Ghana’s parliament passes provisional budget, averts government shutdown
Ghana’s parliament has passed a provisional budget that allows the government to spend 68.1 billion Ghanaian cedis ($4.65 billion) through March, the chamber’s speaker said, narrowly averting an unprecedented government shutdown. Parliamentary Speaker Alban Bagbin said the parliament had approved the provisional budget in a sitting that stretched deep into Thursday night. John Dramani Mahama is […]
Nigeria to expand credit access to citizens
Nigeria will establish a national credit guarantee company in May to lend to businesses and individuals, President Bola Tinubu said in an speech on Wednesday. Tinubu, who took office in May 2023, campaigned on economic reforms including expanding credit access to boost economic growth. “To achieve this, the federal government will establish the National Credit […]
Subsidy gains: Labour scores govs low as allocations rise by N1.7tn
NLC slams govs for neglecting agric, infrastructure, opposition thumbs down Bauchi, Ogun, Bayelsa, others The handling of federal allocations by state governments has come under scrutiny from the Nigeria Labour Congress, opposition parties and economists as the 36 state governments got a combined allocation of N5.22tn in 2024, The PUNCH reports. Economists and relevant experts […]
NNPCL admits challenges delaying P’Harcourt refinery take-off
Barely two months after the September completion deadline flop, the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission has explained why it could not deliver the much-awaited Port Harcourt Refinery Company. In an interview with our correspondent on Monday, the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said the company encountered risks and challenges while carrying out the rehabilitation, […]
Nigeria begins delayed mpox vaccination programme
Nigeria started mpox vaccinations on Monday, administering shots to health workers and people with weak immune systems at hospitals in the capital Abuja, more than a month after the programme was scheduled to start. Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria received its first batch of 10,000 doses of the mpox vaccine from the United States in August after […]
Nigeria and India agree deeper ties in maritime security, counter-terrorism
Nigeria and India on Sunday agreed to deepen collaboration in maritime security, intelligence and counter-terrorism during a state visit to the West African country by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi is the first Indian premier to visit Nigeria in 17 years after an invitation by President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking investments from some […]
When Is Low Blood Pressure Too Low?
By Dorcas Omidoyin Low blood pressure, or hypotension, can be a sign of good health, particularly when it occurs without symptoms. However, persistently low or suddenly dropping blood pressure may signal underlying health issues and require medical attention. Understanding Blood Pressure Readings Blood pressure is measured in two numbers: A reading below 90/60 mmHg is […]
Fiancé and Fiancée : What is the Difference?
By Omidoyin Dorcas The English language offers specific terms to describe relationships at nearly every stage—boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, husband, wife, spouse. But what about that special stage before marriage? This is where the terms fiancé and fiancée come into play. These words, borrowed from French, describe an engaged person, with fiancé referring to a man […]
LOUD WHISPERS: Democracy in Black and White
This is not what I had planned to write this week. I already had the title in my head. It was going to be ‘Kamalaland’. I was excited. Eager. Hopeful. Cautiously optimistic. I was away from home at a conference in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. I stayed awake till the results started to appear a bit […]
NNPC sells PMS to IPMAN at N995/litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has agreed to sell Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria at N995 per litre. This followed the intervention of the Department of State Services in the controversy between the two parties. The National Vice President of IPMAN, Hammed Fashola, told our […]
National power grid collapses again
The national electricity grid collapsed again on Monday evening. The grid collapsed at about 6:18 pm on Monday, leaving the masses in darkness. Checks by our correspondent showed that power generation dropped from 3.87 gigawatts at 5 pm to 3.56GW at 6 pm and 0.00GW at 7 pm and 8 pm. The Enugu Electricity Distribution […]
Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue. The Super Eagles had been due to play Libya on Tuesday in the city of Benghazi, […]
FG plans 25% tax on Nigerians earning above N100m
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that wealthy Nigerians earning N100m and above monthly will face a 25 per cent personal income tax rate if a new tax bill is passed by the National Assembly. He stated that 90 per cent of the current taxpayers are […]
Spotlight on Workplace Wellness: Prioritizing Mental Health at the Office
By Dorcas Omidoyin The modern workplace is evolving, and companies are realizing that prioritizing mental health is not just a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity for a thriving work environment. With burnout and stress at all-time highs, many organizations are implementing initiatives that support the mental well-being of their employees. A focus on mental health in the […]
Embracing Hormonal Health: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
Omidoyin Dorcas Ifeoluwa Women’s hormonal health can profoundly affect physical and emotional well-being, yet many lack information about their cycle’s phases and what they mean. By understanding the menstrual cycle, women can adapt their lifestyle choices to align with hormonal changes and feel their best each month. 1. Breaking Down the Cycle PhasesThe menstrual cycle […]