Second wave: Low testing as COVID-19 ravages states
COVID-19 infection is on the increase across the 36 states with experts saying current figures would have been much higher if the testing capacity is better, Daily Trust reports. Read more :
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Aftermath Of Massacre: What Has Changed For The Rice Farmers Of Zabarmari?
Weeks after insurgents killed dozens of rice farmers in Koshobe village near Mafa Council, Maiduguri and Zabarmari have turned into a Mecca for condolence visits. Daily, dignitaries, including a presidential delegation, governors, ministers, legislators, development partners, and traditional rulers throng…
Rice, Poultry, Others Remained Banned As FG Reopens 4 Borders
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reopening of four land borders in three of the six geopolitical zones of the country with immediate effect. These include Seme border in the South- West, Illela and Maigatari borders in the North- West,…
1,570 people abducted in 11 months
No fewer than 1,570 Nigerians were kidnapped between January and November 2020 in 366 reported cases, Daily Trust investigation reveals. The kidnappers raked in over N311 million from payment of ransom by relatives of their victims within this period, though…
Insecurity: North worst place to live in Nigeria, Sultan cries out
The North is the worst place to live in Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, said on Thursday.
World Bank says Nigeria’s per capita income worst in 40 yrs
The World Bank has said Nigeria’s per capita income has declined to what it was forty years ago following the recent announcement of the slip into recession.
Transcorp risks losing Afam power plants
There are indications that Transcorp Power Consortium, one of the leading power generating companies in Nigeria may lose its bid to acquire majority stake in the newest and biggest power generating plants recently built by the federal government.
Hope further dims for Baro Inland Port take-off
More than 11 years after the contract for the 53 kilometres Agaie-Katcha-Baro road in Niger State as a component of the Baro Inland Port project was awarded, non release of funds has continued to stall its progress and dim the…
Despite many dams, Niger still gropes in darkness
Power supply in Niger State has generated a lot of controversy in the last few years, leading to series of protests and threats to shut down all the hydro power stations in the state. Read more :
Inside Ibadan precious stones market
Strabag Precious Stone International market in Ibadan is a silent gold mine for many billionaires across West Africa yet government is being shortchanged as they fail to pay royalty, while the market remains an eyesore. Read more :