Nigeria’s maize importation has witnessed a dramatic decline over the past decade, dropping from $154.24 million in 2017 to just $1.1 million in 2023, according to data sourced from Trademap and analyzed by African Health Reports (AHR). In 2014, the country imported maize worth $58.11 million. This figure dropped significantly to $19.55 million in 2015….
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…
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…
In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that the first major rejig of his cabinet takes immediate…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called for a united front against procurement fraud in Nigeria. Speaking at the Close-out and Journalism Award Ceremony of the International Centre for Investigative Journalism (ICIR) Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP) in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu emphasized…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Ekoh Justin Okezie on multiple charges, including forgery and providing false information to an officer of the Commission. According to a statement by the ICPC on Tuesday, Mr. Okezie appeared before Honorable Justice N.K. Nwosue-Iheme at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed frustration with accessing the area in the Democratic Republic of Congo where a mysterious disease has emerged, saying the difficulty is a major challenge in determining its cause. WHO said in a new report heavy rains have made the region, located within a 48-hour drive from Congo’s capital…
A gridlock erupted at the Kuje Junction in Abuja, on Thursday as the only road linking the area to the Highway (Yar Adua Expressway-Airport Road) was blocked for about 30, minutes leaving people stranded. A security guard who prefers anonymity, said our Reporter the roadblock was caused by the Police in order to pave way…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Healthcare workers in Lagos State, comprising the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals, the Joint Health Sector Unions, and the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, have announced a three-day warning strike. The strike, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, December 11, and…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed circulating lists of ambassadorial nominees as false, reiterating that appointments are solely the President’s responsibility. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry clarified that no ambassadorial appointments have been made, stressing that the list circulating on social media is “fake.” The statement…
