The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports that at least 1,191 people have died from diphtheria since May 2023. Muzzammil Gadanya, the Incident Manager of the National Diphtheria Emergency Operations Centre, made the announcement during a National Intra-Action Review Meeting in Kaduna. Gadanya revealed that over 38,000 suspected cases have been recorded, with 23,000…
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have empowered over 311 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) over the past four years. This partnership has significantly enhanced the agricultural productivity of smallholder farmers, impacting over two million across the country. The initiative, which is…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kaduna State government is aiming to significantly boost its internally generated revenue (IGR) by generating N150 billion monthly through improved tax management strategies. According to the state’s Commissioner for Planning and Budget Commission, Mukhtar Ahmed, the government is committed to automating the tax collection process, strengthening collaboration between relevant agencies,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State’s Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has sounded the alarm on climate change, warning that the state is slowly sinking, mirroring the plight of New York City. Speaking at a Strategic Management Meeting with MDAs, and stakeholders, organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Hamzat emphasized the urgent need…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ogun State Government has issued a warning to residents of flooded areas to relocate to higher ground immediately, following the recent release of water from Oyan Dam. This directive comes after the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (ORBDA) released excess water from the dam, causing flooding in several areas, including…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Over 20,000 participants are expected to converge on Lagos State for the maiden edition of Afropolis 2024, a nine-day international festival celebrating African cultural heritage. The event, themed “We Need New Myths,” aims to open doors to new possibilities, foster connections that transcend borders, and showcase the incredible potential of…
In a move to streamline government expenditure, President Bola Tinubu has restricted federal ministers and agency heads to three vehicles in their official convoys. The directive, issued today in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga also mandates that no additional vehicles will be allocated for their…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The federal government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Julius Berger Plc to accept the N740.7 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road or risk having the contract revoked. The ultimatum was issued by the Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David, during a meeting with the newly appointed Managing…
Amidst Nigeria’s persistent economic challenges, the prices of staple food items have continued to climb sharply, according to the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The “Selected Food Price Watch” report for September 2024, published on the NBS website, highlights a substantial increase in the prices of key staples such as rice,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a bold operation, troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully smashed a notorious kidnapping syndicate that had been terrorizing parts of Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas of Taraba State. This information was contained in a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting…
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