WorldStage

ECOWAS parliament speaker links dollars for regional trade to inflation, seeks adoption of common currency

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– The Speaker of the Parliament of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Dr. Sidie Tunis has called for more political commitment towards the adoption of the ECOWAS common current, while blaming inflation in the region on the use of United States dollars in trade.

Economy / Nigeria

Nigeria set to host Regional Digital Economy Conference

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– Policy makers and stakeholders in the digital economy ecosystem in the West African sub-region will converge in Abuja from January 31 to 1st February 2023, for the Digital Economy Regional Conference to discuss the future of digital economy and intensify regional public private partnerships for the region.

Technology

NCC renews MoU with Lottery Commission

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), with provisions to deter unapproved lottery and gaming practices on telecommunications platforms through information and intelligence sharing.,

Nigeria

Nigeria: Collection of PVCs to continue until January 29th – INEC

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– In an effort to ensure registered voters are not disenfranchised, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) by eight days to Sunday 29th January 2023.

Nigeria

INEC picks International Conference Centre in Abuja as National Situation Room for 2023 polls

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has picked the International Conference Centre, Abuja, as venue for the National Situation Room and Collation Centre for the 2023 General Election.

Nigeria

Nigeria: INEC receives last batch of BVAS for 2023 elections

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– With 52 days to the Nigeria’s general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received last consignment of Biomodal Voter Accreditation (BVAS) machine.

Nigeria

NYSC DG charges stakeholders to integrate corps members into their communities

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– Stakeholders across the country have been advised to accept Corps Members into their host communities and also provide them with conducive environments that would enhance their statutory performances during the service year.

Nigeria

2023: INEC, Police, EFCC charge security agencies to ramp up measures to curb vote buying

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has express concern on the negative influence of money in electoral process; enjoined security, intelligence and other public institutions involved in the electoral process to ramp up measures to curb the menace.

Health

Nigeria records 53% fully COVID-19 vaccination, as Nasarawa state ranked best

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has ranked Nasarawa State best performing in the country In COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign.

Health / Nigeria

US extols Nigeria on COVID-19 vaccination effort

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 - by Abiodun Folarin

WorldStage Newsonline– The United States Government has lauded the Nigeria government for the achievement it recorded in Covid-19 vaccination efforts, despite the challenges of public’s high vaccine hesitancy and perception that the risk of contracting COVID 19 is low.