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to Develop Capacity in Clinical Research (This Day)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in collaboration with Association for Good Clinical Practices in Nigeria (AGCPN), has concluded plan to conduct a research, to address the issue of clinical research, which medical experts say has been poor.

Nigeria And British Airways

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The British Airways (BA) was unable to operate its scheduled flight from Lagos to London on June 25 as a result of disagreements with Nigerian aviation authorities over flight frequency. The matter was such that the airline could not meet its obligation to passengers already booked for the flight.

Shagari Extols Marwa's Virtues

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, has extolled the qualities of Dr Mohamed Buba Marwa, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

HIV/Aids Prevalence Rate Drops in Plateau, Gombe, Kaduna

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Three northern states earlier classified as having high prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection within the last 3years, recent studies reveal have started recording marked reduction in the level of the spread.

Socialist Front Opposes Power Shift to North in 2007

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Socialist Front (SF), a Northern-based pressure group has said it is opposed to power shift to the North. The SF vows to frustrate any attempt by the northern political elite to actualise the agitation for power shift in 2007.

EPCL Sacks 700

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- INDORAMA, core investors in Eleme Petrochemical Company Limited (EPCL) has sacked 700 of the 1000 workforce of the company as part of plans for the final take-over.

FG Urged to Publish LGs' Statutory Deductions

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Federal government has been advised against publishing monthly allocations to the third tier of government without indicating the accompanying volume of statutory deductions.

Inter-Ministerial C'ttee On HIV/Aids Drug Production Established

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- President Olusegun Obasanjo has directed that concerted action be taken to provide cheap locally produced HIV/AIDS drugs in the country.

2007: Atiku Remains Undaunted, Says Aide

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- An Aide to Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, has said Atiku is undaunted in the presidential race for 2007, despite the humiliation and political manoeuvres aimed at frustrating him.

FG: We Need $36bn for Power

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The Federal Government has said the country would require an investment of $36 billion on Power Sector projects between now and 2015 to able meet the energy requirement target of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Confronting HIV From a Multi-Sectoral Platform

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Exactly two decades ago, the HIV/AIDS pandemic was discovered in the country. Since the discovery, it has challenged both health institutions and governments in the country. Nigeria still has the second highest burden of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa and it is rated among the 10 in the world. The prevalence rate of the pandemic rose from 1.8 per cent in 1988 to its highest level of 5.8 per cent in 2001. In 2003, when the prevalence rate dropped to 5.0 per cent, it was estimated that people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) in the country were 3.6 million.

Southern Leaders Chide Igbinedion

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Edo State Governor Lucky Igbinedion has come under attack by Southern leaders over his claim that there is a gentleman agreement within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the presidency will rotate between the North and the South.

Govt Flays Lawal's 'Outburst'

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Kwara State government has described former Governor Mohammed Lawal as a "stranded and frustrated politician, leading a coalition of fellow frustrated politicians."

MOSOP Flays Insecurity in Rivers State

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has flayed the rising insecurity in Rivers State and accused the security agencies of lacking the will to check crime and criminal activities.

'Nigerians Have Right to Know How Public Funds Are Disbursed'

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The Advanced Congress of Democrats (ACD) has reiterated that it is the constitutional right of every Nigerian to know how public funds are being spent by the government. Commenting on the purchase of a new presidential jet, the party said in a decent society, government has a duty to explain all its expenditure profiles.

Derivation Fund: Ijaws Seek Direct Payment to Communities

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- A new dimension was weekend added to the resource control agitation in the Niger Delta as Ijaws under the aegis of Ijaw Association for Oil and Gas Producing Communities (IAOGPC) demanded that hitherto, the Federal Government should give the 13 per cent now paid to states to them for direct development of their areas.

Nine Banks Make List of World's Best

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The just concluded consolidation exercise in the Nigerian banking sector has again reaped another benefit as nine Nigerian banks have made it into the listing of Top 1000 World Banks, up from four in 2005.

London Court Refuses EWL's Request on Celtel

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- A High Court in London, has discharged an order of injunction which it granted on May 15, in favour of Econet Wireless Limited (EWL), to halt the sale of shares of Vee Network's (Vmobile's) shareholders to Celtel Nigeria BV.

