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The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council meeting. He noted that the free train ride will commence from 20th December, 2024, and end on 5th January, 2025. According to Idris, Nigerians can access […]

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a achievement in its pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with 19.2 million Nigerians now enrolled in health insurance scheme. The Director-General of NHIA, Kelechi Ohiri, revealed this progress during a roundtable event in Abuja commemorating the 2024 Universal Health Coverage Day. Speaking at the event, Ohiri lauded the accomplishment as a pivotal step in improving healthcare accessibility nationwide, surpassing the NHIA’s […]

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has announced an investment of over N2 billion for the upgrade of the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) and to address the accommodation shortage by constructing new student hostels. The governor made the announcement during a Town Hall meeting, titled "Governance Issues: The Journey So Far," where he engaged with the leadership of the state’s Students’ Union. Mbah highlighted his administration's commitment to […]

An overnight Israeli air strike in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahia has killed at least 19 people, including nine children, according to medical officials and the Hamas-run Civil Defence agency which revealed that the strike targeted a three-story home near Kamal Adwan hospital, leaving dozens trapped under rubble. Civil Defence spokesperson, Mahmoud Bassal, told reporters that several missiles struck the house, where multiple families were residing.Ñ, adding that […]

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has disclosed plans to increase its passenger volume on the Port Harcourt-Aba corridor during the yuletide. The South-East Zonal Public Relation Officer, Onyedikachi Onovo, disclosed in an interview with journalists in Umuahia on Thursday. Onovo disclosed that the corporation was already refurbishing additional vehicles to achieve the plan, stating that the move was aimed at reducing the current overcrowding of vehicles by passengers.

The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has attributed the worsening cash shortage across the country to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s inability to meet the cash demands of commercial banks. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, ASSBIFI President, Olusoji Oluwole, highlighted the dire impact of the scarcity, particularly as the festive season approaches, with increased demand for cash for shopping and business transactions. Oluwole explained […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, an intervention agency established by the Federal Government, has projected that the number of beneficiaries for student loans could reach an estimated 2.1 million. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Tuesday at the inauguration and induction of members of the SERVICOM unit and committee in Abuja. His projection comes one week after data obtained from NELFUND showed that it has disbursed […]

The House of Representatives has raised concerns about the ongoing cash scarcity in commercial banks, citing its adverse effects on consumer spending and business investment. In a motion by a member of the house, Uguru Emmanuel, the House noted that despite the CBN's December 2022 directive setting cash withdrawal limits at N500,000 for individuals and N5 million for corporate entities, many banks restrict withdrawals to as low as N10,000 or […]