The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $4.4 million (approximately N7.4 billion) to support efforts against cholera in Lagos. This significant funding aims to address the recurrent cholera outbreaks that have plagued the densely populated city, particularly in underserved communities. Cholera, a highly contagious disease caused by ingesting water or food contaminated Read More…
Gernot Rohr, the Republic of Benin’s national football team coach, is facing an early setback ahead of the team’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria. The veteran defender, Cédric Hountondji, has been ruled out due to a thigh injury sustained before Benin’s last match against Rwanda in September. Gernot Rohr, a Read More…
Nigeria is gearing up for the International Continental Cup 2024 in Anadia, Portugal, with a team of 13 gymnasts, comprising 11 females and 2 males. The team, led by Anthony Asuquo, head coach of Tony International Gymnastics Club (TIG), will depart Nigeria on November 6, 2024, for the competition scheduled from November 8 to 101. Read More…
Shola Shoretire, the Nigerian-eligible forward, is set to triumphantly return to Old Trafford on Thursday, November 7, 2024, as his new team PAOK takes on Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League. This marks 900 days since Shoretire last played for the Red Devils in a competitive match. Shoretire began his youth career with Whitley Read More…
In a landmark decision, the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out charges against 119 protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance movement. This ruling marks a significant victory for the activists who have been advocating for governmental reforms and accountability. The #EndBadGovernance movement gained momentum in 2020, following the #EndSARS protests against police brutality. The Read More…
Nigeria is bracing for one of its worst hunger crises, with more than 30 million people expected to be food insecure next year. This represents a one-third increase from this year, driven by economic hardship, according to a joint report by the Nigerian government and the United Nations released on Friday. The report highlights the Read More…
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s fintech sector, Moniepoint has achieved “unicorn” status after raising $110 million from investors, including Google. This development is a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging funding environment for African technology companies. The funding round, led by London-based private equity firm Development Partners International (DPI) and supported by Google’s Read More…
Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre (Grooming Centre), a leading Nigerian NGO focused on empowering the economically active poor, has completed an extensive renovation of St. Peter’s Secondary School, Awomnuzie, in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State. In partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, this transformation delivers advanced educational facilities to the school, setting Read More…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a stark warning about the escalating cholera outbreak, reporting 359 deaths nationwide in the first nine months of 2024. This alarming update was part of a press statement released today, highlighting the critical situation in Lagos and other affected regions. Dr. Ifeanyi Okafor, a public health Read More…
Faith Conversations (by the Nigeria Prayer Group) First and foremost, let me express my deep sadness that we have to hold this kind of conversation at all. It is a clear indication of the failed state of our nation: Government is not fulfilling its primary role of keeping the lives of citizens safe and secure. Read More…
