Rebuilding the nation post Covid-19 will require effective leadership, as the pandemic is not only a public health crisis, but…
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Nigeria: Sovereign Bonds – the Debt Sustainability Dilemma in the Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic
This article by Simisola Eyisanmi paints a rather gloomy picture of Nigeria’s economic situation, compounded by our dwindling oil revenues…
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Nigeria: JOHESU – Minister Begs Health Workers to Call Off Strike
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has appealed to the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to call off their ongoing…
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Nigeria: Investigation – Kickbacks for Referrals: How Nigerian Doctors, Hospitals, Diagnostic Centres Are Defrauding Patients
A PREMIUM TIMES investigation revealed how medical diagnostic companies are colluding with doctors and hospitals to scam Nigerians through a…
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Nigeria: Covid-19 – Labour to Tackle Employers Over Job Losses, Unpaid Salaries
The organised labour has said it has started mobilising for action against state governments and other employers of labour that…
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Nigeria: Oyo Plans Extension of Maternal Leave
Ibadan — The Oyo State Government has announced that a bill for the extension of maternity leave for pregnant and…
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Nigeria: FCT Mobile Court Convicts 27 People for Breach of Covid-19 Protocols
Abuja — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mobile Court has convicted 27 persons for willful violation of the presidential order…
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Nigeria: Naira Marley Arraigned, Sentenced for Breaching Covid-19 Travel Restriction
The Lagos police command on Thursday arraigned Azeez Fashola, popularly known as <a target=”_blank” href=”https://g.co/kgs/5oB4UE”>Naira Marley</a> and his Manager, Seyi…
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Nigeria: Covid-19 – Courts Convict 98 for Flouting Face Mask Order
Osogbo — Two magistrate courts in Osogbo, Osun State, yesterday convicted 98 people for not wearing the face mask as…
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Nigeria: Authority Tasks Anambra Residents On Proper Waste Disposal
Awka — As the rainy season intensifies, the Managing Director of Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Mr. Amaechi Akorah…
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Nigeria: Emerging Challenges in Corporate Governance in Post Covid-19 Nigeria
The rapid outbreak of the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic presents an alarming health crisis that the world is still grappling with.…
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Nigeria: Lagos Covid-19 Enforcement Team Attacked, Shot At Hotel – Official
Officials of the Lagos State Safety Commission who were enforcing the ban on social gathering were allegedly attacked and shot…
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West Africa: COVID-19 – Regional Courts Deliver Judgements Virtually
Proceedings have resumed at the African Court for Peoples and Human Rights and the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice courts…
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Nigeria: COVID-19 – Need for Judicial Rethink
Enugu — A review of the budgetary allocation would enable adequate provision for seamless virtual court hearings. Crisis has a…
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Nigeria: UNICEF, Imo Govt Move Against Female Genital Mutilation
The Imo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is mobilising stakeholders in a determined bid…
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Nigeria: Ekiti Gets Special Court to Try COVID-19 Protocols Offenders
Ado-Ekiti — The Ekiti State government will soon commence “aggressive enforcement” of compliance with the compulsory use of the face…
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Nigeria: House Urges Buhari to Reopen Schools
Ado-Ekiti — The House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to order a partial reopening of schools to…
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Nigeria: Omo – COVID-19 Will Increase Patronage of Life Insurance
The Managing Director, African Alliance Insurance Plc, Funmilayo Omo, in this interview speaks about developments in the industry. Excerpts: What…
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Nigeria: The Impact of Psychological Traumas On Victims
The impact of traumatic events vary significantly among individuals. They may include persistent fatigue, sleep disorders (insomnia), nightmares, fears of…
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Nigeria: The Importance of Political Will in the Fight Against COVID-19 – the Rivers State Example
Queen Wisdom is a petty trader who had come to buy some food items for her business at the Rumuokoro…
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