NCDC Warns Of Rising Cholera, Fever, Marburg Threats
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has raised concern over the rising incidences of infectious diseases across the country. Its Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, during a news conference yesterday in Abuja, attributed the recent floods in northern states, including Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Yobe, and Kano, as the primary factor worsening the spread of cholera in these regions, now identified as the epicenters of the outbreak. Nigeria will also become one of the first countries to roll out a new R21 malaria vaccine after receiving a first batch of 846,200 doses produced by the Serum Institute of India and Novavax. The Health Minister, Muhammad Ali Pate, says the doses represent a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to eliminate malaria.
Cholera Death Toll Reaches 378, NCDC Warns of Heightened Risk Amid Northern Floods
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant rise in cholera-related deaths, which have now reached 378 as of October 13, 2024. This figure is more than double that was recorded at the same time last year, according to the agency. Speaking to newsmen today in Abuja, NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide […]
FIRS Says Four Tax Reform Bills Aims to Harmonize All Tax Laws
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zack Adedeji, has said the four tax reform bills recently presented to the National Assembly aims to harmonise all tax laws scattered in different tax laws and establishment bills. Adedeji who said this during a meeting with the Committee on Finance, at the National Assembly Abuja, noted that […]
Senators Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio
Senators today unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The assurances of loyalty on the Presiding Officer of the Senate came on the heels of reports on Wednesday, that some aggrieved senators planned to impeach the Senate President, which was denied by the Presidency and the Senate. Raising a point […]
Tanker Fire: Tinubu Sends High-Level Delegation To Jigawa
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa in response to Tuesday night inferno in Majia town, which claimed over 100 lives. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, the government […]
Senate Responds to Jigawa Tanker Explosion With New Directive
The Nigerian Senate has expressed shock over the death of over 100 people who were burnt to death while scooping fuel from a fallen truck near Dutse, the Jigawa state capital. The Senate equally called on the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the National Emergency Management Agency to provide relief materials to surviving victims of the […]
Senate Denies DSS Invasion of NASS Over Alleged Impeachment Moves
The Nigerian Senate has debunked rumours of impeachment plot against the President of the Senate by unknown aggrieved Senators. Reacting to an online publication which claimed that there were underground moves to remove him from office, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio Described such reports as fake and should be totally disregarded. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that […]
FG to Revisit 2009 University Based Union Negotiations
The Federal Government has reestablished a 7member renegotiation committee to address the 2009 agreements with university-based unions. Inaugurating the committee yesterday in Abuja, Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, gave the members three months to conclude negotiations. The committee, chaired by Dr. Yayale Ahmed, comprises representatives from ASUU, SSANU, Non-Academic Staff of Educational and Associated Institutions, and the National Association of Academic Technologists.
FG Unveils Reforms for Economic Growth
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has unveiled an ambitious agenda for economic reform to reduce inflation, create jobs, and foster growth in key sectors. Speaking at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit (NES30), in Abuja yesterday, the minister said that government was focused on agriculture, manufacturing, oil, and housing as vital drivers of Nigeria’s economy. He said that the intention was to tackle poverty by enhancing agricultural productivity and food security, which is essential to lowering the high inflation rate. Edun added that the government was partnering with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to establish agricultural processing zones, which would provide a robust supply of raw materials for domestic industries.
National Grid Successfully Restored after Collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that the national grid has successfully restored about 90 per cent of bulk power supply across its substations nationwide, following a system collapse that plunged the country into a blackout. Its spokesperson Ndidi Mbah in a statement late yesterday, explained that bulk power supply has been restored to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres throughout the country. She noted that while recovery efforts began immediately, there was a setback at approximately 10:24 AM on Tuesday, but the TCN has made significant progress in the recovery process, ensuring that about 90 per cent of its substations nationwide now have bulk power availability. Mbah clarified that the partial disturbance did not impact the Ibom Gas generating station, which had been isolated from the grid.
