Drug prices have remained high as the federal government’s plan to introduce zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products drags.In June 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed an executive order aimed at eliminating tariffs, excise duties, and value- added tax (VAT) on specialised machinery, equipment and raw materials for pharmaceuticals. The goal was to stimulate local production
Bureau De Change (BDC) operators say they are not getting dollars from the commercial banks as directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), noting that the situation threatens naira stability.
As the 2027 election approaches, an ally of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai confirmed on Monday, March 10, that El-Rufai has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a viral letter circulating on social media, El-Rufai, a founding member of the APC, announced his resignation from the party. “As a founding
The reconciliation meeting took place at the residence of Alhaji Muritala Ashorobi, the first Chairman of the party in Lagos and the current Chairman of the Reconciliation Committee. Prominent members in attendance included former Deputy National Chairman Chief Olabode George, former Minister of Cooperation and Integration Dr. Abimbola Ogunkelu, former BoT member Mrs. Aduke Maina,
By Abideen Adenekan Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored the winner as Galatasaray secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alanyaspor at GAIN Park. Galatasaray fell behind in the 23rd minute to a Tonny Vilhena strike. They responded in the second half, leveling in the 51st minute through an own goal by Fidan Aliti. Osimhen sealed
3trillion in 3 months – Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude oil producer and home to one of the biggest private refineries in the world, imported N3.3 trillion worth of Motor Spirit, Ordinary (Petrol) in the last three months of 2025
Donald Trump has refused to say whether the US economy is facing a recession or price rises in the wake of his administration’s flip-flopping on tariff threats against some of its closest trading partners. Asked if he was expecting a recession this year, Trump said there was a “period of transition” taking place.
Millions at Risk: US Aid Cuts Could Worsen Africa’s Malaria Crisis. Washington, D.C Health experts are raising alarms as proposed U.S. aid cuts threaten Africa’s battle against malaria, a disease that claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year. With lifesaving programs at risk, millions of people—especially children—could lose access to vital treatment and prevention
South-South Congress Intensifies PDP Crisis Amid NWC and Wike Camp Conflict. The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepens as former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike’s camp rejects the South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee announced by the National Working Committee (NWC). PDP National Vice Chairman for the South-South, Dan Orbih, and another anonymous leader from
Nigerian Monarch Sues Shell Over Oil Spills, Public Health Crisis. Lagos, Nigeria – A Nigerian monarch has taken legal action against Shell, one of the world’s largest oil companies, over decades of environmental pollution that have devastated local communities. The lawsuit, filed in a Nigerian court, alleges that repeated oil spills have severely contaminated land,
