Kano Governor Allocates ₦670m To Fight Malnutrition, Improve Child Health

₦170 million has been earmarked for the renovation and upgrading of malnutrition treatment and referral centres. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has pledged ₦670 million to combat malnutrition and enhance maternal and child health services across the state. This was announced during the official flag-off of the second Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health…

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Yuletide heroes: Professionals who keep essential services running during Christmas

On Christmas Day, while many Nigerians gather with loved ones to celebrate the holiday, others dedicate their time and effort to ensuring essential services run smoothly and emergencies are handled effectively. Healthcare workers, security personnel, and firefighters are among the selfless individuals who sacrifice their holidays to maintain the nation’s safety and well-being. Their tireless…

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Christmas: Low-key celebrations as prices soar, traders lament poor sales

As Nigerians celebrate Christmas, traders across various markets in Nigeria are lamenting poor patronage amid skyrocketing food prices, a sharp contrast to the festive sales experienced in previous years. In Lagos, Abuja, Osun, Rivers, Edo, Kano, Kaduna, and Sokoto, among other states, traders decried the high cost of food items and ever-increasing food inflation on…

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