The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed a notable increase in Mpox infections among males in Nigeria. Since January 2024, 67% of reported Mpox cases have been in males. According to the NCDC, men represent about 70% of the 6,001 suspected and confirmed Mpox cases in Nigeria since September 2017. The […]
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20 Nigerian States Borrow N446bn Amid Revenue Decline and Rising Debt Costs
In the first half of 2024, 20 Nigerian state governments borrowed a staggering N446.29 billion, driven by declining revenues and mounting debt servicing costs. This borrowing trend underscores the severe financial challenges faced by state administrations. Debt servicing has become a significant burden, consuming 80.7% of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for 29 states in […]
FG Warns 11 States as Cameroon Prepares to Release Water from Lagdo Dam
The Federal Government has issued a flood alert to 11 Nigerian states in response to the upcoming release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. According to a statement from the Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Muhammed, controlled water releases from the dam will begin on Tuesday, September 17, […]
NMDPRA Defends NNPC’s Role in Dangote Refinery Petrol Pricing
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has addressed concerns regarding the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) role in setting petrol prices from the Dangote Refinery. NMDPRA clarified that the pricing structure is based on a “willing buyer, willing seller” agreement, following the full deregulation of the petroleum sector under the Petroleum […]
Three Oil Marketers Set to Import 141 Million Litres of Petrol Amid Price Hike
Three major oil marketers are expected to import about 141 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Nigeria this week, following the Federal Government’s full deregulation of the downstream oil sector. The vessels, carrying 105,000 metric tonnes of PMS, are anticipated to arrive in the country soon. This comes after the Nigerian National Petroleum […]
President Tinubu to Reshuffle Cabinet Before Nigeria’s Independence Day
President Bola Tinubu is expected to reshuffle his cabinet ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1, 2024, according to sources within the presidency. The move comes in response to growing criticism of the administration’s handling of the economy, with several key ministries, including Petroleum Resources, Power, Transport, Water Resources, Environment, and Defense, likely to […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, September 18, 2024
The black market exchange rate for the dollar to naira on September 17, 2024, stands as follows: buyers can exchange one dollar for ₦1,650, while sellers offer it at ₦1,660, according to sources from the Lagos parallel market. It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize these black […]
Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar Raises Alarm Over Escalating Economic Hardship in Nigeria
Former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has expressed deep concerns over the worsening economic conditions in the country, stating that the situation is spiraling out of control. Speaking during a visit by the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights leadership in Minna, Niger State, he noted that many Nigerians are struggling to […]
‘No More Excuses’ – TY Danjuma Urges CDS Musa to End Banditry
Retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma has urged the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa to decisively end banditry and violence in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the book Big Boots: Lessons From My Military Service by retired Major General Solomon Udounwa, Danjuma emphasized that the current military leadership must tackle these issues […]
Ex-Midfielder Owen Hargreaves Reveals Two Reasons Why Arsenal Can’t Win UCL
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has shared his views on why he believes Arsenal may struggle to win the UEFA Champions League this season. Hargreaves identified two main factors contributing to his skepticism: Hargreaves acknowledged that Arsenal has potential and could achieve success in other competitions, but he emphasized that the intensity of the […]