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We must moderate our demands for forex, says Cardoso

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has called on Nigerians to cut down on their demands for...

Again, Police neutralize kidnappers, gunrunners, recover arms

In a bid to rid the country of criminals, including kidnappers, the Intelligence Department-Intelligence Rapid Response Team (FID-IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force...

At least 600m Africans will remain without electricity by 2030 – World Bank

Nearly 600 million people in Africa are likely to remain without electricity by 2030 as the continent continues to grapple with electricity deprivation,...

Japa: NMCN sets new requirements for nurses, midwives’ certificate verification

In a bid to curtail the ongoing emigration of Nigerian nurses and midwives abroad, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has...

Anambra Govt. Busts Baby Factory Operating As Hospital

The Anambra State Government has busted a baby factory, disguising itself as Mother and Child Hospital and Maternity. The hospital located at No....

FCTA Disburses N4.8bln to Six Area Councils, Other Stakeholders

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disbursed N4.8 billion to the six Area Councils and other stakeholders as statutory allocation for the...

88.4m Nigerians living in extreme poverty, says FG

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Temitope Fadeshemi, has revealed that a staggering 88.4 million Nigerians are currently...

EFCC sets up task force to combat dollarization of economy, mutilation of naira

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the setting up of a special task force in zonal commands to address currency...

Police foil fresh kidnap attempt In Abuja, kill gang leader

The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that its operatives from the Force Intelligence-Intelligence Rapid Response Team (DFI-IRT) have foiled a fresh kidnapping attempt...

World Bank projects Borno, Kaduna, five other northern states to face severe food crisis in 2024

At least seven states across the Northwest and Northeast parts of Nigeria have been projected to be at a “crisis food security level”...

Nigeria’s inflation rate will drop to 21% in 2024, says CBN Gov. Cardoso

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has guaranteed that despite increasing food and commodity prices, Nigeria’s inflation...

CBN reforms yielding positive results, says Cardoso

Recent reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are beginning to show positive results in the foreign exchange market, the governor...

Female genital mutilation: Protect girl-child’s rights, vulnerability, First Lady tells parents

The wife of the President, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has advised parents and guardians to protect the rights, vulnerability, and well-being of the girl-...

Sachet alcoholic drinks now phased out, as NAFDAC begins  clampdown on producers, consumers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced the enforcement of the ban on the importation,...

GAIN, NCIC award $16,000 to Nigerian innovators for safe, nutritious foods

In a bid to encourage the consumption of safe and nutritious foods in Nigeria, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and the...

Deceased ex-Yobe Gov. Bukar Ibrahim buried in Saudi Arabia

The remains of a former governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Bukar Abba Ibrahim, were laid to rest in Saudi Arabia on Monday. According...