To mark World Walking Day, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah, presents a special report on the transformative power of walking. This insightful feature discusses the significance of the day, while underscoring the extensive benefits of walking, from boosting cardiovascular health to reducing stress and anxiety. Promoting Physical Activity and Wellness Today, people…
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, emphasized the importance of trust in central banking during a speech to the Harvard Club of Nigeria in Lagos. “Trust is the currency of central banking. If the public loses trust in the institution, the efficacy of its policies diminishes,” Cardoso stated. The CBN’s Electronic Foreign Exchange…
The simmering embers of political discord between Sim Fubara and Nyesom Wike have been casting a long shadow over Rivers State, threatening to engulf the political landscape in a maelstrom of strife. The crisis has been heightened by the local government elections in the state which was marred by controversy and violence allegedly instigated by…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the Rivers State Police Command’s decision not to provide security for the local government elections scheduled for today, October 5, 2024. The police’s refusal is based on a Federal High Court order, which the NBA argues is unconstitutional and undermines democracy. According to a statement released by…
In a bold move to tackle environmental challenges, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to ban single-use plastics, including pet bottles and sachet water, across the state beginning January 2025. This decision follows the earlier ban on styrofoam in government establishments and the metropolis in January 2024. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the sale of $543.5 million to authorized dealer banks between September 6 and 30, 2024. The amount, equivalent to N844.92 billion, was sold at the rates of N1,540 and N1,580. According to Omolara Duke, Director of Financial Markets Department, the sale aimed to reduce market volatility caused…
Nigeria’s federal government has made a significant move to boost the country’s economic growth by exempting 63 key items from Value-Added Tax (VAT). This decision is part of a broader fiscal policy and tax reform aimed at supporting various sectors, including clean energy, transportation, and oil and gas. The announcement was made by Taiwo Oyedele,…
Dr. IDOWU OLUFEMI AMOS, a senior lecturer in sociology at Federal University, Lokoja Kogi State, brings his academic expertise to bear on the Oro festival controversy in an exclusive interview with our correspondent, Korede Abdullah, on Friday. Dr. Amos provides nuanced perspectives on why the Oro festival remains a vital part of Yoruba heritage, exploring…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against mpox, approving the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use. This milestone decision will greatly improve global access to mpox testing, particularly in countries struggling with outbreaks. The approved test, Alinity m MPXV assay, manufactured by Abbott Molecular Inc., is a…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Niger State following a devastating boat accident that occurred on Tuesday night in Mokwa Local Government Area. This was disclosed in a press statement released on Thursday and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The…
