While rice prices fall globally, Nigerians pay all-time highs
While global rice prices have dropped to their lowest point in 16 years, rice prices in Nigeria are soaring to unprecedented levels.
A 50kg bag...
150 rescued, about 150 missing after boat sinks in Niger state
Dozens are feared dead after a boat carrying nearly 300 passengers, mostly women and children returning from a religious festival, capsized in Niger State.
The...
Hemp extracts show promise in battling mosquitoes
Recent research reveals that hemp leaf extracts, particularly cannabidiol (CBD), may offer a natural solution to combat one of the world’s most dangerous pests—mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes...
Ex-Iranian leader Ahmadinejad says Mossad infiltrated Iranian intelligence
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has claimed that the Israel intelligence agency Mossad had extensively infiltrated the Iranian intelligence services.
He spoke in a Monday...
UBA reports decline in 2024 half-year profit, announces interim dividend
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has released its half-year financial results for the period ending June 2024, highlighting key developments in profitability, asset growth,...