4 May 2025
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FG to Invest $2 Billion in Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure to Boost Connectivity

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the digital divide through strategic investments and public-private partnerships aimed at expanding telecommunications infrastructure across the country. At a stakeholder engagement session organized by the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), an arm of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), industry leaders and government officials convened in Lagos to discuss sustainable solutions for expanding connectivity in unserved and underserved communities. Themed “Strengthening Partnership for Sustainable Telecommunication Infrastructure in Unserved and Underserved Communities,” the event brought together key stakeholders, including the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and…

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Infant Mortality in Nigeria: Efforts and Challenges in Cross River State

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By EDITH NWOVU Infant mortality remains a critical public health concern in Nigeria, where thousands of children die each year before their first birthday. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, Nigeria has one of the highest infant mortality rates globally, with approximately 74 deaths per 1,000 live births. This translates to hundreds of thousands of infant deaths annually, highlighting the urgent need for effective interventions to combat this tragic loss of life. Globally, 2.3 million children die within the first 28 days of life, accounting for 47% of all child deaths under the age of 5 years. Data…

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MPOX: Nigeria, Others To Benefit As WHO Plans $135m Fund

Wendy R.

Nigeria and several other countries that have been recently hit by the Monkey Pox (MPOX) outbreak, stand to benefit from a $135m funding plan by the World Health Organization (WHO). A statement by the organisation on Monday said the fund was necessary as it has launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to stop outbreaks of human-to-human transmission of mpox through coordinated global, regional, and national efforts. This follows the declaration of a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO Director-General on 14 August. Although the current plan is subject to inputs by WHO’s member states, who…

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Kenyan Police Arrest Binance Executive Who Escaped From Nigeria

Wendy R.

The Kenya Police Service has arrested fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as the International Criminal Police Organisation moves to extradite him to Nigeria within the week. Government sources familiar with the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak on the matter confirmed the development to our correspondent on Sunday night. One of the sources said, “Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has been arrested by the Kenya Police Service, and he would be extradited to Nigeria this week by INTERPOL.” Another source noted, “As we had said before that Anjarwalla would be extradited, he has…

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NCAA Commences Safety And Economic Audit Of All Private Jet Operations In Nigeria

Wendy R.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has commenced a safety and economic audit of all private jet operations in Nigeria. It has also suspended a private Airline, Mattini Airline Services Limited, over the runway excursion that took place at Ibadan Airport yesterday. In a statement by the NCAA Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, it explains that following the runway excursion, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into the occurrence. It states that the Mattini Airline Services Limited holds a valid Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF). According to the statement, while the NSIB is conducting the…

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Save Nigeria From Impending Danger, Anambra Cleric Tells Tinubu

Wendy R.

Catholic priest, Rev. Father Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as ‘Ebube Mụọnsọ’, has called on President Bola Tinubu to, as a matter of urgency, make meaningful efforts towards revamping the economy to reduce the sufferings of Nigeria and save the country from impending danger. Obimma made the call while speaking to journalists at Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Church, Umudioka in Dunukofia Council Area, on Saturday. The cleric observed that Nigerians have been in extreme hardship since the past seven months of the Tinubu-led administration, which according to him, has led to the death of many and massive migration of Nigerians to…

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Why More Manufacturers May Leave Nigeria After P&G – MAN

Wendy R.

A photo combination of the of MAN DG, Segun Ajayi-Kadir and P&G logo. The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has regretted the exit of multinational consumer goods manufacturer, Procter & Gamble from Nigeria, saying that more manufacturers may follow suit. ADVERTISEMENT He said until the Federal Government takes clear redefined measures to address challenges facing manufacturers in the country, more exits will happen in the manufacturing sector. “Obviously, we received it (P&G exit) with sadness but it is not totally unexpected and more may happen because there is no doubt that we operate in…

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Nigeria Politicians Are Destroying Our Young Girls – Dr Sam Amadi

Wendy R.

Terrible things happen in Nigeria. We have lost the present and we want to lose the future. I just left Transcorp Hotel Abuja after my news analysis at Arise News TV. As I stepped to the lobby of the hotel, I saw a bevy of pretty young girls in their early 20s crowded in a corner. There were all skimpily dressed as if there were commercial sex workers. The time was 10.30pm. One of them rushed to greet me. “Good evening sir”. She was one of my students. I recognized her clearly because she had a slight disability and I…

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Nigeria Still Asking For Deposed Niger President’s Release—Minister

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has stated that Nigeria will continue to engage with the government of the Niger Republic to ensure the release of the country’s deposed President, Mohamed Bazoum. The PUNCH reports that former Nigeria’s Military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), said in August that Bazoum told the delegation of the Economic Community of West African States the challenges he had faced since he was detained by the military junta led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani. Bazoum has not been released since the junta struck in the West African country in July. But Tuggar said…

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