Snakebite: FCTA to sanction hospitals over protocol negligence, confirms antivenom surplus
The disclosure came as a direct response to the mounting public outcry following the tragic passing of singer and social media influencer Ifunanya Nwangene at a federal government-owned facility, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), in Jabi, Abuja, as a result of snakebite.
FG signs MoU with six professional bodies to train 10 million Nigerians
The Federal Government on Monday flagged off a free nationwide training programme aimed at equipping 10 million Nigerians with financial inclusion, literacy and digital skills, as it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six professional bodies.
Nigerian newspapers review: State govts now to share payment of electricity subsidy — FG
Another headline states that growing internal rifts within opposition political parties are stoking fears that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may coast to a second term long before voters cast their ballots.
New tax law: NTPIC emphasises need for clear communication, public trust
By Cynthia Alo The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) has continued its stakeholder engagement programme, convening a high-level consultative session with leading tax advisory firms, professional bodies and institutional representatives to support the effective implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws. The institutions were represented by their national presidents, while the advisory firms were represented […]
Ten kidnap victims rescued after gun battle between security forces, bandits in Niger
A joint security team has rescued 10 suspected kidnap victims following a gun duel with bandits in Niger State, the police have confirmed.
Nigeria’s fintechs raise $520m, lead Africa amidst interest rate pressure — CBN
•Urges domestic funding to sustain fintech growth •Says over 60% of fintechs eye regional expansion By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem remained Africa’s leading innovation hub in 2024, raising over $520 million in equity funding despite rising global interest rates and tightening financial conditions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed. According to […]
