An in -depth clinical research study conducted in four African countries found no significant difference in risk of HIV infection among women using one of three highly effective, reversible contraceptive methods. Going by the report published recently in the Lancet,…
By MAYOWA ADENIRAN – The Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja branch, Mr Folarin Aluko has expressed concern that Indigent citizens are the victims of petty offences because of their situation. He said this at a strategic meeting in Abuja organized…
By Daniel Henry – The Commandant General, (CG) Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’ (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Mohammed, has directed the Katsina state Commandant of the Corps, Ahmed Muazu, to synergize with the Military, Police and other Security Agencies in the…
By Ijeoma Ukazu – With the aim to halt the spread of polio virus, the Lagos State government with support from partners kicks off campaign this weekend to increase coverage of immunized children against vaccine preventable diseases. The vaccination campaign…
Major actors of the seed industry in West Africa will meet in the Senegalese capital, Dakar from June 11 to 12, 2019, to assess progress made in the implementation of the harmonized regional seed regulation. The Harmonized Regional Seed Regulation…
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) say Nigeria is placed in the forefront of leading efforts in Africa to mitigate the effect of climate change. The CSOs made this known on Wednesday on the maiden edition of Edo Climate Summit under…
The Verdict By Olusegun Adeniyi Understanding the workings of the Nigerian economy is like trying to read a doctor’s prescription. It is never an easy task. That explains why when I see two or more ‘experts’ arguing about movement of…
Adewale Tinubu, embattled chief executive officer of Oando Plc, has obtained a court injunction against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to court papers seen by TheCable on Monday, Tinubu filed an application before the federal high court in…
By Eze Onyekpere – Nigeria has witnessed the inauguration of a new tenure for President Muhammadu Buhari which will run for four years in the event the challenge to his election at the presidential election petitions tribunal fails. The country…
The Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board has responded to a Freedom of Information request by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), disclosing how “the government spent Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds on primary school education between 2015 and 2019…
