Story Summary: Arrival of JYNNEOS Vaccine: Africa CDC and UNICEF have delivered 99,100 doses of the JYNNEOS mpox vaccine to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Key Figures: The vaccine was received by DRC’s Minister of Health Samuel Roger Kamba,…
Story Summary: Lagos State Government has approved Yoruba Language as a subject for the 2025 placement tests. Permanent Secretary Mr. Abayomi Abolaji announced the decision at a stakeholders’ meeting in Alausa. Primary six pupils will be tested on Yoruba Language…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced it will take severe measures, including shutting down Point of Sales (PoS) businesses that failed to register by the September 5 deadline. In a public notice released on Friday, the CAC highlighted the…
Story Summary: Fuel Price Hike: NNPCL raises petrol prices to N855–N897 per litre. NBA Reaction: President Afam Osigwe criticizes the increase, calling it “deeply troubling.” Economic Impact: Osigwe warns the price hike will worsen poverty and hardship for Nigerians. Government…
Story Summary: Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, a non-profit focused on improving public service and healthcare delivery, has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) and HealthPort Limited. The partnership aims to enhance…
Story Summary: Private Hospitals Lament High Electricity Costs: Private medical practitioners in Nigeria are expressing concern over the rising electricity tariffs affecting their operations. Call for Government Support: The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has appealed to the…
Story Summary: BudgIT Raises Concerns: BudgIT Nigeria exposed an N80 million budget allocation for ‘Pregnancy Sensitization’ in the 2024 budget of the National Space Research Development Agency (NASRDA). Alleged Budget Insertion: The civic group accused lawmakers of inserting the allocation…
Story Summary: Dangote Group Denies Reports: The Dangote Group has refuted claims that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has begun lifting fuel from its new refinery. False Report: Reports suggested that NNPCL was selling petrol from the Dangote…
Story Summary: Suspect Arrested: Nigerian Army confirms the arrest of Adeleye Ayomide, suspected of killing Idowu Christiana, a 300-level FUNAAB student. Abduction Details: Christiana was kidnapped on August 19, 2024, along Ikorodu-Yaba Road in Lagos State. Ransom Paid: Kidnappers initially…
Story Summary: Petrol pump price surged to N897 and N855 per litre from N617 on Tuesday. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) condemned the price hike, urging the government to reverse the decision immediately. TUC criticized the increase as being made…
