Sachet ban: Solving a health crisis, worsening mass poverty?
By CHIKE ALOZIE By 6:30 am., Mama Bose’s wooden stall in Mushin is already open. Bread on one side. Sachet water in a cooler. Small provisions stacked carefully. And tucked in a basket beneath the counter, sachets of legal, NAFDAC-approved alcohol that sells quickly and keeps her daily cash flow alive. Remove those sachets, and […]
Anambra EXCO approves N777m for key projects
The Anambra State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the release of over N777 million for strategic infrastructure and security-related projects across the state.
C’River: Customs seizes 14,375 litres of PMS bound for Cameroon
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) intercepted by Operation Whirlwind in Calabar, the Cross River capital.
Reps fault agencies’ submissions in pre-shipment probe, demand fresh documents
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating pre-shipment inspection of exports and alleged non-remittance of crude oil proceeds has expressed dissatisfaction with submissions made by key government agencies, directing them to provide updated and comprehensive documentation.
US says 17,500 Americans returned from war zone
More than 17,500 Americans have returned to the United States since the country and Israel launched war on Iran last weekend, the State Department said Wednesday.
FEC approves major road projects, Carter bridge demolition
THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved several major road and bridge projects across the country, including the reconstruction of key highways and the redesign of Carter Bridge in Lagos.
