A Nigerian Research Scientist based in Singapore, Dr Jonathan Obaje says since African Omicron discovery, global clinic data has confirmed that variant of COVID-19 virus is less lethal than earlier variants. Obaje, a former Vice President of Nigeria in Diaspora, Singapore, said this on Sunday in a telephone interview. According to him, this is the second week of the “African Omicron” discovery, so far Clinic data from across the globe have confirmed that Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus is less lethal than the Delta and other earlier variants. Obaje said, “We must remember that the severe acute respiratory syndrome Covid…
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…We applied, confirmed but received nothing – Garment factory owners …We need the grant, others have benefitted, our industry badly affected’ Towards achieving and unlocking human potential on a transformational scale, the world has moved along the line of investing in gender equality and women’s empowerment. Before the world gets there, some women of virtues in Nigeria, moving at the same pace with their male counterpart, have helped themselves to go – by self effort – and stand where the world is going. That informs the reason the federal government of Nigeria needs not throw away, by nonchalance, the opportunity…
By Justina Auta The Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Women Against Violence and Exploitation (WAVE) Foundation, an NGO has sensitised FCT women on their human and civic rights as a measure to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and increase participation in election and other political processes. The Deputy Director, Gender and Inclusivity Department, INEC, Osuji Chika, at a community stakeholders’ workshop and sensitisation at Mpape axis of the FCT, expressed displeasure on the low percentage of women’s turn out during general elections. Chika explained, stressed the need to educate women, especially those at the community and grassroots levels on the…
The Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art cyber security laboratory on the sideline of the 40th anniversary and the 32nd convocation ceremony of the institution held on the 26th November 2021, a statement by the spokesperson of the institution, Adebayo Adegbenro on Sunday said. According to the statement, the laboratory is equipped with 30 desktops computers, 2 smart televisions, 3 switches, 1 projector, 1 server and 1 server rack, which has a fiber optic backbone connection. “The laboratory is also equipped with top of the range facilities to collect cyber threats and attack data. The state-of-the-art…
Kelvin Osa Okunbor examines the rationale behind establishing unviable airports by state governments and wealthy individuals. There seems to be needless competition in establishing aerodromes without due regard to the feasibility of the venture. In the circumstances, authorities are “forced” to spend revenues earned from four viable terminals in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano to subsidise operations in the 20 other airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Could it be as a result of genuine interest in the economic well-being of citizens that informs the rush to establish aerodromes by state governors and wealthy individuals?…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will inaugurate and present certificates of return to its new national officers on December 10 in Abuja. A statement issued by the party National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan made available to newsmen on Saturday, said the event will hold at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, by 9:30am. “The transition from the outgoing to incoming national officers of the party is sequel to the successful conduct of the October 30 and October 31 elective national convention and in keeping with due process of internal democracy. “Accordingly, the valedictory session of the outgoing National…
The Conservator-General, National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni says 60 per cent of the country’s valuable forest estate has been lost to degradation and most of those left, are currently under threat. Goni disclosed this in a statement by the spokesperson, Emmanuel Ntuyang in Abuja on Saturday. The conservator-general, who spoke when he paid a courtesy visit to Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs in Abuja, reiterated the commitment of the Service to reverse the trend. He informed the senator of the 10 new National Parks recently approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, remarking…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has presented its 2022 draft budget of 393,612,400 Units of Account (UA) before the ECOWAS Parliament, in Abuja. The budget is targeted at tackling, COVID-19 pandemic, security and infrastructure challenges, , promoting democracy and good governance in the sub-region. The Commission made the budget presentation before the ECOWAS Parliament at the Legislature’s second ordinary session of 2021 holding in Abuja. The Units of Account (UA) is the common currency used by ECOWAS institutions in its financial operations. Mr Mohammed Ismaila, Chair of the ECOWAS Commission Administration and Finance Committee (AFC), while…
As it tightens travel restrictions to limit the spread of the deadly Omicron variant, the United Kingdom has banned Nigerian travellers from flying into the country. According to UK government’s travel advisory on Saturday, “From 0400 on Monday 6 December, Nigeria will be added to the red list for entering England,” This means Nigerians who do not have UK citizenship or residence permit can no longer travel to the country until the advisory is revised. The rule applies to even fully vaccinated persons. “Over the recent days, we have learnt of a significant number of growing cases linked to travel…
Bandits on Saturday, blocked the Kontagora-Minna Road in Niger state, making travellers stranded. As a result of the blockade, which reportedly lasted for one hour, many vehicles and travellers were stranded around Yakila and Garun Gabas villages near Kundu in Rafi local government area of the state. ASHENEWS gathers that although some of the travellers fled into nearby villages for fear of being kidnapped, the bandits reportedly abducted an undisclosed number of persons.