The UN World Food Programme warned Monday (Feb.19) that the 10-month long war in Sudan has meant malnutrition is soaring across the region and is creating the world’s largest displacement crisis. At least 25 million people are struggling with soaring rates of hunger and malnutrition as the crisis in Sudan sends shockwaves around the region, the body alerted. The WFP also deplored a lack of resources to try to address the humanitarian crisis. “At the moment unfortunately we don’t have the funds and we don’t have the access to be reaching people at the need at the scale that is…
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In Senegal, fifteen out of the twenty candidates approved to contest in the delayed presidential elections have united in a call for the vote to be conducted no later than April 2nd, coinciding with the end of President Macky Sall’s term. These candidates, including notable figures like Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall, emphasized the importance of adhering to the electoral schedule and insisted that the candidate list should remain unchanged. President Sall’s proposal to postpone the elections for several months to resolve disputes over candidate eligibility faced a setback when the country’s highest court deemed the…
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has initiated steps to safeguard sensitive government documents from unauthorized disclosure to the public. Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, issued a memo dated February 19, 2024, addressing the concerning trend of leaked official documents. The memo, labeled HCSF/3065/VI/189 and published on the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation’s website, expressed the government’s dismay over the increasing incidence of leaked documents, deeming it unacceptable and embarrassing. In the memo, Yemi-Esan instructed all permanent secretaries to expedite…
The Senate Committee on Finance expressed serious concern over the staggering N17 trillion loss incurred by the country due to tax waivers in the last five years. During the 2024 budget presentation of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to the committee, senators called for the suspension of tax waivers, citing widespread abuse. Instead, they proposed implementing a rebating system to mitigate further losses. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, presented a targeted total tax collection projection of N19.4 trillion for 2024. However, he faced scrutiny over the proposed N2.7 trillion Tax Credit for road construction, which the committee deemed unnecessary in…
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed today, February 19th, that Nigeria’s unemployment rate surged to 5% in the third quarter of 2023, according to its latest report titled “Nigeria Labour Force Statistics Report Q3 2023.” This marks a notable increase of 0.8% from the previous quarter, as highlighted by the NBS. Particularly striking was the unemployment rate among individuals with post-secondary education, which reached 7.8% during Q3 2023. Youth unemployment, defined as those aged between 15 and 24, saw a significant uptick, reaching 8.6% during the same period, indicating a 1.4% increase compared to the preceding quarter. Urban areas…
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, discharged Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare of alleged treasonable felony charge by the Attorney-General.of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling after the counsel for the AGF, A.R. Tahir, withdrew the charge, struck out the matter. Justice Nwite also ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately release three phones and the sum of N10,000 seized from Sowore during his arrest. The judge also ordered the DSS to release a phone belonging to Bakare and the sum of N1,500 confiscated from him during his arrest. Justice…
Renowned Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has officially announced his candidacy for the Chairperson position of the African Union Commission (AUC), setting the stage for a potentially historic leadership bid. In a press briefing held on Thursday, Odinga declared his readiness to contest for the influential role, highlighting his extensive consultations with allies before making the decision. “If the leadership of Africa desires my services, I am prepared and offer myself to serve this continent. I am ready to pursue the chairmanship of the African Union,” affirmed Odinga. Expressing concern over the “brain drain” phenomenon, Odinga voiced his discontent with…
Residents of Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, took to the streets on Monday to demonstrate against the sharp rise in food prices and the overall state of the economy. Witnessed by newsmen, the protesters congregated in the Mokola area of the state, brandishing placards adorned with messages such as ‘End Food Price Hikes and Inflation,’ ‘The Underprivileged Are Suffering,’ and ‘Tinubu, Remember Your Commitments,’ among others. Their discontent was vocalised through chants and songs expressing their grievances. During the protest, an anonymous individual emphasized the widespread impact of the issue, stating, “The problem affects everyone. Every Nigerian should…
The African Development Bank (AfDB), has issued a warning regarding the potential for social unrest in several African countries, including Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola, and Kenya, due to the escalating prices of fuel and other commodities. This alert was raised within the framework of the AfDB’s macroeconomic performance and outlook for 2024. In contrast, the leading Continental Development Bank remains optimistic about Africa’s economic prospects, forecasting a growth rate surpassing the 3.2 percent recorded in 2023. The projection indicates a rebound to 3.8 percent growth in 2024. The AfDB emphasised that the surge in fuel and commodity prices, driven by weaker…
President Bola Tinubu and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday to discuss bolstering bilateral ties across various sectors.Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced the outcomes of the meeting on Sunday. During the meeting, President Tinubu underscored Nigeria’s economic potential and ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing business environments, particularly in critical sectors such as healthcare, education, and agriculture. President Tinubu emphasised his administration’s commitment to combating corruption and investing in essential areas to ensure the welfare of Nigerian citizens and foster sustainable economic growth.…