EFCC's Involvement In Politics

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Most organisations established by politicians often start off with the hope of achieving great objectives but they are soon overwhelmed by petty politics. If care is not taken, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, may soon become one of such organisations. It is universally agreed that corruption remains the chief stumbling block to Nigeria's emergence as a great economic and political power.

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AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Insurance companies generated a whopping N86.7billion premium income in the financial year ended December 31, 2005, just as it settles N29.2billion claims in the same year. Disclosing this to journalists, Thursday, at 35th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) in Lagos, chairman of the association, Mr Oye Hassan-Odukale, said that the sector witnessed business boom in the year under review and recorded an increase in claims settled.

Nigeria: Between Debt Rescheduling And Diplomacy (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- DEAR Dr. Ngozi, congratulations on your appointment as Foreign Affairs Minister. You have scored another first as Nigeria's first female Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Nigeria: APCON, NBC Forum Addresses Digital Broadcasting (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- Digital Broadcast and Advertising : The Challenges" would be at the center theme of discuss at a one day public forum jointly being organised by the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON).

Nigeria: Confronting HIV From a Multi-Sectoral Platform (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- Exactly two decades ago, the HIV/AIDS pandemic was discovered in the country. Since the discovery, it has challenged both health institutions and governments in the country. Nigeria still has the second highest burden of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa and it is rated among the 10 in the world.

Nigeria: Cassava Initiative: Flour Millers Donate N500m (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- The Federal Government's cassava initiative received a boost at the weekend, with the presentation of a cheque of N500million, by the Flour Millers Association of Nigeria towards mass production and processing of cassava flour.

Nigeria: 2007: Filtering the Zonal Identity (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- A very interesting dimension in the South South quest for the presidency of Nigeria crept into the nation's consciousness last week when at the Ijaw nation's rally in Yenogoa in support of the project, the people insisted that the President must come from the CORE Niger Delta area.

Nigeria: Celtel: London Court Refuses EWL's Request (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- A High Court in London, has discharged an order of injunction which it granted on May 15, in favour of Econet Wireless Limited (EWL), to halt the sale of shares of Vee Network's (Vmobile's) shareholders to Celtel Nigeria BV.

Nigeria: Sunshine, Amazons Take to Court (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released fixtures for the Zenith Bank Female Basketball League which dunk off today (Monday) at the Equatorial Conference centre, Asaba, Delta State.

Nigeria: Sickle Cell: NGO Donates Drugs to UNTH (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- A non-governmental organization, Julie Ngozi Okey-Nduka Foundation has donated drugs worth thousands of naira to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)and the Park Lane Specialists Hospital, Enugu for free treatment of sickle cell patients in the state.

Nigeria: Tax Law: Niger Revenue Boss Appeals to Lawmakers (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- Members of National Assembly have been called upon to hasten the amendment bill proposed by the Joint Tax Board (JTB) of Nigeria to enable government at all levels provide basic amenities for the electorate.

Guber Aspirant Assassinated

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- GENERAL Manager, Plateau Tourism Corporation and the Advanced Congress of Democrats (ACD) governorship aspirant, Chief Jesse Aruku has been shot dead in Jos by gunmen suspected to be assassins.

Address Citizens' Needs, Olayinka Urges Govt

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- MANAGING Director of DN Meyer Nigeria Plc, Mr. Bola Olayinka has urged the Federal Government to ensure that its economic reforms address basic needs of Nigerians.

Why Odili is the Issue in 2007

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- THE South-south zone has been variously referred to as zone of blood, poverty, fires and tears.

NAFDAC Cautions Consumers On Hawked Drugs

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned members of the public to desist from patronizing drug hawkers saying most of the drugs are fake and counterfeit.

Seven Killed As Soldier Goes On Rampage

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The military is yet to identify the soldier who went on a killing spree in Toro area of Bauchi state weekend. The soldier shot his superior officer and four villagers in Magama Gumau and escaped from the scene by abducting a woman at gunpoint and stealing her car, traumatized villagers say.

One Killed As NURTW, NARTO Clash

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The constant clash between members of the NURTW and NARTO has led to the death of the chairman of Gwagwalada Drivers Association. Rashidi Ishola was also a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Gwagwalada before he was stabbed to death.

Who Killed OOU Don?

