The Lekki Free Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, is emerging as a pivotal economic hub, poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s economy. In this report, Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah delves into the zone’s vast potential as a transformative business hub. Better Days Ahead Nigeria’s economy has been grappling with longstanding challenges, including a heavy…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant outbreak of Lassa fever, with 70 deaths and 358 confirmed cases across 10 states since the beginning of the year. According to the NCDC’s latest situation report, 75% of all confirmed cases were detected in Ondo, Edo, and…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government has inducted 70 new state counsel into the Ministry of Justice to enhance the state’s justice sector. The induction ceremony took place at the Institute of Anti-Corruption in Goron Dutse. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah, who declared the ceremony open, stated that the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a 21-member Kano State Peace and Youth Rehabilitation Committee to tackle crime and promote socioeconomic stability in the state. Speaking during the inauguration at the Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf tasked the committee with collaborating with security agencies to combat the rising…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged citizens to disregard the “outrageous allegations, misinformation, and defamatory statements” made by Tigran Gambaryan, an American personnel of Binance. According to a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on Friday, Gambaryan’s claims are “falsehoods” aimed at discrediting Nigerian…
US Representative Scott Perry has claimed that investigations reveal terrorist groups, including Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda, have received funding through USAID. Speaking during a congressional hearing on Friday, Perry alleged that aid programs intended for development in conflict zones were instead being used to finance these organizations. According to Perry, approximately $697 million was…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit pharmaceuticals, uncovering a large-scale operation repackaging expired drugs in Umumeje village, Osisioma Ngwa, near Ariaria International Market. In a video posted on its official website on Friday, NAFDAC exposed an illicit facility comprising multiple buildings. The facility contained…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 results for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, conducted from November 14 to December 14, 2024. Speaking at a press conference in Minna on Friday, NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, revealed that 6,160 candidates were involved in various forms of malpractice,…
In a developing diplomatic spat, the Canada High Commission in Nigeria addresses the recent visa denial of Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and other senior military officials. The officials were set to attend a significant event in Canada honouring veterans but faced unexpected visa rejections. During a lecture at the inaugural National Association…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public that Keystone Bank is stable and fully operational, despite a recent court order for the forfeiture of shares previously held by the bank’s shareholders to the Federal Government of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday, CBN’s acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali,…
