WHO Approves New Typhoid Vaccine ‘Typbar-TCV’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has prequalified the first conjugate vaccine for typhoid, which makes it eligible for procurement by United Nations agencies. In a statement released on…
DPR Seals 80 Fuel Stations In Delta
The Warri Zonal Office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has sealed over 80 fuel stations in Delta state since fuel scarcity begun in December, 2017. The…
Oil Marketers Agree to Stick with Petrol Price at N145 per Litre
Oil marketers on Wednesday agreed with the Federal Government to allow the pump price of petrol to remain at N145 per litre, reversing their previous stance on the pricing of…
Nigeria’s Electricity Grid Collapses Twice in Less than 24 Hours Causes Total Blackout
In less than 24 hours, the country’s electricity grid collapsed twice, leaving many parts of the country in total blackout. It was learnt that the first collapse of the power…
MAPOLY ASUP Suspend Four-month Old Strike
The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) has suspended its strike, which lasted for four months. The suspension was announced by the chapter’s…
China to Pay $550m for 2 Nigerian Satellites
Nigeria’s Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, says China will procure two new satellites from Nigeria at the cost of 550million dollars. The minister made the disclosure while briefing State House…
Med-View Airline Resumes Flights On Lagos-London-Dubai Routes
Med-View Airline says it has resumed normal flights schedule on its Lagos-London and Lagos-Abuja-Dubai routes. The airline has also apologised to its passengers, who were affected by operational hitches between…
Buhari Condemns Killings In Benue, Orders Security Agencies to Arrest Culprits
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday condemned the killings and destruction of property in Guma and Logo Local Government Areas of Benue State. Buhari commiserated with the government and people of…