LAGOS MARCH 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ghana has formally legalised the cultivation of Cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes after lawmakers approved the policy framework allowing licensed companies to engage in regulated production. The decision follows approval by the Parliament of Ghana, which passed the necessary legislative measures enabling the government to open a licensing regime for…
LAGOS DECEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Some dubious Nigerians have devised a new way to obtain money from their colleagues and acquaintances by pretense. One such tactic involves claiming, “I’m having trouble with my bank network. Can you help me transfer N40,000 to Bright (not a real name)?” Though not a new trend, this tactic has gained momentum…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni has called on the Nigerian Airforce to intensify the use of their various platforms to bring an end to banditry and terrorism . According to the Minister, you are key to this this fight and we must put our acts together…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a unique convergence of thought, the Faculty of Mass Communication and the Faculty of Religion recently held concurrent international conferences, each reflecting on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from different perspectives. Labour Party Leader, Mr. Peter Obi, was represented at both events which took place on Wednesday by his…
LAGS OCTOBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The World Bank Group has urged the Nigerian government to redirect its oil wealth to benefit all citizens, not just the elite. Addressing the current economic challenges, Indermit Gill, the Chief Economist and Vice President of the World Bank stated that the suffering is widespread in Nigeria, with children and young people…
LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-One of the organisers of the planned protest against hunger and hardship, the Take It Back Movement, has vowed to go ahead with the protest at Eagle Square in Abuja, whether or not the government approves usage of the venue. The Mobilization Director of the organisation, Damilare Adenola, who was speaking on…
LAGOS JUNE 23RD (NEWSRNAGERS)-In two months, Nigerians will begin utilising the services of the proposed three-in-one identity card, the National Identity Management Commission has confirmed. It said the single multipurpose card combining multiple functions of identity, financial and social services will be made available to citizens across the country by August this year. A high-ranking…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Using marijuana as little as once per month is associated with a higher risk of both heart attack and stroke, according to a large study published Wednesday by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital. The risks rose sharply the more frequently marijuana was used. The paper, which was published in the Journal of…