Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for September 2024 rose to 32.70 per cent, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report from the National Bureau of Statistics. The increase of 0.55 per cent is from the August 2024 figure of 32.15 per cent. The development was after inflation dropped consecutively in the previous two months of…
Health authorities confirm mpox cases rise to 13 across 10 areas, including capital Nairobi Kenya recorded its first fatality from mpox as the country grapples with a regional outbreak that has affected several East African nations. Patrick Amoth, Kenya’s director general for health, told reporters that the deceased patient had pre-existing health complications, which had…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced regulatory changes revoking all rules previously enforced by the defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). The decision, contained in a statement on Tuesday, is part of the proposed Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations Regulations 2024, which consolidates earlier regulations to simplify the operational landscape. Secretary…
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, who oversaw landmark developments in the ECOWAS Court as its President since 2018 has ended his six-year tenure at the helm of the institution. During his tenure as President, the Community Court of Justice witnessed remarkable growth and transformation in its jurisprudence, including its case management system and physical infrastructure. Justice…
Cooking Gas Crisis In Nigeria, the soaring cost of cooking gas has pushed millions of households to the brink of a health and environmental disaster. With gas prices skyrocketing, many are turning to hazardous alternatives – charcoal and firewood – to cook their meals. But at what cost? In this special report, Korede Abdullah investigates…
Nigeria confirmed six new cases of Mpox between September 29 and October 6, 2024, as reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). This marks a decrease from ten cases in the previous week. “Six confirmed cases were reported in week 40 compared with ten in week 39,” the NCDC stated in its latest…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government is set to embark on a large-scale immunization exercise, targeting over 18 million residents, in partnership with UNICEF. The exercise, scheduled to take place on October 19th, will be conducted across all 57 Local Government Development Agencies (LCDAs) in the state. According to Dr. Abimbola Bowale, Permanent…
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) is set to host the 4th Annual Online Conference for Registered Teachers on October 16-17, 2024, gathering over 3,000 educators to address critical global issues surrounding teacher quality and shortages. Themed “Advancing Teacher Professionalization in Nigeria Towards Education 2030: Challenges, Strategies and Prospects,” the event aims to promote…
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that a new curriculum for basic education will roll out in schools nationwide by January 2025. Education Minister, Professor Tahir Mamman shared the news on Monday during a stakeholders meeting in Abuja, stating that the senior secondary education curriculum will follow in September 2025. “The new curriculum will…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has praised Kano State for its vibrant digital landscape, calling it a representation of the future of not just Nigeria but Africa. The Minister dropped the commendation on Monday during a visit to the city, emphasizing the importance of…
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