Kada News Magazine

13/05/2024

In a groundbreaking medical procedure, Massachusetts General Hospital performed the world's first transplant of a genetically-edited pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old man battling end-stage kidney disease. The operation marked a significant milestone in xenotransplantation, offering a potential solution to the global organ shortage crisis. The genetically-modified pig kidney aimed to enhance compatibility with humans by removing harmful pig genes and incorporating certain human genes....

In a groundbreaking medical procedure, Massachusetts General Hospital performed the world’s first transplant of a genetically-edited pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old man battling e…

26/04/2024

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has identified several factors contributing to the continuous collapse of the nation's power grid, with the inability to maintain a balanced frequency between demand and supply of electricity consumption, lack of adequate gas, load rejection by DisCos and ageing infrastructure as the major reasons for the collapse. During a visit by the Senate Committee on Power to TCN's headquarters in Abuja, Executive Director on Independent System Operator, Engr Nafisatu Asabe Ali, highlighted the interconnected nature of the grid with generation, distribution, and transmission....

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has identified several factors contributing to the continuous collapse of the nation’s power grid, with the inability to maintain a balanced frequenc…

26/04/2024

NNPC Addresses Fuel Scarcity Amidst Long Queues at Filling Stations.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has provided insights into the current scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in various parts of the country.Repor…

25/04/2024

Multichoice Nigeria Limited, the pay-TV operator, has announced another round of price increases for its DStv and GOtv packages, set to take effect from May 1, 2024. Attributing the price adjustments to the "rise in the cost of business operations" in Nigeria, Multichoice CEO, John Ugbe, conveyed the news to subscribers and customers via email. The revised prices for DStv packages are as follows:...

Multichoice Nigeria Limited, the pay-TV operator, has announced another round of price increases for its DStv and GOtv packages, set to take effect from May 1, 2024.Attributing the price adjustment…

25/04/2024

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) reported that 118 inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger state, during heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of the NCoS, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the rainfall caused significant damage to parts of the prison, including its perimeter fence. Despite the challenges posed by the weakened walls of the facility, which were built during the colonial era, efforts are underway to recapture the fleeing inmates....

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) reported that 118 inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger state, during heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Adamu Duza, spokesper…

25/04/2024

Telecommunications giants in Nigeria, including Glo, MTN, Airtel, and 9Mobile, are calling on the federal government to facilitate constructive dialogue within the industry. Expressing concerns over the current price control mechanism, the telcos argue that it does not align with economic realities and could jeopardize the industry's sustainability. They emphasize the need for government intervention to address pricing challenges effectively....

Telecommunications giants in Nigeria, including Glo, MTN, Airtel, and 9Mobile, are calling on the federal government to facilitate constructive dialogue within the industry. Expressing concerns ove…

25/04/2024

The Nigerian naira witnessed a decline to N1,400 against the US dollar on the black market, spurred by increased demand in the foreign exchange (FX) market. This recent exchange rate marks a 19.64 percent decrease over two weeks compared to the N1,125 per dollar recorded on April 12, 2023, on the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market....

The Nigerian naira witnessed a decline to N1,400 against the US dollar on the black market, spurred by increased demand in the foreign exchange (FX) market.This recent exchange rate marks a 19.64 p…

09/11/2023

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18/09/2023

The government of President Bola Tinubu has once again called upon the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for a meeting regarding its proposed indefinite strike. This announcement was made by Labour Minister Simon Lalong. On September 4, Mr Lalong had invited both the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to a meeting aimed at preventing a previously warned two-day nationwide strike....

The government of President Bola Tinubu has once again called upon the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for a meeting regarding its proposed indefinite strike. This announcement was made by Labour Min…

18/09/2023

The contractors responsible for the Kaduna-Kano rail project have expressed concerns about security, stating that 22.6 per cent of the construction work has been completed. Meanwhile, the Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, has instructed the contractors to reconsider the metal clips they are using to secure the rail track. He believes that this measure would help protect the rail from vandals and thieves....

The contractors responsible for the Kaduna-Kano rail project have expressed concerns about security, stating that 22.6 per cent of the construction work has been completed. Meanwhile, the Minister …

16/09/2023

Certainly, here's a rewritten version of the article: The cost of a visit visa to the United Kingdom for stays of less than six months has been disclosed. Effective October 4, the visa fee will be £115, equivalent to approximately N111,878.28, marking a significant increase from the previous £15, which was about N14,592.70. This change amounts to a substantial 667 percent increment, as stated by the UK Home Office....

Certainly, here’s a rewritten version of the article: The cost of a visit visa to the United Kingdom for stays of less than six months has been disclosed. Effective October 4, the visa fee wi…

16/09/2023

President Bola Tinubu has designated Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Dattijo, previously the Commissioner of Budget and Planning during the tenure of former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has been appointed to this significant role. Additionally, President Tinubu has taken the decision to replace all the former deputy governors who served under the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele....

President Bola Tinubu has designated Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).Dattijo, previously the Commissioner of Budget and Planning during t…

15/02/2023

The Supreme Court has said its February 8 order barring the Federal Government  and its agencies from enforcing the February 10 deadline for the use of old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes still subsist.

13/02/2023

Taking care of your smartphone battery is important to ensure that it lasts for as long as possible and continues to perform efficiently.

13/02/2023

Taking care of your smartphone battery is important to ensure that it lasts for as long as possible and continues to perform efficiently.

13/02/2023

According to data recently released by the Nigeria Inter-Banking Settlement Systems (NIBSS), registered mobile users in Nigeria conducted mobile transactions worth N2.37 trillion in January 2023.

13/02/2023

According to data recently released by the Nigeria Inter-Banking Settlement Systems (NIBSS), registered mobile users in Nigeria conducted mobile transactions worth N2.37 trillion in January 2023.

According to data by the NIBSS, registered mobile users in Nigeria conducted transactions worth N2.37 trillion in January 2023

11/02/2023

The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Dr Yusuf Yakubu Arrigasiyyu, has called on registered intending pilgrims for this year’s hajj to update their payments to meet up with the N2.5 million minimum amount for a seat before February 20.