By Chris Njoku Dr Besong Akotanchi, an Ophthalmologist with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has disclosed that about 1.2 million Nigerians are suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Akotanchi made the remark on Thursday in Calabar during a commemoration of World Diabetes Day organised by the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Unit of UCTH in partnership…
By Frank Ulom The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have released a statement after a meeting with the Federal Government delegation which led to the suspension of the indefinite strike which lasted for barely 48 hours. The statement which was jointly signed by Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja Esq, General Secretary of NLC…
By Mo Isa The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the indefinite nationwide strike. The strike which commenced on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, barely lasted for 48 hours. CONVERSEER learned that the strike was suspended on Wednesday evening, November 15, 2023, after the unions had a discussion with the Federal…
By Frank Ulom The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given reasons why workers have embarked on a nationwide indefinite strike which has halted the economic activities of the country. CONVERSEER reports that the strike which commenced on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, has entered its day two with no response apart from the blame games from…
By Frank Ulom The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes remained as legal tender forever. CONVERSEER reports that the CBN introduced the redesign of N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations in October 2022 and certain deadlines were set for the old design of these denominations to cease…
