Delta Government said on Wednesday that it would take stringent measures to ensure full compliance with prescribed protocols for averting the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, made this known in a media briefing in Asaba. He said that some of the measures included establishment of more mobile courts […]
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WHO supports Anambra State to boost COVID-19 testing capacity, trains cohort of health workers
Akwa- “This capacity building is timely and has empowered us to effectively respond to COVID-19”, said Ms Ifediata Adaora, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and one of the beneficiaries of the two-day training on Covid-19 on sample management organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC). Ms […]
War Economy in North East Nigeria
Avis, W. (2020). War Economy in North East Nigeria. K4D Helpdesk Report 734. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies. This rapid literature review collates academic and grey literature pertaining to the war economy in North-East Nigeria. The conflict with Boko Haram provides an opportunity to interrogate long-standing theoretical assumptions about the economic consequences of violent […]
Nigeria – Severe weather (DG ECHO, IOM, NiMet) (ECHO Daily Flash of 8 July 2020)
On 29 June – 3 July, heavy rain and windstorms were reported in Borno State, affecting 19 internally displaced people (IDP) sites. The worst hit areas are Maiduguri, Jere, Kaga and Konduga local government area (LGA), where rain and strong wind have affected some 2,600 individuals. In addition, at least 575 shelters, and 116 lavatories […]
Conflict, environmental degradation, and food security in Northeast Nigeria
Political and ecological instabilities in the country’s Borno and Yobe states present integrated, existential challenges for millions of Nigerian farmers, fishers, and pastoralists. These threats are not new. Their cumulative cost in economic terms alone is staggering. Stabilizing and rebuilding livelihoods in the region must be a central focus for public and private sector actors. […]
Northeast Nigeria – Camp Management Bi-weekly Tracker Report, Report: No. 16 | 15 – 30 June 2020
IDP movement both inter and intra-camp movements, as well as cross LGA movements as a result of forced displacement, was recorded. The resumption of agricultural activities also further complexed the movements as some IDPs sought lands to cultivate. As such, 3,198 IDPs were recorded in the last two weeks as newly displaced. Unfortunately, the rain […]
Nigeria’s Export Authority seeks partnerships to boost investments
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, (NEPZA) has called for collaboration with the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission, (NIPC) to increase influx of local and International investors to the 41 Free Trade Zones strategically located in the country. The Managing Director of NEPZA, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba made the request when he paid a courtesy visit on […]
Nigeria’s Revenue Service extends tax debt payments to August
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has further extended the closing date of its waiver of penalty and interest window on tax debts owned by individuals and businesses from June 30, 2020 to August 31, 2020. The Executive Chairman, FIRS, Mr. Muhammad Nami, disclosed the latest extension in a statement signed by the Director, Communications […]
Global stocks fall amid spike in new coronavirus cases
Global stocks have faltered on Wednesday, losing momentum after a five-day rally, as an increase in new coronavirus cases in some parts of the world undermine prospects for a quick economic recovery. Oil prices fell on oversupply fears. Frankfurt, Paris and London all opened lower in early trading as investors shifted to wait-and- see mode […]
NEPZA warns officials against violation of financial regulations
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has warned against the violations of financial regulations and inappropriate financial dealings, promising dire consequences for culprits. The Managing Director of NEPZA, Prof Adesoji Adesugba, while briefing audit personnel of the agency declared that the act of tampering with financial regulations and corruptive activities, both in the procurement […]