Britain confirms economic slowdown amid Brexit limbo
NAN-F-21 Brexit London, Nov. 23, 2016 (dpa/NAN)Britain has abandoned its plans to reach a budget surplus by 2019-20, as official forecasts show a weakened…
Month: November 2016
Groups advocate campaign against violence on women, children
NAN-HG-21 Violence By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Nov. 23, 2016 (NAN) Some gender advocacy groups on Wednesday called for intensified campaign against violence on women…
Jigawa Govt. approves N216.4m to upgrade health facilities – Commissioner
NAN-HG-20 Upgrading Dutse, Nov. 23, 2016 (NAN) The Jigawa Government on Wednesday said it had approved N216.4 million to upgrade health facilities in the…
Mixed reactions over jail term for Malawi “sexual cleanser”
NAN-F-34 Reactions Nsanje (Malawi), Nov. 23, 2016 (Xinhua/NAN)The sentencing of a Malawian man to two years imprisonment for performing "sexual cleansing" to widows and…
Shippers’ council committed to efficiency of ports system- Secretary
NAN-H-102 Ports By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Nov.23, 2016 (NAN) Mr Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), says the council is committed to…
Boko-Haram: Naval troops arrive Borno
NAN-DS-14 Navy Maiduguri, Nov. 23, 2016 (NAN) The Nigerian Military said on Wednesday that it deployed Naval troops to Borno as part of its…
Iran warns of retaliation if U.S. breaches nuclear deal
NAN-F-20 Warning Beirut, Nov.23, 2016 (Reuters/NAN) Extending U.S. sanctions on Iran for 10 years would breach the Iranian nuclear agreement, Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah…
Rainstorm wreaks havoc at Akanu-Ibiam International Airport
NAN-H-99 Rainstorm By Solomon Asowata Lagos, Nov. 23, 2016 (NAN) Rainstorm on Wednesday destroyed some parts of the terminal building, pilot lounge and general…
Italy, UNIDO to support Ethiopia’s leather sector
NAN-F-19 Support Addis Ababa, Nov. 23, 2016 (Xinhua/NAN) Italy and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on…
PTAD to begin North East pensioners’ verification
PTAD to begin North East pensioners' verification NAN-HE-22 PTAD Abuja, Nov.23, 2016(NAN) The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) says it will begin its verification…