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We’re Currently Experiencing Shortage Of Personnel – NAFDAC
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, has said the agency has been understaffed affecting its regulatory duties. Professor Adeyeye who spoke at a press briefing on Monday in Lagos said this while unveiling the agency’s strategic plan for 2025. Adeyeye highlighted the urgent need for increased staff capacity to meet global regulatory standards and ensure effective oversight of food, drug, and other regulated products. She said that the agency would adopt volunteers to breach the understaff gap. She assured that staff remuneration and competence development would also be prioritized
US Inauguration: A Disruptor Takes Power – Sani
As Donald J. Trump prepares for his swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States (US) on Monday, January 20, Nigerian former Senator, Shehu Sani has shared his perspective on the event and its potential global implications. Sani in a statement issued on Monday via his verifed X handle described Trump as a "Disruptor" whose presidency poses significant challenges to the international order. The senator referenced Trump's nationalist and business-oriented approach, predicting that his leadership style would create tension on the global stage. According to Sani, Trump’s presidency marks a shift from conventional diplomacy, as he is likely to
Tanker Explosion Victims Transferred To Abuja Tertiary Hospitals
In response to the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, victims of the recent fuel tanker explosion in Suleja have been transferred to tertiary medical centres for specialized treatment. The Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim gave this update on Monday while speaking on the tanker explosion. According to him, 20 patients have been admitted for advanced care at the Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital while 2 additional patients have been relocated to Federal Medical Centre, Jabi. READ ALSO: Tanker Explosion: FG Commiserates With Niger Govt Tanker Explosion: Avoid Accidents Scenes, Remi Tinubu Cautions
Smartphone Penetration, Internet Innovation Pivotal To Increase Access To Mobile Money Services – Nwosu
The Managing Director of PalmPay, Chika Nwosu has identified smartphone penetration, internet connectivity and innovative technologies as key factors that are crucial to increased access to mobile money services in Nigeria. Nwosu stated this during an interactive engagement with the media in Lagos during the weekend. According to him, with smartphone penetration projected to reach 65% by 2026 as well as improved internet infrastructure, more Nigerians will be enabled to access mobile money services. He disclosed that with fintech companies such as PalmPay evolving through digital wallets and seamless payment gateways, accessibility to mobile money service was bound to expand
Concerns Over Recurring Cases of Accidental Killings in Military Operations
FRANCIS IWUCHUKWU writes that lawyers have stressed the need for accurate intelligence in military operations against bandits and insurgents in order to curb the unending cases of accidental killing of civilians S ome senior lawyers have expressed serious concerns over the continued spate of civilian killings propelled by military airstrikes across the country. While baring their minds on the development, the legal pundits made a request for what they termed sanctions against everyone found culpable in the unfortunate incidents. It would be recalled that on January 10, 2025, no fewer than 16 residents were reportedly killed after a military air
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Smartphone Penetration, Internet Innovation Pivotal To Increase Access To Mobile Money Services – Nwosu
The Managing Director of PalmPay, Chika Nwosu has identified smartphone penetration, internet connectivity and innovative technologies as key factors that are crucial to increased access to mobile money services in Nigeria. Nwosu stated this during
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Imo Police Arrest Man For Stabbing In-Law To Death
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 40-year-old man identified as Uchenna Okpara for allegedly stabbing his inlaw, Uchenna Unakalamba, to death over a dispute involving their children in Ubomiri, Mbaitoli
ASUU donates 1000-seater lecture theatre to Unijos
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Jos Chapter has on Friday commissioned and donated a 1000-capacity twin lecture theatre to the University of Jos (Unijos) to help
Former Glee star, Naya Rivera, presumed dead
*Police say body may never be found Former Glee star Naya Rivera is presumed dead after emergency teams said the effort to find her has now been classed as a
I’ve zero tolerance for sexual harassment, rape – Adams
Nneka Adams is an actress, writer and filmmaker. She is known for her roles in movies such as ‘Black Men’, ‘Devil in between’, ‘Last Flight to Abuja’, amongst many others.
Flooding: Funke Akindele gifts Pa James new house
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pa James, was recently the subject of discussion on social media after his home was sacked by flood for the umpteenth time. The film star’s residence which
COVID-19: I’ve stopped kissing, playing romantic scenes –Faithia Balogun
Nollywood actress, Faithia Balogun said she has been rejecting jobs in the industry due to the fear of the Coronavirus pandemic. As a matter of fact, she revealed that she
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LaLiga: Mbappe’s Brace Took R’Madrid To Top Spot
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe delivered a stellar performance, scoring twice to propel his team to a 4-1 victory over Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, taking the reigning champions to the top
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