The Federal Ministry of Health has dispelled rumors regarding the presence of the newly identified COVID-19 variant XEC in Nigeria, reassuring the public that no cases of the strain have been reported in the country.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State has called for a full-scale investigation into the alleged fraudulent activities linked to the disbursement of the NG-Cares (Kaura Cares) programme in the state.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has countered claims by President Tinubu that the federal government granted N570 billion to the 36 states of the federation, stating that the information is not completely accurate.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally requested the World Bank to cancel the undisbursed balance of $41.62 million from a COVID-19 loan approved in 2020.
Ibrahim Maigari, Chief Executive Officer of Rice Afrika, has attributed the current food inflation in Nigeria to a series of disruptive events from 2020 to 2023, including the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, currency redesign, and the removal of fuel subsidies by the current administration.
The Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed SERAP's suit seeking details of COVID-19 donations.
Nigeria’s trade with African countries has yet to reach pre-COVID-19 levels despite the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement in 2021.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared that individuals testing +ve are no longer mandated to isolate for five days.
The Nigerian govt has formally approached the World Bank for a deadline extension of a substantial $500 million loan.
Ogaga Ologe says Covid 19 pandemic has prepared Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies for the current turbulent economy.
The World Health Organisation has announced that almost 10,000 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in December 2023.
The Federal government has denied reports of rumoured resurgence of Covid-19 in the country, stating that there is no scientific research record to back the claims.
