Abuja Residents Struggle with Cash Shortage Ahead of Christmas

Is it low key Christmas? The signs appear to indicate low mood feeling around the country. Ordinarily, this time in December the Christmas festivities is felt as preparations towards celebrations are upbeat. It is an annual sparkle and, naturally light up the atmosphere.  The 2024 celebrations may be special for different reasons.  Umar Dalhat Muaz…

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Saint Mulumba Condemns Introduction of Sex Education in Nigeria Schools, Cautions FG against Further External Borrowing

The Knights of Saint Mulumba Nigeria (KSM) has strongly condemned the introduction of sex education in some Nigerian secondary schools, while also cautioning the federal government against further external borrowing, citing the country’s rising debt levels. This was expressed in a communique issued at the conclusion of its 45th Annual Supreme Council Convention held in…

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HURIWA Condemns Court Order on Dele Farotimi’s Book, Citing Threat to Democracy

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized a recent court order directing the seizure of Dele Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System”. HURIWA in a statement on Thursday, described the order as a stark example of anti-intellectualism and a setback for democratic ideals, likening it…

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Workshop Seeks to Improve Nutrition in Akwa Ibom State

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State are participating in a five-day workshop to adapt the National Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy, supporting community mobilization efforts under the Advancing Nutrition in Nigeria Project. The project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Helen Keller International, aims to…

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World Bank Set to Approve $500m Loan for Nigeria’s Agriculture, Others

The World Bank Board is set to approve a $500 million loan to Nigeria today, 13 December, 2024 aimed at enhancing rural access and agricultural marketing across the country. The loan will fund the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project—Scale Up (RAAMP-SU), designed to improve rural infrastructure and promote social cohesion. The loan aims to…

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NAFDAC Investigates Suspected Counterfeit Amoxycillin Circulation in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a detailed investigation into reports of suspected counterfeit Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules, reportedly manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and marketed by Devine Kings Pharmaceutical Ltd. This probe comes in response to serious adverse reactions allegedly linked to the medication, with complaints emerging…

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Chief of Army Staff Confab 2024 Holds December 15

The Nigerian Army is set to commence the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference 2024, at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja, from Monday, 15 December to Thursday, 19 December 2024. The conference, which will be chaired by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede  presents a veritable platform…

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WHO Urges Nigeria to Close TB Funding Gaps as Epidemic Persists

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Nigeria to address critical funding gaps and systemic challenges in its fight against Tuberculosis (TB).  Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National TB Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Country Representative, highlighted Nigeria’s progress in TB control while underscoring the urgent need…

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