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China Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 20

The death toll from the earthquake that struck China's south-western Sichuan province rose to 20, with 431 injured, local authorities said on Thursday. Eighteen people suffered serious injuries, according to the local government website. Twelve bodies have

Electricity Tariff To Rise By 300%

Power companies will be allowed to raise electricity prices to N200 ($0.15) per kilowatt-hour from N68 for urban consumers this month, the Bloomberg news agency, citing sources, reported Tuesday. It was learnt that these customers represent 15% of the population

Super Eagles Rise on FIFA Ranking

The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved up two places to 38th position on the latest FIFA world football ranking released on Thursday. The Super Eagles, who were ranked 40th in the world and 5th in Africa last month, overtook Burkina Faso to moved to 4th on the

Death toll rises as Nigeria loses another coronavirus patient

Lagos State Government, on Saturday recorded another death from complications of Coronavirus. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said this while confirming that the State recorded eight new cases on Friday. He said three of the confirmed

UNICEF investments in Kebbi rises to N3.8b

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that its investment in Kebbi State on girl-child education, nutrition, immunisation, among others humanitarian interventions, have increased from N1billion to N3.8 billion. Chief of Field Office (CFO

Naira strengthens further as dollar liquidity rises by 92.92%

The official foreign exchange (FX) market recorded a significant increase in dollar liquidity, which helped to strengthen the naira further on Tuesday. Nigerian Naira gained 3.71 percent as the dollar was quoted at N806.73 on Tuesday compared to N837.77 quoted

Reactions As Naira Rises Against USD Again At Official Market

As reported by Newsmen, the naira experienced a slight appreciation against the United States dollar, reaching N1,609 on Wednesday at the official market, compared to the previous day's N1,615.94, marking a 0.37% increase or N6. This modest improvement follows

'Why gambling is on the rise in Nigeria'

Technological advancements and introduction of new gaming products are responsible for gambling among Nigerian youths, a study has revealed. The study by between Gamble Alert and Gamban (UK) discovered that the escalation of gambling, particularly among young

Music: 2Baba & Falz - Rise Up

Legendary singer 2Baba teams up with Falz, a multitalented rapper cum singer, in a brand new joint entitled, 'Rise Up.' The record's production was effectuated by veteran music producer, Cobhams. You already know it's a vibe when talent meets talent, the extra

Why there is rise in kidney failure - Expert

Dr Musa Obadiah, the Director, Taraba HIV Programme Implementation Unit, has identified self-medication as a major course of kidney failure among Nigerians. Obadiah made this assertion when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Jalingo. He said that
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