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Indonesia Raises Palm Oil Export Tax as Global Supply Tightens; Nigeria Accelerates Local Production Strategy

Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, has increased its export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5% to 10% effective May 17. This policy move is designed to…

Esther May 19, 2025

Health

House of Representatives Orders Nationwide Mandatory Diphtheria Immunization to Curb Deadly Outbreak

In a decisive move to combat Nigeria’s escalating diphtheria crisis, the House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the…

Esther May 15, 2025

Health

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 138 deaths, 717 confirmed cases across 15 states 

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 717 cases of Lassa fever from 4,881 suspected infections reported between January 1 and May 4, 2025. This was…

Esther May 15, 2025

Educational

UTME 2025: JAMB to reconduct exams for candidates in 157 centres starting May 16 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the reconduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates impacted by technical errors in 157 examination centres located…

Esther May 15, 2025

News

Over 75% of Nigerian imports offloaded in Benin Republic – Speaker Abbas 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has raised serious concerns over alarming reports that more than 75% of goods imported for Nigeria are now being…

Esther May 15, 2025

News

Approved digital lenders in Nigeria surge to 425 amid concerns over rising indebtedness 

As of May 2025, the number of companies officially registered to offer digital lending services via mobile apps in Nigeria has soared to 425, a significant increase from 320 recorded…

Esther May 15, 2025

News

Naira strengthens to N1,597.7/$1 at official market 

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, appreciated against the US dollar on Monday, closing at N1,597.7/$1 in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria…

Esther May 13, 2025

Health

FEC approves Medipool to supply essential healthcare products nationwide

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Medipool, a landmark group purchasing initiative designed to lower the cost of essential healthcare products and strengthen Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain. Announcing the…

Esther May 13, 2025

Breaking News

Air Peace Aircraft Strikes Antelope at Abuja Airport Grounds Flight and Disrupts Operations

An Air Peace aircraft was grounded on the runway of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after colliding with a large antelope while taxiing, resulting in significant flight disruptions. The Nigerian…

Esther May 11, 2025

News

OpenAI negotiates new funding with Microsoft after $57.9 billion raised 

Strategic talks may redefine equity, access, and the future of AI power balance Billionaire Sam Altman’s OpenAI and tech giant Microsoft are in advanced negotiations to overhaul the terms of…

Esther May 11, 2025