Cost of healthy diet stood at N1,041 in May–NBS

The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) per adult a day stood at N1,041 in May 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The NBS revealed…

Cost of healthy diet rose to N1,041 in May – NBS

The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet per adult a day stood at N1,041 in May 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics has said. The NBS revealed this in…

PCN shuts 531 illegal medicine outlets in Abuja 

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has shut down 531 medicine outlets in the Federal Capital Territory for various offences, including operating without registration, poor documentation, and stocking of ethical products…

China announces $10m agric support for Global South nations

* 1,000 scholarships *100,000 training opportunities The government of the People’s Republic of China has announced a $10 million in support for the agricultural development of the Global South nations.…

Lagos gives registration ultimatum to commercial bus drivers

The Lagos State Government has issued a two-week registration notice to all public transport drivers (Korope/Danfo bus drivers) as it releases the restructuring plans to improve the commuting experience in…

Tinubu assures Abuja market fire victims of support

President Bola Tinubu has stated his administration’s support to victims of the fire incident that rocked the Old Karu market in the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Thursday. The…

Benue moves LG election to Nov 16

The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission has postponed the state’s local government election from July 6 to November 16, 2024. The Chairman of the commission, John Chen, disclosed this while…

Tinubu’s housing initiative to create 6,500 jobs in A-Ibom – FG

The Federal Government disclosed on Friday that its 250-Housing Unit Renewed Hope Estate in Akwa Ibom State would create jobs for over 6,500 people in different trades across the state.…

FG approves e-verification for military pensioners

The Chairman, Military Pensions Board (MPB), AVM Paul Irumheson, says the Federal Government has approved an electronic verification system for military pensioners to ensure sanity in pension administration. Irumheson stated…

Minimum wage: NLC cautions governors against dictatorial tendencies

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Friday cautioned state governors against exhibiting dictatorial tendencies amidst the recent statements made by some governors regarding their desire to pay what they deem fit…

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