Category : National

U.S.-Based Nigerian Invents Equipment To Detect COVID-19 Infected Lungs

NigGalJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

A Nigerian medical expert based in the United States (U.S.), Dr Samson Arigbamu, has invented a stethoscope equipped with components capable of immediately identifying adventitious...

National

Lagos to build International Infectious Disease Research Centre

NigGalJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Lagos State government has disclosed plans to construct a purpose-built international infectious disease research centre at the existing Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. According to...

National

Ease of doing business: Nigeria Govt merges CAC, Tax ID registrations

NigGalJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Nigeria Govt merges CAC, Tax ID registrations Business owners who register their organizations with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) will now get a tax identification...

Prizes & Awards

Burna Boy Wins BET Best International Act 2020.

NigGalJune 29, 2020June 29, 2020

Grammy-nominated singer Burna Boy has been awarded the Best International Act at the BET 2020 awards ceremony. In the ceremony which held virtually due to the coronavirus...

Prizes & Awards

Temie Giwa-Tubosun named Cartier Women’s Initiative Laureate 2020 for Sub-Saharan Africa

NigGalJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020

The 2020 Laureates of the Cartier Women’s Initiative have just been announced, and the inspirational LifeBank Founder, Temie Giwa-Tubosun, has just been named as the...

National

FG unveils strategic roadmap for NCC

NigGalJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020

In keeping with the directives of President Muhammadu Buhari to make sure all parastatals and companies of presidency are environment friendly and efficient in service...

Innovations

LASU Emerges National Partner To FAO, Wins $95,000 Grant For Devpt. of Catfish Value Chain In Nigeria.

NigGalJune 23, 2020June 23, 2020

he Lagos State University has been selected by the Food And Agricultural Organization (FAO) as its National Partner Institute (NPI) in implementing the the FISH4ACP...

National

Nigerian universities’ scientists discover vaccine for COVID-19

NigGalJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

Nigerian Universities’ Scientists, under the aegis of COVID-19 Research Group, on Friday announced the discovery of a vaccine for the prevention of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

Prizes & Awards

MTN, Access Bank, Sega Link shine at Social Media Awards

NigGalJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

MTN, Access Bank and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde led the list of 25 winners at the Social Media for Social Good Summit and...

National

Dangote Cement Sustains 54,000 Jobs in Four African Countries.

NigGalJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said that despite the challenging economic situation in 2019, Dangote Cement was able to sustain 54,000 jobs in four...

Innovations

Nigerian startup launches WhatsApp-based bot to connect shoppers with retailers

NigGalJune 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Nigerian startup E Dey Shop has launched a WhatsApp-based bot that helps shoppers find products, services or institutions anywhere in the country. Launched in April, E...

Innovations

Nigerian e-health startup First Medtrade launches online medical market

NigGalJune 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Nigerian e-health tech startup First Medtrade has launched its online medical market to supply essential medical consumables to hospitals and other health facilities across Nigeria. ...

Prizes & Awards

Nigerian Journalist shines at international award

NigGalJune 18, 2020June 18, 2020

Investigative journalist, ‘Fisayo Soyombo, a former editor of TheCable, on Thursday, got recognised at International Journalist of the Year award organised by the One World...

National

2m farmers to get zero-interest financing.

NigGalJune 17, 2020June 17, 2020

Two million smallholder farmers in Nigeria are to enjoy zero-interest financing options through the Agric for Foods and Jobs Plan (AFJP) as a mitigant against...

National

CBN, GBfoods Complete N20bn Tomato Processing Factory In Kebbi.

NigGalJune 16, 2020June 16, 2020

GBfoods, a global leader in culinary product manufacturing, in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kebbi State government and the Emirate of Yauri...

National

Dangote puts Nigeria on the world map.

NigGalJune 16, 2020June 16, 2020

Dangote Cement has put Nigeria on the world map with the exportation of 27,800 metric tonnes of clinker to a neighbouring African country, reaffirming its...

National

Lagos Distributes Maize, Sorghum To Farm Settlements

NigGalJune 15, 2020June 15, 2020

Lagos State Government has commenced the distribution of maize and sorghum to feed millers, farm settlements and other stakeholders in the livestock industry as mitigation...

Prizes & Awards

FBN Holdings wins World Finance award for the second time

NigGalJune 15, 2020June 15, 2020

FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc, has won the 2020 Best Corporate Governance in Nigeria Award put in place by the World Finance magazine. Mr Urum Kalu...

National

VP inaugurates 200,000-capacity Benue yam storage centre.

NigGalJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday reiterated the commitment of Federal Government to rebuild the communities destroyed by armed herdsmen in Benue State. The Vice...

Prizes & Awards

Nigerian writer Obioma wins German award

NigGalJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Nigerian writer and author of a novel, titled: An Orchestra of Minorities, Chigozie Obioma, has won the Internationaler Literaturpreis 2020 awarded by Berlin’s Haus der Kulturen...

National

Nigeria, Israel in planned deal for methanol production

NigGalJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020

Nigeria and Israel are to sign a bilateral agreement on methanol fuel production technology for mutual benefits to both countries. Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Shimon ...

National

Beneficiaries of CBN COVID-19 loans to receive funds 48 hours after approval.

NigGalJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020

Successful applicants, who meet the preconditions for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) COVID-19 Targeted Credit Facility, will be in receipt of their funds 48 hours after...

Prizes & Awards

Innocent Ilo Wins 2020 Commonwealth Short-story For African Region

NigGalJune 5, 2020

A Nigerian writer, Innocent Ilo, has been named the regional winner for Africa of the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for his story, “When a...

Innovations

Lagos to produce first forensic dentist in West Africa.

NigGalJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola Ponnle has disclosed that the Lagos State Public Service will be producing the first forensic...

National

Captain Ijelu, Nwaogwugwu: Meet NAF history making all-female crew

NigGalJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

NAF captain Oluwabunmi Ijelu and Genevieve Nwaogwugwu as co-pilot check their Beachcraft Helicopter before the reconnaissance mission By Doris Esa The Nigerian Air Force (NAF)...

Innovations

NNPC digitalises operations, commences online sale, tracking of petroleum products.

NigGalJune 3, 2020June 3, 2020

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Wednesday, stated that it has commenced the online sales and tracking of petroleum products across the country, to ensure...

Prizes & Awards

Zenith Bank Emerges Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance World’s Best Banks Awards 2020.

NigGalJune 1, 2020June 1, 2020

Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the recently released Global Finance Magazine World’s Best Banks...

National

Pantami Hails ICT’s 14.07% Contribution to GDP

NigGalJune 1, 2020June 1, 2020

•Despite pandemic, stock market gained N1.2tn in May Goddy Egene in Lagos and Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa...

Prizes & Awards

Dangote Group wins CNN commercial’s award

NigGalJune 1, 2020June 1, 2020

Dangote Group has won another award through its television commercial on the Cable Network News (CNN) detailing its business processes, days after emerging the most...

National

Imota rice mill 80% completed, says govt

NigGalJune 1, 2020June 1, 2020

The Lagos State Government has said its multi-billion naira 32 metric ton per hour rice mill at Imota, Ikorodu, will be delivered before the end...

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