAJ Bank Limited and Globus Bank Limited. According to the apex…
Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister. He beat Jeremy Hunt comfortably, winning 92,153 votes to his rival’s 46,656. The former London mayor takes over…
