As the harsh economic atmosphere continues unabated, high profile retail supermarkets have experienced sales reduction by 50 percent. Speaking during a strategic engagement between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission [FCCPC] and the members of the National Association of Supermarket Operators of Nigeria [NASON], Retailers Council of Nigeria [RCN],[Read More…]
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Food crisis: 82 million Nigerians may slip into severe hunger – UN
The Food and Agriculture Organization, an arm of the United Nations has warned that by 2030 about 80 to 82 million Nigerians may slip into severe hunger in the country amid food insecurity. The Humanitarian Coordinator of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, represented by, Taofiq Braimoh disclosed this at a[Read More…]
NAFDAC warns against unregistered drug in Nigerian markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert over the unauthorised production and sale of an unregistered drug in the country. The product name is B-GAG Healthy Medicine with batch number 0070. According to NAFDAC, the product was detected during surveillance activities in[Read More…]
Christ School ‘94 set celebrates 30 years of graduation
The Christ School, Ado Ekiti Class of 1994 Alumni Association is pleased to announce its 30th graduation anniversary and the 91st Founder’s Day celebration of their esteemed alma mater. These milestone events are a testament to the rich tradition of excellence and camaraderie that defines the Christ’s School community. In[Read More…]
Tijani, Patricia, Isiaka, Others Emerge Winners in 3rd Edition of Cycling Lagos
Following a stamina based cycling competition recently in Lagos, winners have emerged in the 3rd Edition of Cycling Lagos, an initiative of Brandescort Communication with an objective of promoting cycling in Nigeria. Tijani Quwam, a professional cyclist from Lagos emerged winner in the male cartigory after riding for 56 minutes,[Read More…]
NAFDAC seals two sachet water factories in Imo
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two sachet water factories in Owerri for operating in unhygienic environments. The agency further cautioned another factory during the routine inspection carried out on Friday in the Imo capital city. The two affected factories included Elmabo Table[Read More…]
3rd Cycling Lagos: Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s SSA on Grassroots Sports Development, Skibanj to lead Celebrity Race on Saturday
Hon. Adebanji Atewogboye a.k.a Skibanj, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Grassroots Sports Development will on Saturday June 29, 2024 lead the celebrity race of the 3rd Cycling Lagos at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. The sports icon will be joining other dignitaries at the stadium to lead[Read More…]
Tinubu seeks Senate’s confirmation of Tunji Bello as FCCPC boss
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday urged the Senate to consider and confirm the nomination of Dr Olatunji Bello for appointing as the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Also on Thursday, June 27, Tinubu forwarded the names of three nominees for[Read More…]
NAFDAC Arraigns Traders For Selling Unregistered Body Spray
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday arraigned two traders, Friday Chieze and Nnam Kingsley before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly dealing, storing and selling unregistered body spray named Riggs. Chieze and Kingsley were docked before Justice Yelim Bogoro on a three-count charge[Read More…]
NAFDAC Alerts To Fake Giga-S Injection
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to a falsified batch of Giga-S injection. Giga-S Injection (Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Inj.1.5g IM/IV) is indicated for the treatment of severe infections due to susceptible organisms, including septicemia, pneumonia, and meningitis. In a statement on[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]