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FG bans LPG export, gives fresh directives to crash price
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Effective November 1, 2024, the Federal Government has banned the export of locally produced…
Enugu govt. announces outbreak of cholera, urges residents to take precautions
The Enugu state government has announced the outbreak of cholera in the state, urging residents to take precautions…
NCDMB, UBEC, sign MoU on Smart Schools Initiative
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and the Universal Basic Education Commission…
Cardoso restates CBN’s commitment to youth development
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s commitment…
OECD-backed group calls for global pact to solve water crisis
Countries need a new international pact to fix a mounting water crisis that could cut economic growth by…
NCDC warns of rising cholera, lassa fever, marburg threats
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over the rising incidences of infectious…
Sahara Group highlights three-pronged net zero plan
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Strategic investment in gas assets and infrastructure, integration of renewable energy and emissions reduction…
Nearly half the world’s 1.1 billion poor live in conflict settings
More than a billion people worldwide live in acute poverty and 40 per cent are in countries exposed…
WFP urges African-led solutions for peace, food security in Nigeria
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Amidst rising food insecurity and malnutrition in Nigeria, the United Nations World Food Programme…
Nigeria inaugurates project 10M to combat hypertension, diabetes
The Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) has announced the inauguration of “Project 10 Million”. The project is a…