Yakubu reflects on INEC’s collaboration with Liberia

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has reflected on past collaborations between the electoral umpire and its Liberian counterpart. Yakubu spoke on Saturday when he was honoured by Liberian National Electoral Commission, NEC, recalling INEC…

6 ways to prevent tooth decay

tooth decay

Although there are no current statistics to assess oral health in Nigeria, available data from the National Oral Health Policy indicated that dental caries (tooth decay) affects about six–23 per cent of Nigerians with about 90 per cent of these…

NAFDAC destroys N750m worth of fake beverages in Abia

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The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency intercepted counterfeiters involved in the production of a variety of fake beverages including wines, soft drinks, and other products in…

Solar adoption essential for saving cost, reducing emissions

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In Nigeria’s changing electricity landscape, the combination of environmental concerns and the challenges arising from the country’s poor economic situation `is affecting how we meet our electricity needs. Access to electricity stands as the cornerstone of a nation’s development. In…

Reps propose jail term for employers owing salary 

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The House of Representatives is proposing a bill to criminalise non-payment or failure to pay salaries by employers of labour and corporate bodies across the country. When passed into law, employees can demand payment from their employer by submitting a…