Amid the raging conflict between Israel and Iran, many Nigerians trapped in the crisis have cried out for urgent assistance from the Nigerian government, lamenting the lack of proactive evacuation efforts as other nations swiftly move to rescue their citizens. The affected Nigerians, most of whom are based in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, disclosed that
The Federal Government has announced a big new plan. It will connect people’s loan history (how they borrow and repay money) to their National Identification Number, also known as NIN. This means your NIN will now be used to track if you are paying back your loans. The head of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation,
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Nigerian government has raised a serious warning to all Android phone users. A new phone virus called Tria Stealer is now spreading across the country, and it is targeting people’s WhatsApp, Telegram, and bank apps. This virus can steal your private messages, your bank information, and even send money out of
The Nigerian government is intensifying efforts to close the gap between national Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) policies and their real-world implementation by actively involving private sector actors in regulation, data sharing, and coordinated stewardship programs. Experts note that AMR remains a major public health threat, undermining decades of progress in healthcare and agriculture. To tackle this,
In a move to enforce stricter adherence to regulatory guidelines, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a fine of N628 million on eight Distribution Companies (DisCos) for failing to comply with directives on capping estimated bills for unmetered customers. This action follows a comprehensive review of the DisCos’ billing practices, which revealed significant
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified its commitment to cancer control by launching an extensive capacity-building programme that has successfully trained 120 researchers in advanced oncological research methodologies, our correspondent learned yesterday. The landmark initiative, implemented through the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Nigerian Cancer Research Network, represents a significant milestone
