NECA faults ban on sachet alcohol

By Florence Onuegbu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has faulted the ban on alcohol in sachets and small bottles. Its Director-General, Mr Wale Smatt-Oyerinde, during a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos, said that a blanket ban was not the solution to the problem. He said that such banContinue Reading

AMAC warns against cash payments, moves to automated tax system

By Philomina Attah ​Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has urged residents to report any council official demanding cash or directing payments into private accounts. Maikalangu also warned against impostors posing as revenue officials, announcing a full transition to automated tax collection from Jan. 1,Continue Reading

NiMet vows to improve weather forecast for climate resilience in 2026

By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says it will improve its weather forecast towards achieving national climate resilience in 2026. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the agency, Mrs Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday inContinue Reading

Malnutrition crisis: Red Cross supports Katsina with 600,000 RUTF

By Abbas Bamalli The International Red Cross has boosted Katsina State’s battle against malnutrition with the donation of about 4,117 cartons, containing 600,500 packs of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). Mr Bala Abdullahi-Hussaini, the Secretary of the state’s branch of the organisation, disclosed this during a meeting with journalists in Katsina.Continue Reading