The news of the imminent exit of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) from Nigeria sent shockwaves across the country a few days ago. GSK has been operating in Nigeria for at least 51 years and has been one of the major pharmaceutical companies in the country, manufacturing some of the best-known prescription medicine, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products,…
The Federal Government on Monday backtracked and withdrew its contempt suit filed against leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress for organising a nationwide anti-subsidy protests on August 2, 2023. The development came barely five days after the Federal Ministry of Justice sued the organised labour leaders for allegedly disobeying a…
James Cleverly, the foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, visited Ogidi Studios in Lagos. Ogidi Studios is a multi-functional creative facility, owned by the 360 talent agency, The Temple Company. Cleverly was to make a stop in Nigeria to discuss partnerships as a part of his four-day trip to Africa. Last Monday, Ogidi Studios hosted the UK secretary of state for…
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has said the Monday sit-at-home is “dead and buried.” Kanu made the remark while urging people of the Southeast to welcome the canceling of the sit-at-home order. Speaking through his lead Counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Kanu charged residents of the Southeast to reject those using…
Niger’s military rulers announced Sunday that they had closed the country’s airspace, warning that any attempt to violate it would meet with an “energetic and immediate response.” “Faced with the threat of intervention, which is becoming clearer through the preparation of neighbouring countries, Niger’s airspace is closed from this day on Sunday… for all aircraft…
The Niger military has announced that it has terminated the duties of its ambassadors in four countries. The countries are Nigeria, France, the United States and Togo. Abdourahamane Tiani, a general and former head of Niger’s presidential guard, overthrew democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum to declare himself as the new head of state. Tiani said the…
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc said it has concluded arrangements to shut down its operations in Nigeria. The pharmaceutical company said GSK UK Group has informed GSK Consumer Nigeria of its strategic intent to cease commercialization of its prescription medicines and vaccines in Nigeria through the GSK local operating companies. The company said on Thursday in…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened to resume a nationwide strike on August 14, 2023, if the Federal Government refuses to withdraw a lawsuit filed against its leaders. A statement on Thursday by the National President, Joe Ajaero and the National Secretary, Emanuel Ugboaja, said the union Reached the decision during its National Executive…
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily banned the services of airport taxis at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. FAAN disclosed the decision on Thursday in a series of tweets. In the tweet signed by Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection Titled ‘Suspension Of Airport Taxi Services At Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Four Nigerian men have been rescued by Brazilian police after undertaking a dangerous journey to flee their country on a cargo ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The four Nigerians had hidden in a small space above the ship’s rudder and endured a death-defying 14-day trip, covering a distance of 5,600 kilometers (3,500 miles) across the ocean….
