Max Air is set to resume domestic flight operations following approval from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), ending a 90-day suspension imposed over safety concerns. In a statement released on Monday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed that the airline successfully completed an economic and safety audit, paving the […]
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate eased to 23.18 percent in February from 24.48 percent in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a decrease of 1.30 percent compared to the previous month. On a year-on-year basis, the inflation rate was 8.52 percent lower than the 31.70 percent recorded in February 2024. […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that up to 25 countries are expected to integrate malaria vaccines into their childhood immunization programs by the end of 2025. This milestone could significantly reduce malaria-related deaths among children. WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, shared this update on Monday during a virtual media briefing on global […]
The Jigawa State government is ramping up efforts to transform its livestock sector, aligning with the federal government to enhance food security, create jobs, and drive economic growth. Speaking at the Jigawa State Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms in Dutse, Governor Umar Namadi emphasized the sector’s critical role in the state’s economy and culture. […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the financial sector through stricter regulatory oversight, improved risk management frameworks, and enhanced compliance with global banking standards. In response to the evolving financial landscape, the apex bank is implementing decisive measures to curb financial crimes, boost transparency, and reinforce public trust in […]
Keystone Bank Limited has reinforced its commitment to education in Nigeria through two impactful projects in Kaduna and Ekiti states. The bank recently renovated and fully equipped a block of classrooms at Sarki Sambo L.G.E.A Primary School in Zaria, Kaduna State, under its Educational Support Initiative. The project aims to create a more conducive learning […]
In a bid to strengthen climate accountability and drive sustainable environmental policies, the federal government has launched a Climate Action Index (CAI) to assess, track, and rank climate efforts at the state and local government levels. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Arabi, announced this initiative during a stakeholders’ workshop in […]
Faith Akumegbulem Owerri, Nigeria – As climate change continues to disrupt communities in Imo State, journalists are stepping up to drive awareness and accountability through data-driven reporting. In a bid to equip media professionals with the skills needed to harness open data for investigative journalism, Harsco Media & Communications, with support from Open Knowledge Foundation […]
In a bid to end the persistent threat of sit-at-home orders in Imo State, the state’s police command, alongside the military, DSS, NSCDC, NDLEA, Immigration, and FRSC, has ramped up security operations across the state. This joint security effort aims to eliminate any disruption to daily life caused by threats, particularly outside the state’s capital, […]
The Edo State Government has confirmed 13 fatalities from the recent Lassa fever outbreak in the state. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, the Director of Public Health at the state Ministry of Health, shared the update in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Benin City. He also revealed that three cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) had been […]
