The Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has released its 2025 Nigeria Activity Report, revealing worsening malnutrition, recurring disease outbreaks and persistent maternal healthcare challenges across the country. The report highlighted rising cases of severe acute malnutrition, repeated outbreaks of infectious diseases and continued maternal mortality concerns in underserved and crisis-affected communities. MSF, which has operated in Nigeria since 1996, said it treated more than 440,000 children for malnutrition, over 300,000 people for malaria and assisted more than 33,500 deliveries in 2025. The humanitarian organisation said it maintained regular medical projects in 10 states — Bauchi,…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled a six-pillar strategic initiative, tagged the “Compact for the Future of Regional Integration,” aimed at repositioning the regional bloc to address growing political, economic and security challenges across West Africa. The proposal was presented on Thursday in Abuja by Abdel-Fatau Musah during the ongoing First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament. Musah described the initiative as a “survival strategy” designed to strengthen regional integration, rebuild trust among member states and citizens, and reposition the regional bloc to deliver more tangible benefits to the people of the region. According to him,…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the elevation of 12 justices to the Court of Appeal. At its 111th meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Council made the recommendation to President Bola Tinubu. A statement signed by the NJC’s Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, disclosed that those recommended for elevation are Justice Emeka Nwite, Justice James Kolawole Omotosho, Justice Yakubu Mohammed, Justice Abodunde Oluwatoyin, and Justice Ajuwa Raphael. Others are Justice Abua Ojie, Justice Ijohor Jennifer, Justice Shuaibu Bala, Justice Buba Njane, Justice Kado Sanusi, Justice Ademola…
A compliance officer with Zenith Bank Plc on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the bank filed Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) over transactions linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The witness, Mashelia Arhyel Bata, disclosed while testifying as the fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama.The The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Malami alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, on an amended 16-count charge bordering on conspiracy, concealment and laundering of alleged…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports claiming that it altered the timetable for its 2027 primary elections, insisting that the dates earlier announced remain unchanged. The ruling party made this known in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, , and posted on the APC’s official platform on Wednesday night, May 13, 2026. According to the statement, the House of Representatives primary election will hold on Friday, May 15, 2026, while the Senate primary election is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026. The party also stated that the State House of Assembly primary election will take place…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, valued at about N10.4 billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. The agency disclosed that the seized consignment weighed 4,173.5 kilograms and had an estimated street value of N10,433,750,000. According to the NDLEA, the illicit shipment originated from Toronto, Canada, on March 28, before being transported by rail to Montreal, where it was loaded onto a vessel, Jakarta Express Voyage. The cargo later arrived at Tanger Med Port in Morocco on April 15 and was subsequently transferred onto…
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced a fresh N600 billion Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction for May 2026. The bond offer is part of the government’s broader strategy to finance fiscal obligations, deepen the domestic capital market, and attract institutional investors amid sustained demand for fixed-income securities. According to the offer circular issued by the DMO on Tuesday, the auction will be held on May 18, 2026, while successful subscriptions will be settled on May 20, 2026. The DMO disclosed that the offer consists of two re-opened FGN bond instruments valued…
For decades, Nigeria’s economy has largely been discussed through the lenses of oil, agriculture, telecommunications, banking and infrastructure. Yet quietly, another sector has been expanding into a powerful economic force with growing continental and global relevance. That sector is Nigeria’s creative economy. What many once viewed merely as entertainment is now rapidly evolving into a serious investment ecosystem capable of generating jobs, exports, foreign exchange earnings, technology innovation, tourism growth and global commercial influence. The conversation is no longer simply about music stars or movie celebrities. The conversation is now about: intellectual property digital monetization cultural exports technology-driven content distribution…
The naira recorded a slight decline against the United States dollar on Monday, closing at N1,375/$ at the official foreign exchange market amid heightened global uncertainty triggered by renewed tensions in the Middle East. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the local currency weakened from Friday’s closing rate of N1,364/$ as the U.S. dollar maintained strength in the international market on concerns that prolonged geopolitical instability could sustain inflationary pressures and delay global interest rate cuts. Market analysts said investors are closely watching developments in the Middle East, rising crude oil prices, global inflation trends, and…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the formal assumption of office of Mr. Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the apex bank. ASHENEWS recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Yuguda’s appointment followed the recent redeployment of the former Deputy Governor, Bala Bello, who has been appointed Special Adviser to the President on Political Economy. Mr. Yuguda officially assumed office on Monday, May 11, 2026, after subscribing to the relevant oath at the CBN headquarters. A photograph released by the bank showed the Governor of the…