Nigeria’s reliance on domestically sourced petroleum oil has surged to 54.6%, according to new data from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC). This increase, reported in the council’s recently launched Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, on Friday, reflects the growing use of local resources, though experts stress the need for value addition before export. RMRDC…
Hussaini Ibrahim in Kano Katsina State Government is set to take centre stage as the host of the 2025 ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival, themed “African Cultural Values and Food Security for Peace and Development.” This was revealed Thursday during a meeting with the ECOWAS Food and Cultural delegation and State Governor Malam Dikko Umar…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, LACC to prioritize asset recovery in its operations. He gave the charge on Friday, January 17, 2025 when a delegation of Liberia’s anti-graft body, led by Dr. Miatta Jeh paid him a courtesy visit at the…
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Calabar, on Monday January 13, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olufunsho Dayo Chevy , Uwem Udo Nya to various jail terms for oil theft alongside a vessel, MT New Angel and a company, Edi Eurolink Distribution. “They were prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The United States government has honored six Nigerians among 400 recipients with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This award is the highest recognition given by the US government to exceptional young scientists and engineers. The awardees include Azeez Butali, Ijeoma Opara, Eno Ebong, Oluwasanmi Koyejo, Abidemi…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the employment of 2,000 teachers across Zamfara State. The governor made the announcement on Wednesday while presiding over the Executive Council meeting on Monday at the government house council chamber in Gusau. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the planned recruitment…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a shocking attack on Tuesday night, armed bandits stormed Kankara General Hospital in Katsina State, leaving devastation in their wake. The assailants shot a prominent doctor, Dr. Murtala Sale Dandashire, in the thigh and abducted five individuals, including patients and hospital staff. Dr. Dandashire, a distinguished alumnus of Ahmadu Bello…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Adewunmi Onanuga, the deputy chief whip of the House of Representatives, has died after a brief illness. Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the House, announced her passing in a statement on Wednesday night, saying “It is with profound sorrow that the House of Representatives announces the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has called for enhanced collaboration and increased funding to tackle banditry and other criminal activities across Nigeria. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Thursday by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the ministry Daberechi Asonye, Speaking on Thursday…
The perennial issue of high transport fares during the Christmas and New Year periods again reared its ugly head during the last holidays or breaks in Nigeria, with commuters lamenting the exorbitant costs of traveling to various destinations, despite the reduction in fuel prices, Korede Abdullah, Southwest correspondent of Africa Health Report captures the situation…
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