ONITSHA MARKET CLOSURE: TRADERS IN EBONYI REJECT PROTEST, SHOW SUPPORT FOR SOLUDO
BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR Indigenous people from Ebonyi State who are doing business in Anambra State have said they won't take part in any planned protests...
HOUSE OF REPS APPROVES N58.47TN 2026 BUDGET, SAYS NO NEW NAIRA PRINTED UNDER TINUBU
By: Fasasi Hammad The House of Representatives on Thursday approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading. The 2026 budget proposal,...
ONITSHA TRADERS PLEDGE TO END MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME, SOLUDO ASSURES ENHANCED SECURITY
Traders at Onitsha Main Market and other markets across Anambra State have pledged to end the prolonged Monday sit-at-home and resume full commercial activities, following...
Lagos Engages Stakeholders on Proposed Obalende Bus Park Redevelopment Project
The Lagos State Government today convened a stakeholders’ engagement meeting on the proposed Obalende Bus Park redevelopment project. The initiative seeks to transform the...
BAN ON SACHET ALCOHOL: NAFDAC BEGINS FULL ENFORCEMENT, SAYS NO COMPANY SHUT
On Thursday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, or NAFDAC, resumed full enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small plastic or glass bottles under 200 milliliters. The agency insisted that no company that produces alcohol has been shut down and that the action is only being taken to protect children and other vulnerable groups from the harmful use of alcohol. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare supports the enforcement, which complies with a Nigerian Senate directive. According to NAFDAC, the action is in line with its legal obligation to protect Nigerians from alcohol abuse, especially children, adolescents, and young people. Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, refuted allegations that the organization had sealed alcohol plants, emphasizing that only particular packaging styles are impacted. "No alcohol manufacturing company was shut down by NAFDAC. Alcohol in sachets and small containers less than 200 milliliters is prohibited, according to Adeyeye. She clarified that the broad availability of beverages with a high alcohol content in sachets and small bottles has made alcohol inexpensive, accessible, and concealable, which has led to an increase in its misuse by juveniles and certain commercial drivers. She claims that the tendency has been connected to an increase in addiction, marital violence, auto accidents, school dropouts, and other social vices nationwide. The head of NAFDAC stated, "This ban is protective, not punitive." By prohibiting alcohol in tiny pack sizes, it is intended to protect the health and future of our children and young people. The choice is based on public health concerns and scientific data. Nigerians' well-being cannot be sacrificed for financial gain. A country's ultimate prosperity lies in its health. Adeyeye denied claims that warning labels like "Not for Children" could reduce consumption by minors, pointing out that it is still not feasible to implement such labels in Nigeria. “Many parents do not know their children take alcohol in...
MINING IN KOKONA HALTED FOR A WEEK BY NASARAWA AUTHORITIES
By: Fasasi Hammad The Nasarawa State Government has ordered a temporary suspension of all mining activities in Kokona Local Government Area, imposing a one-week shutdown...
TRUMP’S STATEMENTS WEIGH ON DOLLAR AS RECOVERY STALLS
By: Fasasi Hammad The dollar struggled to rebound Wednesday following another selloff, triggered by President Donald Trump’s comments expressing satisfaction with the currency’s recent decline....
NNPCL ANNOUNCES PETROL PRICE INCREASE IN LAGOS, ABUJA
By: Fasasi Hammad The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised petrol prices to ₦835 per litre in Lagos and ₦839 per litre in...
REDMI NOTE 15 SERIES DEBUTS WITH TITAN TOUGHNESS AND ADVANCED CAMERAS
By: Fasasi Hammad Xiaomi has officially launched the REDMI Note 15 Series in Nigeria, introducing three models: REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 15...
TRADERS KICK AS SECURITY ENFORCES ENFORCE ONITSHA MAIN MARKET CLOSURE
By Aishat Momoh. O. Traders at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State have expressed mixed reactions as security agencies enforced the state government’s directive...
