The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reports that the nation lacks enough immunizations as the number of fatalities from the most recent cholera epidemic approaches 40. Even though the exact delivery date is still uncertain, Nigeria has placed an order with donor organizations for more cholera vaccines, according to Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of…
According to Chief Oludare Adekolu, National Chairman of the Association of Greenfield Rice Producers, Marketers, and Entrepreneurs, Nigeria can produce significantly more rice than what is now produced, provided that real producers receive sufficient assistance. The CEO of Igbemo Rice Processing Company Limited, Adekolu, stated that his organization, which has branches across Nigeria, connects rice…
Cholera is an infectious disease that usually spreads through contaminated food and water that contain the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It causes severe dehydration and diarrhea. The current cholera outbreak, which has impacted 30 states, including Lagos and Ogun, has resulted in no fewer than 37 deaths. In a statement released on Thursday by the State…
Refilling a 5-kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), usually costs N7,418.45 in May 2024, up from N4,360.69 in May 2023. This is a year-on-year increase of 70.12%. According to the NBS, Benue had the highest average cost of N8,012.03 for refilling a 5 kg gas cylinder in May 2024, followed by Enugu at N7,926.21 and Ondo…
According to information on the NELFUND website on Monday, 137 universities nationwide have now partnered with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. However, the data disclosed neither the identities of the participating institutions nor their status as state- or federal-controlled entities. It simply stated in its data insight section, that 137 collaborating with esteemed institutions.” In…
There are concerns that students may be in danger of cholera, food, and waterborne illness brought on by the consumption of the vibrio cholera bacteria, as classes return on Wednesday following the midterm break and Sallah vacation. The sickness, which began to spread across the nation last week, might spread quickly in schools if preventive…
Food inflation increased to 40.66 percent in May, making it harder for Nigerians to feed themselves. This occurred when the price of food increased by 61%, from 25.25% in June 2023 to 40.66% in May 2024, indicating a consistent increase in the expense of living. This is based on examining the most recent National Bureau…
The Federal Government cannot allocate all of its resources to satisfy the N250,000 minimum wage demand, the Presidency stated on Sunday, citing the unsustainable nature of organized labor’s protest. Following an increase in proposals to N62,000 by the government and the Organized Private Sector, negotiations between the Federal Government and Organized Labour broke down on…
There are 17 confirmed cases of cholera in the state, according to the Lagos Ministry of Health. Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, revealed this information during a speech about the measures taken to contain the outbreak in Lagos State. In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry stated that 350 suspected…
During the Sallah holidays, Muslims and other Nigerians are encouraged by the Department of State Services (DSS) to use caution when participating in religious and social activities. Additionally, the DSS advised them to follow all applicable personal security protocols. The advice was included in a statement that was provided to media on Saturday and signed…
