Ebola By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country. This statement comes amid reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr Jide Idris,Continue Reading
Intervention By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to promptly intervene in the face-off between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group. The congress specifically called on the President to call on the Dangote Group toContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a world besieged with various food-related ailments, the importance of good nutrition cannot be overemphasised. Dieticians say eating nutrient-dense food ranging from dietary bread and whole grains to legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins is critical to healthy living. In talkingContinue Reading
Meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected calls for a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at a negotiating venue abroad. If Zelensky wants to meet with him but at the same time demands that he travel somewhere for the meeting, then that is asking too much, Putin saidContinue Reading
Ebola By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that the outbreak is concentrated in the Bulape and Mweka health zones in KasaiContinue Reading
Funding By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani The UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), has endefd its fixed-wing air service in Nigeria due to lack of funding. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, disclosed this during the noon press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York. UNHAS, which is operated by the WorldContinue Reading
Revenues By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has announced that Nigeria is experiencing unprecedented growth in non-oil revenues, driven by reforms targeting fiscal stability, compliance, and digital tax administration. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said President Bola Tinubu highlighted theContinue Reading
Lithium By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate a brand-new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors in Nasarawa State, Gov. Abdullahi Sule said. Sule disclosed this after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu on Wednesday at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The facility,Continue Reading
Data By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have deepened their collaboration on data harmonisation for citizens registration and identity management. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this when he received the NIMC Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote and her managementContinue Reading
Advocacy By Diana Omueza The German Agency for Development (GIZ) is championing the use of small claims courts to resolve disputes involving Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The initiative is being implemented through its Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development Programme (SEDIN) and the EU-funded Agriculture Value ChainContinue Reading
