Despite advancements in medicine, malaria remains a global health problem with devastating consequences, particularly in tropical countries, including Nigeria. A Professor of Applied Parasitology at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Titus Olusi, stated this while delivering the university’s 196th inaugural lecture titled “Parasite-Free World: Achievable or Wishful Thinking?” on April 14, 2026. According to Professor Olusi, in Nigeria and other endemic regions, malaria “has been a menace to the health conditions of both rural and urban populations.” He warned that when not treated promptly, “malaria infection could progress to complications such as multi-organ failure in adults, severe anaemia,…
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Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has pledged to establish an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) laboratory at the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI), Ogun State. The governor said this is part of efforts to strengthen digital skills development and promote innovation among Nigerian students. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ibrahim Kaula, disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina, noting that Radda made the commitment on Tuesday at the institution’s 23rd convocation lecture. According to him, Radda, represented by his deputy, Faruq Lawal-Jobe, spoke on the theme, “Digital Literacy: Fundamental Skills and Job Creation Tools for…
The Federal Government says Nigeria produces approximately 1.4 million metric tonnes of palm oil annually, while domestic demand exceeds 2.5 million metric tonnes. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this on Thursday at the National Stakeholders Meeting on the Joint Development of Nigeria’s Palm Oil Production Capacity in Abuja. Kyari was represented by his Senior Technical Assistant, Mr Ibrahim Alkali. He described the meeting as a strategic platform requiring clarity of purpose, alignment of interests, and decisive action to reposition the palm oil sector. The minister recalled that Nigeria was a global leader in palm…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced tougher enforcement measures against tanker operators, declaring that any vehicle that fails to meet Safe-to-Load requirements will not be permitted to load petroleum products under any circumstance. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the 2026 technical training for Safe-to-Load Desk Officers and Marshals deployed to petroleum depots and terminals nationwide. Mohammed said the Corps would ensure that all tanker-related crashes are subjected to comprehensive investigations, with accountability extended across the entire value chain, including inspecting officers, depot managers, drivers, and vehicle owners.…
Fatima Bago, wife of the Niger State governor, has inaugurated a statewide advocacy campaign on routine immunization and primary health care, urging collective action to ensure no child remains unvaccinated. It was reported that the programme was launched in Minna during a state-level advocacy event held at the Primary Health Care Centre, Garatu, drawing key stakeholders in the health sector. She said the gathering marked a moment of unity, driven by a shared commitment to ensuring that every child grows up healthy and strong, with improved access to quality healthcare services across the state. According to her, routine immunisation remains…
The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations says it spent five million dollars (approximately N7.4 billion) on Shock-Responsive and Social Protection (SRSP) in Nigeria in 2025. The Acting Country Director of WFP, Serigne Loum, disclosed this at the inauguration of the Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) Technical Working Group (TWG) and the validation workshop for the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in Abuja on Thursday. The programme, organized by WFP in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, had as its theme: “Leveraging Social Safety Nets for Emergency and Disaster Response.” He assured that WFP would…
The media team of Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has dismissed as false and misleading claims circulating in a viral video by American commentator Mac Arnold, warning against the spread of unverified narratives capable of fueling tension. In a statement issued by Bashir Adefaka on Thursday, the Sultan’s media office said it had been drawn to recent video claims and remarks attributed to Arnold, which it described as “sensational and unsubstantiated,” and allegedly targeted at the person and office of the Sultan. The statement noted that similar allegations suggesting any link between the Sultan and acts of violence or terrorism had…
The naira appreciated to N1,341.99 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, marking its strongest performance since February 18, 2026. The currency’s appreciation reflects a consistent upward trajectory during the week—from N1,358/$ on Monday to N1,348/$ on Tuesday—while also improving from N1,369/$ recorded on April 8. The trend suggests a modest restoration of short-term confidence and relative stability at the official FX window. Nonetheless, underlying vulnerabilities remain evident. Nigeria’s external reserves declined to $48.72 billion as of April 13, compared to $49.18 billion at the beginning of the month, indicating continued pressure on external buffers. Structural inefficiencies…
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) says it has dismantled a cross-border fraud syndicate and arrested a fake World Bank official. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the syndicate was dismantled and the suspect arrested following actionable intelligence from the East Africa Sub-Sahara Africa Safe Promotion (EA-SSASPF) Foundation. Placid said the intelligence revealed that the foundation is a registered NGO in Nairobi, Kenya, and that Mr Julius Kithome and Ms Cynthia Kithome were introduced to the suspect by Rev. Edy Ndeto in Nairobi. The police…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 509 pieces of raw donkey skin, 460kg of dried donkey meat, and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth N98.3 million in Adamawa and Taraba states. Mr Muhammad Tako, Area Comptroller in charge of the Adamawa and Taraba Command, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday in Yola. He said the seizures were made within six weeks to curb smuggling and protect the Nigerian economy. Tako said other items seized include 43 jumbo sacks of second-hand clothing, as well as five cartons and 12 packages of Viagra 200mg tablets. “Other items listed above were…