Mr. Abdulfatah Aliyu, Vice Chairman of the Abuja GSM Village, says the rising cost of living and inflation have significantly altered consumer behaviour towards technology and mobile gadgets. Aliyu told reporters on Wednesday in Abuja that Nigerians now prioritise gadget repairs over buying new devices. According to him, many Nigerians previously preferred to replace their handsets whenever they developed problems. “As it is now, the economy is not what we expected, so consumers have had to set their scale of preferences,” he said. “Before spending money, you must prioritise and ensure it is something you really need. If you have…
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The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has begun investigating a suspected chemical spill on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway following a truck accident that left a white foamy substance at the scene. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued to the press on Wednesday and signed by its Assistant Director (Press), Mrs Nwamaka Ejiofor. According to the statement, a team from the Kaduna State Field Office, led by State Coordinator Mr Hena Emmanuel, visited the site to commence the investigation. The team met with the Police Commander for Jere, Assistant Commissioner of Police Sani Zubairu, the Federal Road…
The wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians to adopt healthy lifestyles to improve their brain health, describing a healthy brain as the foundation for a sound and healthy life. Soludo made the call on Wednesday in Awka while commemorating the 2026 World Brain Day, which is observed globally every July 22. This year’s theme is “Brain Health: Access for All”. The day is marked annually to raise awareness about brain health and neurological disorders. READ ALSO: CS-SUNN pushes Niger for stronger nutrition funding, maternity leave implementation She emphasised the importance of good nutrition, regular physical activity,…
Borno, Yobe and Adamawa state governments have mapped out response strategies and evacuation plans to mitigate the effects of impending floods. In separate interviews with reporters on Wednesday, officials said the initiatives were based on predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) about likely floods in parts of the states. Yagana Ali-Abadam, Director of Administration at the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said the state government had constituted a flood preparedness committee comprising relevant stakeholders. She listed the stakeholders as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the…
The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, Technical and Professional Services Employees (AUPCTRE) has urged the Federal Government to pay the outstanding two-month wage award owed to workers. The National President of AUPCTRE, Benjamin Anthony, made the call in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Wednesday. Anthony, who is also the National Chairman of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC), said the union had repeatedly written to the Federal Government over the unpaid wage award. He recalled that the government initially owed workers four months’ wage award, paid one month after the union’s intervention, and later settled…
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Tuesday kicked off the screening exercise for its annual Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA), with over 3,000 participants already captured in Lagos. The exercise aims to equip artisans with free technical training, internationally recognised certification, and job placement support across various trades, including plumbing, tailoring, and others. Speaking at the event, Mr. Hassan Sauman of the Technical Vocational Skills Training Development Department at ITF said the programme is part of the strategies to actualise the transformation agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Sauman stated that the core objective of the SUPA programme is to…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has described the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to retain all monetary policy parameters as appropriate, given prevailing global economic uncertainties. The Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, said this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday while reacting to the outcome of the 306th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The MPC retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.50 per cent and left all other monetary policy parameters unchanged. ALSO READ CBN holds MPR at 26.5% as MPC signals caution amid global uncertainties Yusuf said…
The Chairperson of the Ojo Farmers Community, Mrs. Mayriam Ali, has called on the government to strengthen support for farmers through mechanization, irrigation, and soft loans to boost food production in Lagos State. Ali made this appeal during an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. She commended the Lagos State Government for its interventions, including fertilizer distribution, farm visits, and other agricultural support programs, but emphasized that more investments are needed to address constraints limiting productivity. According to her, the Commissioner for Agriculture regularly visits farms to assess farmers’ needs and monitor the impact of government initiatives. “The Lagos…
The Bauchi State Government has disbursed N625 million in startup grants to 1,250 youths and women to boost agricultural production and promote agribusiness across the state’s 20 local government areas. Gov. Bala Mohammed announced this during the official presentation of the grants at Tafawa Balewa on Tuesday, stating that each beneficiary would receive N500,000 to establish an agricultural business. He said the initiative aims to tackle unemployment, create wealth, and improve food security through increased youth participation in agriculture. The governor told the youths, who underwent a two-week intensive practical training conducted by the International Skills Acquisition Centre (ISAC) at…
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), through its Rapid Response Team (RRT), has facilitated specialist orthopedic care for three vulnerable patients at Sir Muhammad Sunusi Specialist Hospital, Kano. This was announced on Tuesday in Kano by Aminu Turaki, Public Relations Officer of the agency. The statement said the intervention was directed by KSCHMA’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Muktar, as part of efforts to ensure vulnerable residents access quality healthcare regardless of financial constraints. One beneficiary, Yusuf Isah, who sustained severe leg injuries in a road traffic accident, underwent leg amputation after specialist evaluation determined it was necessary to save…