From Our Correspondent The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will enhance the quality of Nigeria’s herbal products to global standards. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave this assurance in a message to commemorate the 2023 International Traditional Medicine Day. TheNewsZenith reports that the United Nations celebrate International […]
From Our Correspondent The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in Edo has disowned one Pascal, paraded as a suspected cultist in the state, as its student. The spokesman of the university, Mike Ade Aladenika, gave the disclaimer in a statement at the weekend in Ekpoma. Aladenika said the claims of the alleged suspect, trending […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering standard of nursing education in the state. Bello gave the assurance at the 6th combined convocation of the Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area. The governor said: “We will maintain the priority of […]
as international communities offer condolences The earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night, has so far claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people. The toll is expected to rise as rescuers struggle to reach hard-hit remote areas. UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, expressed sorrow at the loss of life from the earthquake, according to his […]
The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night has risen to 820, said the country’s Interior Ministry on Saturday. The earthquake also injured at least 672, according to the latest update from the ministry. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco Friday at 11.11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) at a depth […]
From Our Correspondent in Maiduguri President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of 1,000 housing units in seven states, Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced. Shettima announced, in Maiduguri, the construction at the commissioning of projects executed by the Borno State Government in the last 100 days. TheNewsZenith reports that the houses will be located in […]
From Our Correspondent Broadband penetration nearing 50% by year-end According to the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) computation, the telecommunications sector’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has risen to 16 per cent in the second quarter of 2023. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, announced […]
At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers died during a dual terrorist attack in northern Mali, on Thursday, the Malian government said in a statement. Claimed by the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), the two attacks targeted passengers of the boat “Tombouctou” and a military camp of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) in […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security launched a five-year National Strategy on Potato on Thursday in Jos. At the launch, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, said that the strategy would run from 2023 to 2028. Mr Abdullahi Abubakar, the Director in the Department of Agriculture of […]
By Our Correspondent Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed happiness over the ruling of the Presidential Elections Petition Court (PEPC), confirming the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Vice President Kashim Shettima. This is contained in a statement issued by spokesman of former president, Garba Shehu and emailed to TheNewsZenith late […]