AFRICA

Cholera is Treatable, Preventable, Nobody Should Die of Cholera, Says NCDC’s Muntari Hassan

Dr Hassan emphasised that cholera is treatable and preventable, and urged coordinated efforts and improved hygiene in Nigeria.

3 months ago

Nigeria Approves $1.442m NDLEA Budget For Arms And Ammunition, Others

The Federal Government has approved $1.442 million for arms and ammunition to enhance NDLEA's counter-narcotics operations

3 months ago

Regulator Refutes Dangote Refinery’s ‘Dirty Fuel’ Claim, Says Imports To Nigeria Meet Specifications

The NMDPRA has affirmed that no substandard fuels are being imported into Nigeria as all imports meet current specifications.

3 months ago

Tinubu Establishes 7-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee to Combat Nigeria’s Cholera Outbreak

Tinubu has directed the formation of an inter-ministerial committee to manage the cholera emergency operation centre led by the NCDC.

3 months ago

Tinubu To Submit N6.6trn Supplementary Appropriation Bill To National Assembly Thursday

Tinubu will submit a supplementary budget to National Assembly on Thursday, which includes the cost of a presidential private jet.

3 months ago

Kenya Tax Bill Protests Turn Deadly, 5 Dead As Police Fire On Demonstrators Who Storm Parliament

Police in Nairobi fired on demonstrators protesting a new tax bill, resulting in at least five deaths.

3 months ago

Tinubu Has Revamped Nigeria’s Economy, Says Finance Minister Wale Edun

Finance Minister Wale Edun has revealed a 15% decrease in Nigeria's debt stock in US dollar terms.

3 months ago


ASUU Berates Government Over Unpaid Balance Of Withheld Salaries

ASUU’s Ilorin branch has criticised the FG for the delay in paying the balance of three months of withheld salaries.

3 months ago

Barack Obama’s Half-Sister Tear-Gassed During Protests Outside Parliament In Nairobi

The half-sister of former US President Barack Obama was one of the protesters tear-gassed during protests in Nairobi.

3 months ago

Nigeria Bans Single-Use Plastics in Government  Agencies 

Nigeria's federal government on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastics in all its ministries, departments, and agencies.

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