*Borno Farmers Resume Cultivation Due to Improved Security – Spokesman Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria conducted massive operations across all regions of the country between July 10 and 17, killing terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims, and disrupting oil theft worth over ₦291 million. Director…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the third consecutive month in June 2025, dropping to 22.22 per cent from 22.97 per cent in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday. The bureau said, “This shows that the headline inflation…
This special report explores how the new Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill could shake the financial foundations of key government agencies, grounding their revenue autonomy and testing the resilience of critical operations that millions of Nigerians rely on every day. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent sheds light on the development. Financial Turbulence Ahead…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Sola Giwa, has disclosed that Lagos residents lose an estimated N1 trillion every year due to productivity lost in traffic gridlock, with commuters spending an average of six hours daily on the road. Giwa made this known on Tuesday during the flag-off…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee to organise a state burial for Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for the State Funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari,” the Office of the Secretary to the…
Hussaini Kafi I Kano The Kanawa Pharmaceutical Coordinated Wholesale Centre (KPP-CWC) in Kano has confiscated substandard drugs and unwholesome food items worth over N1.3 billion, in a major clampdown aimed at safeguarding public health. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, the Superintendent Pharmacist of the centre, Furera Ado, revealed that 40.3% of the pharmaceutical products sampled…
In a decisive step to stem the tide of counterfeit and harmful pharmaceuticals into Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigeria Customs Service have inaugurated a joint Implementation Committee to operationalise their 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). A statement issued by Customs on Friday confirmed that the…
US President Donald Trump has held a meeting with five African leaders on investment opportunities, strengthening economic relationships and unlocking investment opportunities across the continent. The discussion with the leaders of the African nations was held Wednesday. Nigeria was noticeable absent at the event where the African leaders showcased their nations’ abundant natural resources. The…
Nigerian customs officials have warned that cash smuggling remains a major funding route for terrorism and organised crime, after intercepting more than £420,000 worth of undeclared foreign currency at Kano Airport. During a press conference on Monday at the Customs House in Bompai, Kano, three suspects – including a Ghanaian national, Ahmed Salisu – were…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified recent speculations regarding charges related to the newly launched Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform, affirming that no hidden fees have been introduced and that the BVN enrolment for Nigerians residing within the country remains entirely free of charge. Making the clarification in Abuja on Friday, the…
