Naira tumbles to new low as dollar scarcity persists
The naira plunged to a new record low on Thursday, inching closer to the unofficial parallel market rate as chronic dollar shortages continue to...
Nigerian stocks surpass 100,000 as investors hedge against inflation
The Nigerian stock market reached a new peak on Wednesday, with the All-Share Index crossing the 100,000-point mark for the first time ever. This...
Ogun’s health insurance mirrors Nigeria’s woeful enrollment
Only about 150,000 people have enrolled in Ogun state’s health insurance programme, just about 2% of the state’s population, the government said, mirroring a...
World’s first malaria vaccines rollout starts in Cameroon
Cameroon has initiated the rollout of the world's first malaria vaccine, marking a historic chapter in Africa's public health.
The RTS,S vaccine, totalling 662,000 doses,...
Bad news for Nigerians: Canada to slash foreign student visas
Canada plans to reduce new visas for international students by more than one-third this year. The government aims to slow the rapid growth of...