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Economic Hardship Dampens Christmas Spirit in Nigeria, Families Adjust to Rising Costs – Africa Health Report EXCLUSIVE

Juliet JacobDecember 12, 202405 mins

The festive season in Nigeria, traditionally marked by family gatherings and elaborate celebrations, is being overshadowed by economic hardship, forcing many citizens to alter their Christmas plans. Low key Christmas indicated by rising transportation costs, skyrocketing food prices. Coupled with stagnant incomes, the holiday spirit is dampening, as revealed in interviews conducted by Juliet Jacob,…

EFCC Commences Investigation of Suspected Oil Thief, Barge, Trucks

JohnDecember 12, 202402 mins

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigations of a suspected oil thief, two trucks and a barge handed over to the Commission by the Nigerian Navy, NNS Delta on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. A statement by EFCC Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale on Wednesday indicated that the Commission would…

FG to Transform Abandoned

Korede AbdullahDecember 12, 2024December 12, 202403 mins

By Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government has unveiled plans to convert its abandoned secretariat in Ikoyi, Lagos, into luxury apartments. This initiative is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to revamp disused government buildings across the state into modern complexes for the benefit of Nigerians. The Ikoyi federal secretariat has remained…

Oyetola Inaugurates Final Validation Workshop for National Marine and Blue Economy Policy

RabiuDecember 12, 2024December 12, 202403 mins

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola, has opened the final technical validation workshop for Nigeria’s National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy. The event, held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel on December 11–12, 2024, is part of ongoing efforts to solidify Nigeria’s framework for sustainable…

FG Partners Stakeholders to Tackle Post-Harvest Losses

Juliet JacobDecember 11, 202402 mins

The Federal Government has made a significant move to tackle post-harvest losses in Nigeria by forming a strategic alliance with the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Tuesday, the Ministry of Finance disclosed that Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the…

Customs Zone ‘A’ Gets New Boss: ACG Charles Orbih

Korede AbdullahDecember 11, 202402 mins

Assistant Comptroller General of Customs Charles Osikhena Orbih has taken over as the new Zonal Coordinator of Nigeria Customs Service Zone ‘A’ Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. This was disclosed in a press statement released on Wednesday and signed by Akanineyen Edeminam, Superintendent of Customs, Zonal Public Relations Officer. In his inaugural address, ACG Orbih emphasized…

JUST IN: Outrage as National Grid Collapses Again

RabiuDecember 11, 202402 mins

The Nigerian National Grid has experienced yet another collapse, just a month after the last major failure. This was confirmed on the grid operator’s official page on X (formerly Twitter), where a brief statement read: “Major Grid Set Back has occurred, Restoration to commence.” The repeated failures of the National Grid have drawn widespread criticism…

Zero VAT Policy on Drugs: Endless Wait for Crash of Prohibitive Prices, Pains Get Awful

Juliet JacobDecember 11, 202407 mins

The Federal Government of Nigeria’s decision to implement a zero Value Added Tax (VAT) on pharmaceutical products and medical devices was widely celebrated as a game-changer, aimed at reducing drug prices and easing financial pressures on Nigerians. The government set aside 150 days for the realization of the policy by offering zero import duty on…

Makinde Commissions 11MW Hybrid Power Plant, Calls on Energy Sector Investors

Korede AbdullahDecember 8, 202416 mins

By Korede Abdullah in Lagos Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has invited investors in the energy sector to partner with the state, citing a huge energy market. He made this call while commissioning the first phase of the 11 Megawatts Ibadan Hybrid Power Plant, the state’s first Independent Power Project. The power plant, a private…

Maintenance Alert: AEDC to Disrupt Power Supply in Abuja, Nasarawa for Upgrades

Juliet JacobDecember 7, 202402 mins

Residents of Abuja, Nasarawa State, and surrounding areas should brace for temporary disruptions in electricity supply as the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) undertakes maintenance work in collaboration with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). In a statement issued on Friday, December 6, 2024, AEDC revealed that the upcoming exercise will target essential enhancements at…

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