Bribery, VIP Treatment Deepening Crises/Scandal Often, narratives about Nigerian Prisons or properly stated, Correctional Centres are emitting highly reprehensible vicious activities that unfortunately mirror the country before her peers in the comity of nations. Juliet Jacob, taking as a case study the recent controversy involving a popular transgender based in Lagos, South West Nigeria, looks…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its border security and surveillance capabilities with the acquisition of a new Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B aircraft, marking a significant upgrade to its air wing operations. This acquisition sends a clear message to economic saboteurs that the NCS is stepping up its game in the fight against smuggling…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira, effective October 1st, 2024. This development follows a directive from the Federal Executive Council (FEC), aimed at enhancing the country’s economic sovereignty. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Adebayo Olawale Edun,…
Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has named his daughter, Helen as the Acting First Lady after the passing of his wife. The announcement was made on Friday, October 4, during a condolence visit to Uyo by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, along with other notable figures. In a heartfelt reminiscence of…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a slight decline in the Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) in Nigeria. The CoHD, which measures the least expensive combination of locally available food items that meets global dietary guidelines, dropped to N1,255 per adult per day in August 2024. This reflects a 0.8% decrease from…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced a significant transformation in Nigeria’s fuel consumption and production landscape for 2023, marked by a notable decline in the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and a rise in domestic production of other fuel types. According to the NBS report, the volume of PMS trucked across the…
The United Nations has raised alarms about escalating outbreaks of measles, mpox, and Marburg virus disease across East Africa. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric disclosed on Wednesday that the region continues to face multiple health emergencies alongside severe humanitarian challenges. “Measles and mpox outbreaks continue, with at least 776 mpox cases reported in the region as…
For over 40 years, the Ajaokuta Steel Mill, currently with 10, 000 staff members on monthly incomes from tax-payers hard earnings, has stood as a symbol of Nigeria’s unfulfilled industrial promise, despite massive investments. In this in-depth investigation, Africa Health Report’s Juliet Jacob explores the complex reasons behind the mill’s persistent inactivity and examines the…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians residing in Lebanon to leave the country due to increasing violence, particularly in areas impacted by Israeli strikes on Hezbollah and other regions. In a statement released on Wednesday by NIDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, and posted on the commission’s official…
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has announced a strategic partnership with WEMA Bank Plc to empower 500,000 women across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones. The initiative aims to improve the livelihoods of women through skill acquisition, agriculture, grants, and loans. A significant portion of WEMA Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) will also be dedicated to…
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