Anthonia Obokoh, Author at Nairametrics Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:39:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Anthonia Obokoh, Author at Nairametrics 32 32 201037849 Oyo State approves N7.7 billion for two surveillance aircraft to combat insecurity  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/oyo-state-approves-n7-7-billion-for-two-surveillance-aircraft-to-combat-insecurity/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/oyo-state-approves-n7-7-billion-for-two-surveillance-aircraft-to-combat-insecurity/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:39:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518826 The Oyo State Executive Council has approved N7.7 billion for the procurement of two aircraft to enhance surveillance and tackle banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats in the state. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/oyo-state-approves-n7-7-billion-for-two-surveillance-aircraft-to-combat-insecurity/feed/ 0 518826 FG issues over 3.5 million passports in two years, saves N1billion annually — Minister  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/fg-issues-over-3-5-million-passports-in-two-years-saves-n1billion-annually-minister/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/fg-issues-over-3-5-million-passports-in-two-years-saves-n1billion-annually-minister/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:10:28 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518745 The Federal Government has announced that it has issued more than 3.5 million passports in less than two years, while saving over N1 billion annually through ongoing reforms in the system. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/fg-issues-over-3-5-million-passports-in-two-years-saves-n1billion-annually-minister/feed/ 0 518745 Nigeria losing over N200 billion yearly without stronger sugary drink tax- CAPPA director https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/nigeria-losing-over-n200-billion-yearly-without-stronger-sugary-drink-tax-cappa-director/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/nigeria-losing-over-n200-billion-yearly-without-stronger-sugary-drink-tax-cappa-director/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:21:03 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518741 Executive Director of the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Akinbode Oluwafemi, has called on the Federal Government to urgently increase the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax, warning that Nigeria is missing out on over N200 billion annually in potential annual revenue.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/nigeria-losing-over-n200-billion-yearly-without-stronger-sugary-drink-tax-cappa-director/feed/ 0 518741 Rwanda reaffirms commitment to strengthening trade, aviation, and ICT ties with Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/rwanda-reaffirms-commitment-to-strengthening-trade-aviation-and-ict-ties-with-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/rwanda-reaffirms-commitment-to-strengthening-trade-aviation-and-ict-ties-with-nigeria/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:01:21 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518538 The High Commissioner of Rwanda to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Nigeria in key sectors, including trade, aviation, and information and communication technology (ICT). Bazivamo made this pledge on Friday in Abuja during the celebration of the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora, themed “The […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/rwanda-reaffirms-commitment-to-strengthening-trade-aviation-and-ict-ties-with-nigeria/feed/ 0 518538 Doctors in Nigeria earn N11.9m, but FG will pay N40.8m in Saint Lucia – NMA calls out disparity https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/doctors-in-nigeria-earn-n11-9m-but-fg-will-pay-n40-8m-in-saint-lucia-nma-calls-out-disparity/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/doctors-in-nigeria-earn-n11-9m-but-fg-will-pay-n40-8m-in-saint-lucia-nma-calls-out-disparity/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:04:15 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518443 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has criticized the Federal Government’s recent deal to send Nigerian doctors and other health workers to Saint Lucia, calling it a contradiction and unacceptable.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/doctors-in-nigeria-earn-n11-9m-but-fg-will-pay-n40-8m-in-saint-lucia-nma-calls-out-disparity/feed/ 0 518443 Kogi State distributes N3.2 billion worth of fertilizers to 30,000 farmers  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/kogi-state-distributes-n3-2-billion-worth-of-fertilizers-to-30000-farmers/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/kogi-state-distributes-n3-2-billion-worth-of-fertilizers-to-30000-farmers/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:29:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518419 The Kogi State Government says it has distributed no fewer than 103,200 bags of fertilizers, valued at N3.2 billion, free of charge to 30,000 farmers across the state, as a gesture of support from the state government.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/kogi-state-distributes-n3-2-billion-worth-of-fertilizers-to-30000-farmers/feed/ 0 518419 WHO pushes for 50% health tax hike on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks globally to curb chronic diseases https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/who-pushes-for-50-health-tax-hike-on-tobacco-alcohol-sugary-drinks-globally-to-curb-chronic-diseases/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/who-pushes-for-50-health-tax-hike-on-tobacco-alcohol-sugary-drinks-globally-to-curb-chronic-diseases/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:27:46 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518405 The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new global initiative urging countries to increase real prices on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by the year 2035. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/who-pushes-for-50-health-tax-hike-on-tobacco-alcohol-sugary-drinks-globally-to-curb-chronic-diseases/feed/ 0 518405 FG treats 30 million Nigerians with ivermectin in major push against tropical diseases  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/fg-treats-30-million-nigerians-with-ivermectin-in-major-push-against-tropical-diseases/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/fg-treats-30-million-nigerians-with-ivermectin-in-major-push-against-tropical-diseases/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:06:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518374 The Federal Government has announced major progress in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with approximately 30 million Nigerians receiving ivermectin treatment for Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) and Lymphatic Filariasis. