A new wave of deadly attacks by Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed faction ISWAP has reignited fear in Nigeria’s North-East, particularly in Borno, Yobe, and parts of Adamawa State. Since January 2025, over 34 attacks have been documented, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and security operatives scrambling to contain the escalating violence. Hussaini Kafi…
Several Nigerians who registered their businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2023 are now facing frustrating challenges retrieving their documents online. Africa Health Reports, AHR, checks indicate that hundreds of thousands of affected individuals say they are unable to access or download their certificates and other registration files. Further checks by AHR show…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government in partnership with the Genesis Energy Group has begun implementing its landmark $500 million energy infrastructure investment following last month Memorandum of Understanding signed in London. The partnership is noted as one of the largest private sector-driven renewable energy investments in Northern Nigeria. The initiative which aligns…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A total of 651 students across various academic levels have been awarded scholarships under the 2025 Special Students’ Scholarship Program in Jigawa State, as Governor Malam Umar Namadi reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive educational support. The breakdown of the scholarship beneficiaries includes 400 undergraduates from 12…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The naira has further depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market, ending trading on Thursday at N1,599.93 per dollar. This represents a slight drop from N1,599.79 on Wednesday, with the naira weakening by N0.14 on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, at the black market, Bureau De Change operators in…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Government of Canada, through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has announced a grant of 15 million Canadian dollars to support maternal, adolescent, and child health in three northern Nigerian states: Kaduna, Kebbi, and Bauchi. The announcement was made on Thursday by Dr. Fatima Cheshi, a Health Specialist at UNICEF…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has cautioned the Nigerian public against the health harm resulting from the circulation of counterfeit malaria drugs bearing the name Aflotin 20/120mg. The nation’s food and drug regulatory agency warned that the falsified tablets could endanger lives. In a recent alert tagged Public Alert…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in the Jahi/Katampe axis of Abuja, arresting seven suspects in connection with the operation. According to a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by NSCDC Spokesperson Afolabi Babawale, the discovery was made by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, which…
Security and judicial stakeholders in Niger State have pledged to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through enhanced intelligence sharing and collaboration to combat economic and financial crimes. The commitment was made during a familiarisation visit by the Acting Director of the EFCC Kaduna Zonal Directorate, Bawa Usman Kaltungo, to heads of security…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 24.23 percent in March 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday. This marks the first increase since the CPI was rebased in January 2025, following a short period of relative stability. The new figure…
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