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admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: House of Rep Donates N704.9m To Support Nigerians

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         Members of the House of Representatives have collectively donated about N704.9 million from their salaries over the past six months to alleviate the struggles of vulnerable Nigerians.     This initiative was spearheaded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abass Tajudeen, in response […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N899.50 Against Yuletide

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          In a bid to offer relief to Nigerians during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of petrol to N899.50 per liter.     The Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, made this […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGRRIA:Court Grants Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello N500m Bail Amid Money Laundering Trial

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in the sum of N500 million, as he faces a trial over alleged money laundering involving N110 billion.     Justice Maryann Anenih, who presided over the case on Thursday, […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: State House Allocates N15bn For SUVs, Tyres, And Office Complex In 2025 Budget

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria            The Nigerian State House has proposed a budget of N15.09 billion for the purchase of SUVs, car tyres, and the construction of an office complex for Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants as part of the 2025 Appropriation Bill.     The budget, titled “Budget […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: NAFDAC Warns Against Sales Of ‘Counterfeit’ Antimalarial Drugs

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to stay away from an anti-malarial drug called, Paludex tablets, which has been circulating, describing it as “counterfeit”.     The agency said the drugs, labeled as Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine), are manufactured […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: Tinubu Presents 2025 Budget: Defence, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure Tops Priorities

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has presented the N47.9 trillion 2025 budget to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja, on Wednesday, 17th December, 2025.     The budget titled; “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity, […]
admin - December 19, 2024

Malawi Blood Transfusion Service Faces Challenges In Meeting Annual Blood Collection Target

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi            The Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) has collected 82% of its annual blood collection target by November 2024, a 12% drop from the same period last year.     According to MBTS Marketing and Public Relations Manager Janet Katonda, the drop is due to financial hiccups […]
admin - December 19, 2024

Weather Alert: Malawi To Experience Severe Heatwave From December 19-23

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, has warned that Malawi will experience a severe heatwave from December 19 to 23, 2024.     According to a statement released by the department, the heatwave is expected to affect the entire country, with temperatures soaring to […]
admin - December 18, 2024

NIGERIA: Adesina Reveals Why Buhari Did Not Remove Fuel Subsidy

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has revealed why Buhari chose not to remove the fuel subsidy during his tenure, describing him as a leader deeply committed to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.     In […]
admin - December 18, 2024

NIGERIA: Heavy Security At NASS As Tinubu Set To Unveil N47.96tn 2025 Budget Amid

    By Onoja Baba, Abuja             Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to present the 2025 national budget, valued at N47.96 trillion, before a joint session of the National Assembly today.     The budget proposal, recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), is expected to outline the […]
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