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The Ban On Baby Milk Price Promotions Should Be Lifted – Watchdog

A government watchdog has proposed lifting the ban on baby formula price promotions to prevent parents from "overpaying" for it. The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) interim report on the…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 10, 2024

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Poorer Women in Nigeria Can Now Have Free Caesareans

Nigeria has introduced a plan to provide free emergency Caesarean sections for "poor and vulnerable" women, aiming to reduce the country's high maternal death rate. Nigeria currently ranks fourth worldwide…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 9, 2024

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Mele Kyari Must Go: Civil Group Protests

As hardship continues to affect Nigerian citizens, the rate at which the price increase in basic commodities and food items shoots, causes the common man on the streets to always…

Desmond Okoh November 9, 2024

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Tax Reform Bill: Northern Governors Strongly Calls for Withdrawal

The lingering news on the tax reform bill made months ago by the presidency after the national unrest is somehow reshaping into what looks more like a controversial statement. A…

Desmond Okoh November 4, 2024

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Kemi Badenoch Named New Conservative Party Leader Following Leadership Election

In a historic moment for the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch has been appointed its new leader and Leader of the Opposition following the 2024 general election defeat. Badenoch, a prominent…

Precious Oladimeji November 2, 2024

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Burning Issue: Are we really in safe hands?

This Friday morning, November 1, 2024, the Federal High Court in Abuja was filled with over 70 people who participated in the #EndBadGoverment protest which was held in August, including…

Jessica Nagya November 2, 2024

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Poliovirus Cases in Nigeria Hit 83 Across 14 States

Nigeria has made notable advancements in its fight against polio, documenting 83 cases of circulating variant poliovirus type 2 across 14 states as of October 18, 2024. This denotes a…

Felicia Akindurodoye October 25, 2024

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Old Naira Notes Expiration: CBN Debunks Claims

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially refuted claims that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will cease to be legal tender by December 31, 2024. CBN's Acting…

Precious Oladimeji October 25, 2024

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Kwara State Minimum Wages

Kwara State has recently approved the implementation of a new minimum wage of ₦70,000, which marks a significant increase from the previous minimum wage of ₦30,000 set by the federal…

Fatiha October 22, 2024

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Celebration of general Yakubu Gowon’s birthday

General Yakubu Gowon, a prominent figure in Nigeria's history, celebrates his birthday on October 19th. Born in 1934, Gowon served as the military head of state from 1966 to 1975,…

Fatiha October 22, 2024

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WHO Certifies Egypt As Malaria-Free After 100-years Effort

The World Health Organization(WHO) has declared Egypt malaria-free, a major public health achievement for the Middle Eastern country with over 100 million residents. This milestone follows nearly a century of…

Felicia Akindurodoye October 22, 2024

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Edo Records 240 Lassa Fever Cases With 21 Deaths in 4 Months

Joseph Okoeguale, Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo State, has revealed that Edo State recorded 240 Lassa fever cases and…

Felicia Akindurodoye October 22, 2024

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Lagos minimum wage will be 85,000

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently announced that the minimum wage in Lagos will be increased to N85,000, a move that has garnered significant attention and sparked discussions across various…

Fatiha October 20, 2024

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Corruption and Fake Judgement: The Continuous Decline in Democracy

The Switch from Military rule to democracy After being governed by the military for about 16 years, a transition from continuous military dictatorship and coup into democracy became fully acceptable…

Desmond Okoh October 20, 2024

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Dangote Becomes 65th Richest Man in the World, Doubles Wealth to $27.8bn

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, has reached a remarkable new milestone by becoming the 65th richest person globally. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index,…

Precious Oladimeji October 20, 2024