Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Armed Forces have stepped up their efforts to combat terrorism, insurgency, and related activities across the country. Strategically deployed troops are working to dismantle terror networks and destroy terrorist capabilities. This was contained in a press statement on the weekly report of ongoing military operations by the Armed…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Army’s 81 Division has commenced an investigation into an incident that resulted in the death of a policeman. The army has apprehended the soldier involved, handing him over to the Military Police. The tragic incident occurred in Lagos on October 9, resulting in the death of a police…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is teaming up with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) to transform the nation’s ports. The goal is to identify top-notch public-private partnership (PPP) models for rehabilitating, modernizing, and concessioning Nigerian ports. According to a press…
The Nigerian government says it is set to implement a presidential executive order eliminating Value Added Tax (VAT) and excise duties on pharmaceuticals and medical devices. This initiative follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive from four months ago, aimed at boosting local production and lowering healthcare costs. In a statement on X, the Head of Information…
In a significant policy shift, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that married women will no longer need to present a letter of consent from their husbands to obtain visa clearance for certain countries. This development is part of a comprehensive review of the visa clearance process required by the NDLEA for…
In observance of World Mental Health Day, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health has urged for greater attention to be paid to mental health in the workplace, stressing the importance of a safe and healthy environment for all employees’ well-being. The ministry conveyed its message through its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, highlighting…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that depression and anxiety contribute to a staggering loss of approximately 12 billion workdays annually, costing the global economy around $1 trillion. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, emphasized the day’s theme, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” highlighting the pivotal role of…
*Demand Reversal Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano residents, including commuters and commercial tricycle operators, on Wednesday, in the commercial city-state, unanimously condemned the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel, a development that has paralysed business and commercial activities. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited had on Tuesday approved an upward…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda under control, with “almost zero risk” of cross-border spread. This announcement follows the initial report of the outbreak in late September. Soeaking at an online briefing on Thursday, Africa CDC Director , Jean Kaseya stated, “The outbreak…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The 6th Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) – National Judicial Institute (NJI) Capacity Building Workshop has called on judges handling economic and financial crimes to exercise more caution when granting restraining orders. This call to action was made in Abuja on October 9, 2024, in a communique issued at…
