The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced its intention to revise sanctions for exporters of substandard products. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, conveyed this decision during a press conference on Tuesday. She expressed her dismay at the high rate of substandard goods being rejected in foreign countries and Read More…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the BudgIT Foundation Nigeria for its exemplary work in budget tracking and advocating transparency, stating that their report will establish a new benchmark for responsibility and accountability in the country’s public finance. Shettima, represented by his Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua, made these remarks during the Read More…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully apprehended 32 individuals suspected of engaging in a wide range of criminal activities over the past month. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this announcement while parading some of the suspects at the State Police Headquarters in Ikeja. According to Hundeyin, the suspects were allegedly Read More…
Napoli’s talented Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen, has encountered a setback due to a hamstring injury sustained while on international duty, the club confirmed on Monday. The 24-year-old striker was forced to leave the field due to injury around the 60th minute during Nigeria’s recent friendly match against Saudi Arabia, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Read More…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed plans for the inauguration of the first phase of the largest food logistics hub in West Africa in 2024. This ambitious initiative aims to significantly enhance food security within the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this announcement during a press conference held at the conclusion of the Read More…
A pair of conjoined twins, who were delivered by a team of medical experts at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), have tragically passed away. Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, shared this sombre information in an interview with NAN on Monday in Lagos. The hospital’s management had initially celebrated the Read More…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has put forth a proposed budget of N26.01 trillion for the year 2024. This budget is predicated on an oil price benchmark of $73.96 and an interest rate of 21 per cent. At the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday in Abuja, Minister of Budget and Read More…
The Lagos State Government has officially reopened Ladipo Market in Mushin, successfully fulfilling the necessary criteria for the resumption of business activities. In a statement released on Monday, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, confirmed the market’s reopening after a temporary closure due to multiple environmental violations. Wahab underscored the Read More…
Felabration, an annual cultural extravaganza, has been a fixture since its inception in 1998. Conceived by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti, it’s a vibrant tribute to the renowned Nigerian musician and human rights activist, Fela Kuti, who is celebrated as the trailblazer of Afrobeat music. This celebration, which came to an end on Sunday, has earned its place Read More…
Nigeria, the most populous nation on the African continent and an economic powerhouse is currently in the throes of a severe cost-of-living crisis that has profound implications not only for its people but also for its economic landscape. This crisis has emerged as a potent confluence of both domestic and international factors, creating a formidable Read More…
