Month: October 2024

Enugu Health Official Calls for Urgent Need for Child Immunization Amid High Under-5 Mortality Rates

During a UNICEF media training session, Dr. Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, revealed that Nigeria’s under-5 mortality rate is alarmingly high at 100 deaths per 1,000 live births, largely due to preventable diseases like measles. Dr. Ani-Osheku emphasized the importance of a collaborative effort between UNICEF and the […]

My Focus is on Nigeria’s Challenges, not 2027 Re-Election – TInubu

President Bola Tinubu emphasized that his priority is not on securing re-election in 2027 but on addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges. He made these comments at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West Zone Assembly held at Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday. Represented by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Tinubu expressed his […]

Death Toll in Niger Boat Mishap Expected to Exceed 100

Around 300 passengers were en route to celebrate the Muslim festival Mawlid in north-central Niger State when their boat capsized, officials report. Rescue workers fear that the death toll from this tragedy, which has already reached 36 confirmed fatalities, may surpass 100 as they continue to recover bodies from the River Niger. The incident occurred […]

Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector Hit Hard by September Floods

In September, Nigeria’s agricultural sector faced severe challenges as devastating floods swept through vulnerable communities, exacerbating food insecurity concerns in farming areas. Flooding in Anambra and Borno states forced anxious farmers to harvest crops prematurely, raising alarms about food availability. Paul Odenigbo, Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, reported that many farmers […]

Nigeria Begins Selling Crude Oil, Refined Products in Naira

In a landmark decision, Nigeria has initiated the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira, signaling a pivotal shift in its economic strategy. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, announced the launch of this initiative, which was implemented following the Federal Executive Council’s directive effective October 1, […]

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