The 13th conference of the UN Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) has on Thursday determined that Asian elephants, jaguars, oceanic white-tip sharks and multiple kinds of birds should get more protection. Read also: Stop borrowing from foreign countries – Economist warns FG The conference,
A news report released by a commission convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and The Lancet has ranked Nigeria 174 out of 180 countries that has poor performance on child flourishing. According to the report made available to the Daily Times by UNICEF Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships, Oluwatosin Akingbulu,
In celebrating the Universal Children’s Day, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called on world leaders to build a world where every child is safe from harm and is educated. Highlighting the importance of investing in every child on its website, UNICEF stated that the world will be a better place only when children […]
A new study has revealed that people who live near oil and gas facilities could be at a greater risk for cancer and respiratory problem because of hazardous air pollutants emitted by those facilities. The study published recently by the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus,found out that […]
A report recently released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on social protection has revealed that despite significant progress in the extension of social protection in many parts of the world, the human right to social security is not yet a reality for a majority of the world’s population. The flagship report further stated that […]
Makers of the world’s first ‘smart condom’ have finally revealed a look at the ‘game-changing’ new device, which boasts the ability to detect STIs, assess performance, and even calculate how many calories you burned during sex. The device is called the i.Con and can detect sexually transmitted infections as well as sending data about a […]
The Director-General of Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Mr. Babajide Irukera, has charged stakeholders in the leasing industry to intensify awareness campaigns about leasing, adding that it holds the key to unlocking the embedded potential of Nigeria’s informal sector, while boosting Africa’s largest economy. Speaking at the 15th annual national lease conference,
Alhaji Adamu Abdullahi,Director of Consumer Protection, and Capt. Ayodele Sasegbon, Director of General Aviation, who were sacked from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Friday, have been recalled by the Federal Government. Mr Sam Adurogboye, General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, confirmed the recall of the directors. He told reporters on Saturday in Lagos,
President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians of maximum security and protection ahead of the Saturday’s governorship and State House of Assembly’s elections. President who wrote on his official facebook wall on Friday said, “As Nigeria returns to the polls tomorrow, I encourage all registered voters to come out en masse and exercise their right […]
