Vice president of Nigeria starts visit to Algeria

   
ALGIERS-Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Mohammed Namadi Sambo, SpecialEnvoy of the Nigerian Head of State, began Saturday a two-day visit to Algeria.
The Nigerian official was welcomed upon his arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport by Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra.
In a statement to the press, Sambo said his visit is meant to "further strengthen" the Algerian-Nigerian relations.

Ebola - FG Rolls Out U.S.$41 Million for Post-Containment, Prevention, Control

Abuja — In a concerted effort to prevent the resurgence of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria, the Federal Government has evolved a 41 million dollar-plan for the post-containment preparedness, prevention and control of the disease.

Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to 'ISlAMIC STATE''

Nigeria's militant Islamist group Boko Haram has sworn allegiance to the "Islamic State" (IS). The group is the latest in a string of militant organizations to lend their support to the terrorist group.
In a tweet posted on Boko Haram's Twitter account on Saturday, Boko Haram's leader Abubakar Shekau

Unity Bank Appoints Directors

Unity Bank Plc has informed The Nigerian Stock Exchange of the appointment of Ms. Priya Heal, Mr. Dauda N. Iliya, Hajiya Yabawa Lawan Wabi, and Mr. Sam N. Okagbue (Independent Director) as non-Executive Directors of the Bank.

Afghan forces kill four militants in 24 hour

nits of Afghan police backed by the army killed four Taliban militants and injured three others during series of operations across the country over the past 24 hours, Interior Ministry said in a statement released Sunday.

British Council set to mark women’s day

 

As part of activities to mark the 2015 International Women’s Day, British Council and two of its development programmes, the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme, NSRP, and the Justice for All, J4A, programme will honour deserving ‘women advocates and champions’ in three key areas namely: women in peace building, women in

Group kicks against Jega’s sack

The Nigeria Voters Assembly (VOTAS) has condemned the purported plan to remove the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, from office through a compulsory terminal leave.