Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the fact that Nigeria accepted grains from Ukraine does not make Nigeria a weak or failed state. “Egypt gets about 60 percent of its grains from Ukraine. The fact that Egypt gets about 60 percent of its grains from Ukraine does not make it a failed state. “The fact that we are having challenges at the moment does not make Nigeria a failed state. “Therefore, accepting grains from Ukraine does not make Nigeria or Egypt a failed country. “It is a normal thing because countries exist to depend on one another,’’…
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Yaseer Alhassan is a 35-year-old electrician in Sokoto. He started his apprenticeship in 2003 when he was 14. He travels across West Africa for car programming. Until now he enrolled to study electrical engineering at the Umaru Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto, he is a secondary school certificate holder. Determined to excel in the job, he has had to switch between electrical and mechanical apprenticeship and has grown to become a sought-after electrician who fixes electrical faults in auto gearboxes of all sorts of automobiles. Alhassan’s clients cut across some West African countries to which he is invited to fix auto gearboxes…
Negligence and lack of regular health checks contribute to the high cases of sudden deaths in the country, says Mrs Adaku Ego, a health official. Ego, who works at the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit, Public Health Department, Anambra State Ministry of Health, made the assertion on Tuesday in Awka during a free blood pressure screening tagged – ‘Know Your Numbers’ Campaign. The campaign is in collaboration with the Nigerian Cardiac Society and the Population Services International. She said that the causes of sudden deaths could include complications of hypertension, heart attack, stroke, and heart failure among others. According to her, people…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says addressing food insecurity should be the immediate priority for the Nigerian government. The IMF said this in its End-of-Mission statement issued after the completion of the IMF Staff 2024 Article IV Mission to Nigeria, a copy of which was obtained in Abuja on Tuesday. The End-of-Mission statement includes statements from IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country The statement said the new government inherited a difficult economic situation marked by low growth, low revenue collection, accelerating inflation, and external imbalances built up over the years. “Addressing food insecurity…
Gov. Umar Bago of Niger will meet with Olivia Chow, the Major of Toronto, Canada, in September as part of efforts to increase food sufficiency in the state. The Chief Executive Officer, Voice of Africa (VOA), Canada, Mr Michael Oloyade, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja Oloyade said the governor would use the occasion of his working visit to Canada in September to synergise with Canadian public and private organisations on food security. He said the proposed working visit would include a series of engagements tailored to enhancing infrastructure support, agricultural development, food security, and governance in…
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says Meningitis is a serious disease that requires prompt medical attention for effective treatment. The NCDC via its official website on Tuesday, said that to ensure early reporting to a healthcare facility, it was crucial for Nigerians to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis. “Common symptoms of meningitis include sudden high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion, and in some cases, a skin rash. “It is important to note that symptoms can vary, depending on the age of the individual, with infants…
The Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced two Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit in its March offer. The first offer is a two–year FGN savings bond due on March 13, 2026, at an interest rate of 15.097 per cent per annum. The second offer is a three–year FGN savings bond due on March 13, 2027, at an interest rate of 16.097 per cent per annum. “Opening date is March 4, closing date is March 8, and settlement date is March 13, while coupon payment dates are June 13, Sept. 13, Dec 13…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the ongoing reforms being carried out by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration will soon guarantee a future for the country Shettima gave the assurance in Gombe at the launch of the “Outsource to Nigeria Initiative” (OTNI), a drive to redirect the talents and skills that abound in the country The initiative is significant in capturing a portion of the global Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) Market valued at 8.79 trillion dollars. Shettima described President Bola Tinubu, as “a visionary leader, refined economic strategist who has a firm grip on the distinction between the current…
In a move aimed at bolstering women’s economic empowerment, the Federal Government has announced plans to launch a series of initiatives, including a $100 million project funded by the World Bank. Among these initiatives is the President Bola Tinubu Cares (P-BAT) for Nigerian Women project. The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, revealed these developments during a press briefing following a solidarity walk with various women’s groups in Abuja, as part of the activities marking the upcoming 2024 International Women’s Day celebration. These projects signify the government’s commitment to advancing gender equality and fostering opportunities for women to thrive…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says all is set for the appointment of nine Permanent Secretaries for the nine Secretariats of the FCT Administration. Wike disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, while fielding questions from journalists, after inspecting some road projects in the FCT. He explained that the development was in line with provisions of the FCT Civil Service Commission Act, 2018, which President Bola Tinubu had approved its implementation. He said the President’s decision was in fulfilment of his “Renewed Hope” Agenda.” The minister said the most senior directors in the FCTA would…