Floods destroy 180,000 farmlands across Nigeria – Report
A new SBM Intelligence report reveals that floods and insecurity have destroyed over 180,000 farmlands and displaced millions, pushing 100 million Nigerians into food insecurity.
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Nigeria faces 150,000 new sickle cell battles each year – Harvard expert
Harvard expert Dr. Maureen Achebe says Nigeria bears the world’s highest sickle cell burden, urging early screening and pre-marital testing to save lives.
Report reveals Nigeria’s telecom firms burn $350 million yearly on diesel
The report disclosed that telecom operators consume more than 40 million litres of diesel monthly to power tower sites, mainly due to the country’s unreliable power grid.
60 million Nigerian women face risk of cervical cancer
“Women living with HIV face a sixfold increased risk… 80% of women with cervical cancer currently present late, when treatment and complete recovery are no longer possible.”
Oando posts 267% surge in FY 2024 profit after tax, revenue climbs 44%
Oando has announced a 44% rise in revenue and a 267% jump in profit after tax for FY 2024 following its landmark NAOC acquisition.
Over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
Saudi Arabia has invested billions in safety measures, including planting 10,000 trees to provide shade…
The US gained 562,000 millionaires last year as the stock market soared
The U.S. added over half a million high-net-worth individuals in 2023, driven by a strong stock market and tech sector gains, a global wealth report shows.
Money supply hits N119 trillion as CBN maintains interest rate pause
Nigeria’s broad money supply jumped to a record N119.11 trillion in April 2025, driven by strong foreign inflows, even as the CBN held its policy rate steady at 27.5%.
Amnesty report: 672 villages sacked, 10,217 killed under Tinubu presidency
Amnesty report: 672 villages sacked, 10,217 killed under Tinubu presidency
Nigeria targets $23bn global avocado market
Efforts are underway to position Nigeria within the global avocado market, which is projected to grow from $16.24 billion in 2023 to $23.29 billion by 2029.