A public alert issued on Monday by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) warns that Dove Hand Soap (100g) and Dove Deodorant products may pose serious risks to users’ reproductive health and, ultimately, to unborn children. The warning follows a ban on these specific products by the European Union (EU), as referenced in Public Alert No. 018/2025. NAFDAC highlighted four variants of the affected products—three manufactured in Italy and one in the United Kingdom: The following are the serial number, product name, batch number, barcode number and country of production: 1. Dove Exfoliating Hand Soap…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has announced that the bulk of the $200 billion he plans to donate over the next 20 years will be directed toward Africa, with a strong focus on health, education, and development. Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Gates told an audience of government leaders, diplomats, and development partners that his philanthropic efforts will center on partnering with African governments that prioritize the well-being of their citizens. “By unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa can be on a path to prosperity — and that’s an…
For their continued loyalty and patronage, Dangote Cement Plc has rewarded its distributors and customers with choice gift items and cash prizes worth over N11 billion. At the 2025 edition of its Customer Awards & Gala Nite held in Lagos—a premium celebration dedicated to recognising and rewarding its highest-performing distributors—the cement giant, under the theme Let’s Acceler8, presented several CNG trucks, containers filled with products, and substantial cash rewards. Welcoming guests to the event, Chairman of Dangote Cement and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, commended the distributors for their unwavering commitment and resilience “in driving our business forward,…
Renewed clashes between farming communities and herders in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State have claimed at least 16 lives, local sources have confirmed. The latest wave of violence, which occurred between May 12 and 14, affected Mungadosso, Bandawa, Wuro Guga villages, and the remote Fitowa bush. Eyewitnesses reported a cycle of reprisal attacks by both sides. The initial assaults reportedly began in Mungadosso and Bandawa, where suspected herders launched three separate raids, leaving about 10 people dead and several homes destroyed by fire. Residents believe the attackers used a settlement in Wuro Guga via Jen as their…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Sokoto State Government have expressed optimism on the successful outcome of the 2025 Polio Immunisation Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign in the state.
On Tuesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, to address the ongoing political crisis in the State. The crisis, as I understand it is the fight to finish between Governor Fubara and former governor and current Minister of the FCT, Wike. President Tinubu took a clear position on the matter blaming Governor Fubara for the crisis: “It is public knowledge that the Governor of Rivers State for unjustifiable reasons, demolished the House of Assembly of the state as far back as 13th December 2023 and has, up until now, fourteen (14) months after, not rebuilt same”…
Africa’s leading industrialist and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport in Olokola, Ogun State, alongside a new cement plant in Itori with a production capacity of six million metric tons per annum (Mta). Speaking during a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Dangote attributed his renewed investment in the state to the governor’s investor-friendly policies and commitment to fostering economic growth. He described Ogun State as Nigeria’s manufacturing hub, offering an attractive business climate. “We had previously abandoned our investment plans in the…
The Pan-African conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited (Dangote Group) and its subsidiaries disclosed that they paid over N402 billion in taxes in 2024, making them the highest taxpayers in the country. Dangote’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, made this declaration during a meeting with senior media executives who visited him at his Lagos office. He stated that Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and its subsidiaries—Dangote Cement, NASCON, and Dangote Packaging Limited, among others—remitted a total of N402.319 billion in taxes for the outgoing year, in line with their commitment as responsible corporate entities. Recall that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) had,…
Entrepreneurs, product owners, and Nigerian manufacturers looking to expand into the U.S. market can now gain expert insights at the Export & Prosper Masterclass – Lagos Edition, hosted by USA Africa Business Hub. Scheduled for Saturday, 8 March 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Centre (MAN Centre), Ikeja, this exclusive session will equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to export profitably, safely, and legally to the United States. The masterclass will be led by Gbenga Omotayo, Founder of USAfrica Hub & USAfrica Business Expo, and will cover essential topics including U.S. export regulations (FDA,…
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared ₦1.703 trillion revenue among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) for January. This is according to a communiqué made available to newsmen at the end of FAAC meeting by Mr Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) on Thursday in Abuja. According to the communiqué, the N1.703 trillion total revenue comprised statutory revenue of N749.727 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N718.781 billion. It also comprised Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N20.548 billion and Augmentation of…