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Nothing best illustrates the nation's creepy drift to brutality and bestiality than the cold-blooded murder of Barrister Seun Oyedola, a lawyer as well as an English leacturer at the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Ogun State.

Masari Loses Another Son

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The son of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alh. Aminu Bello Masari has died. Kamaludeen Aminu Bello Masari, 21, passed away in the early hours of yesterday after a brief illness, according to a statement by Leon Usigbe, a media Special Assistant to Masari.

Second Chance Failure

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Today, I take a deserved leave to give one of our esteemed readers a chance. Zaid Kolawole, who did not tell me where he wrote from, sent this two-part serial to me believing that they would be of interest to you.

Obasanjo's Unconstitutional Indulgence

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Undoubtedly, these are not the best of times for President Olusegun Obasanjo. A few weeks ago, his sit tight scheme was aborted when the National Assembly threw out the constitution amendment bill. Now the president is battling for his political life as a group of federal legislators has kick-started moves to impeach him.

Lagos Ripe for Igbo Dep Gov - AA Chieftain

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- A new dimension was weekend added to the politics of Lagos State when an Action Alliance (AA) stalwart, Chief Osita Machie maintained that the state is ripe to have an Igbo deputy governor.

ECN - Transforming the Energy Landscape Through New Devices

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Moved by the deteriorating power supply in the country, environmental damage by fossil foil and the mass rural and urban unemployment, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has now initiated moves to popularize the exploitation of the numerous renewable energy sources available to the country.

P/H Refineries Back In Full Capacity - Kupolokun

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Engineer Funsho Kupolokun has confirmed that the two refineries in Port-Harcourt are functioning at their optimal capacity producing up to 90 percent of installed output.

Politicians Raise Alarm Over Voters Register

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The absence of a credible voters register is raising convern among opposition politicians who have accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), of a hidden agenda. However, the electoral body has allayed such fears saying the register will be out in time for the elections.

Deadly Bird Flu Strain Found in Taraba

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- The most lethal strain of bird flu has been detected in Taraba state, bringing to 15 the number of states out of a total of 36, to be affected by the virus, a state official said Saturday. "Last week, an outbreak of bird flu was confirmed in Ibbi local government area and it has spread to Gassol," said Yusuf Sanda, a spokesman for the state governor. "So far, 20 farms have been infected and chickens killed. "The case has been taken over by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture for containment and culling," he said. "The state government has set up a committee to look into ways and means to assist the farmers.

Firms To Deploy Internet Hub

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- An Abuja-based information technology (IT) firm, Profile Technologies Limited, has joined forces with the Shiron Satellite Communications to deploy internet hub in the country.

Power Shift - 'Igbinedion Spoke For Himself'

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Governor Lucky Igbinedion's stand on the need for power to shift to the North in 2007 should be disregarded as the South-south is still in contest for the presidency, three Edo state politicians said yesterday in Abuja.

Nigeria: ECN - Transforming the Energy Landscape Through New Devices (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- Moved by the deteriorating power supply in the country, environmental damage by fossil foil and the mass rural and urban unemployment, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has now initiated moves to popularize the exploitation of the numerous renewable energy sources available to the country.

Nigeria: Address Citizens' Needs, Olayinka Urges Govt (AllAfrica.com)

Yahoo! News Search Results for Nigeria:- MANAGING Director of DN Meyer Nigeria Plc, Mr. Bola Olayinka has urged the Federal Government to ensure that its economic reforms address basic needs of Nigerians.

2007: AD Defends Osoba Over Daniel's Statement

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- Alliance for Democracy (AD) has defended the position of the former governor of the state, Aremo Olusegun Osoba over statement credited to the incumbent governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel that the 2007 election would be bloody and that the government would fight it with its last drop of blood.

Behold the Catholic Herbalist

AllAfrica News: Nigeria:- REVEREND Father Anselm Adodo is a monk of the Saint Benedict Monastery, Ewu in Edo State who has spent the last 10 years or so in intensive research into the medicinal uses of plants, and disseminates the knowledge through publications, seminars and workshops. Apart from basic courses in theology and philosophy, he studied anthropology and sociology, specialising in medical sociology and, today, he is the director of the monastery's PAX Herbal Clinic.