In this report, Gom Mirian explores the implications of the ongoing energy crisis, the disconnect between promises and reality, and the potential consequences for the upcoming elections. Reliable Electricity In a nation where reliable electricity is essential for development and poverty alleviation, the incessant collapse of Nigeria’s national grid has become a pressing concern…
The federal ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has called for the establishment of agricultural insurance and weather advisory desks at the community level to bolster climate resilience among smallholder farmers. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari made the call on Monday in Abuja. Kyari stressed the critical role of timely weather…
A non-governmental organisation, the Long Term Solution for Destitute Initiative has urged the Federal Government to tackle the issue of begging with compassion and understanding. The plead which follows the five-day ultimatum for beggars to vacate Abuja’s streets, issued by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike was made on Sunday in…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions, comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has announced an indefinite strike over withheld salaries. The strike will officially commence at midnight on Sunday, October 27, 2024. According to a circular from the…
A new study from the University of Virginia has found that intense exercise significantly suppress appetite, especially among women. The study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, examined how exercise intensity affects ghrelin, a hormone responsible for regulating hunger. “Ghrelin is released from the stomach and crosses the blood-brain barrier, interacting with the…
At least two individuals have died and 18 others have been hospitalised due to a cholera outbreak in the Kwalmiya community, Kanam District of Plateau State. The state commissioner for health, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, confirmed the situation on Saturday, emphasising the need for urgent public health measures. “This week, we woke up to reports of…
The Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) has initiated a seven-day nationwide warning strike as of midnight, October 25, 2024. This decision was announced by Kabiru Minjibir, National President of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), during a press briefing following an expanded National Executive Council meeting in…
The Medical and Health Workers’ Association at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)has suspended its indefinite strike for one month to allow for mediation. Chairman Adetoye Ayodeji confirmed this development following a meeting with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja. “It was suspended for one month,” Ayodeji stated. “Mr….
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration would not repeat the mistakes of previous governments regarding livestock farming, emphasising the need for self-sufficiency in dairy production. His commitment came during the opening of a two-day Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms on Thursday in Abuja. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that claims regarding the cessation of old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes as legal tender by December 31, 2024, are inaccurate. Acting Director of Corporate Communications, CBN, Mrs. Sidi-Ali Hakama, stated, “These claims are false and calculated to disrupt the country’s payment system.” The CBN’s announcement follows…