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/fg-treats-30-million-nigerians-with-ivermectin-in-major-push-against-tropical-diseases/feed/ 0 518374 World Bank disburses N3.8 billion to boost climate adaptation in Yobe communities  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/world-bank-disburses-n3-8-billion-to-boost-climate-adaptation-in-yobe-communities/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/world-bank-disburses-n3-8-billion-to-boost-climate-adaptation-in-yobe-communities/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:55:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518371 The World Bank has disbursed a total of N3.8 billion as non-interest loans to 101 communities in Yobe State under its Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL) project.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/world-bank-disburses-n3-8-billion-to-boost-climate-adaptation-in-yobe-communities/feed/ 0 518371 Portugal extends validity of expired residence permits until October 15 https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/portugal-extends-validity-of-expired-residence-permits-until-october-15/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/portugal-extends-validity-of-expired-residence-permits-until-october-15/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:50:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518361 Portugal has introduced a major update to ease the burden on residence permit holders facing administrative backlogs.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/portugal-extends-validity-of-expired-residence-permits-until-october-15/feed/ 0 518361 Nigeria needs $1 billion over five years to sustain immunization gains – NPHCDA https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/nigeria-needs-1-billion-over-five-years-to-sustain-immunization-gains-nphcda/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/nigeria-needs-1-billion-over-five-years-to-sustain-immunization-gains-nphcda/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:41:17 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518328 Nigeria requires one billion dollars over the next five years to sustain immunization gains, the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, stated on Wednesday in Abuja.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/nigeria-needs-1-billion-over-five-years-to-sustain-immunization-gains-nphcda/feed/ 0 518328 CCM Nigeria, National Assembly push for local funding to close over $100million gap in HIV, TB, malaria interventions  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/ccm-nigeria-national-assembly-push-for-local-funding-to-close-over-100million-gap-in-hiv-tb-malaria-interventions/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/ccm-nigeria-national-assembly-push-for-local-funding-to-close-over-100million-gap-in-hiv-tb-malaria-interventions/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:55:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518290 The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Nigeria for the Global Fund and the National Assembly have jointly called for increased domestic collaboration to close over a $100million funding gap for HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria interventions across the country. This call was made during the 70th Annual Retreat and General Assembly Meeting of CCM Nigeria, which […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/ccm-nigeria-national-assembly-push-for-local-funding-to-close-over-100million-gap-in-hiv-tb-malaria-interventions/feed/ 0 518290 National Hospital signs MoU with U.S. cancer center to boost research, clinical trials in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/national-hospital-signs-mou-with-u-s-cancer-center-to-boost-research-clinical-trials-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/national-hospital-signs-mou-with-u-s-cancer-center-to-boost-research-clinical-trials-in-nigeria/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:26:21 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518274 The National Hospital, Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S., aimed at strengthening cancer research and enhancing clinical trials in Nigeria. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/niger-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-on-general-hospital-minna-over-dilapidated-condition/feed/ 0 518257 Without urgent action, Africa risks 40% surge in drug use – NDLEA chairman  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/without-urgent-action-africa-risks-40-surge-in-drug-use-ndlea-chairman/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/without-urgent-action-africa-risks-40-surge-in-drug-use-ndlea-chairman/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:17:36 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518221 Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa has warned that Africa could witness a 40% surge in drug use prevalence if urgent and coordinated action is not taken to address the growing crisis. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/without-urgent-action-africa-risks-40-surge-in-drug-use-ndlea-chairman/feed/ 0 518221 FG to begin 2024 audit of basic health fund in July to boost transparency in primary healthcare funding  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/fg-to-begin-2024-audit-of-basic-health-fund-in-july-to-boost-transparency-in-primary-healthcare-funding/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/fg-to-begin-2024-audit-of-basic-health-fund-in-july-to-boost-transparency-in-primary-healthcare-funding/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:19:31 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518185 The Federal Government has announced plans to begin the 2024 audit of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) by mid-July, following the completion of a comprehensive review of its operational guidelines. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/fg-to-begin-2024-audit-of-basic-health-fund-in-july-to-boost-transparency-in-primary-healthcare-funding/feed/ 0 518185 Over 50,000 Nigerians test positive for tuberculosis amid nationwide screening – Global Fund https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/over-50000-nigerians-test-positive-for-tuberculosis-amid-nationwide-screening-global-fund/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/over-50000-nigerians-test-positive-for-tuberculosis-amid-nationwide-screening-global-fund/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:27:52 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518161 No fewer than 50,000 Nigerians have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB) as a result of intensified screening efforts across the country, the Global Fund, an international non-governmental organization, has revealed. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/over-50000-nigerians-test-positive-for-tuberculosis-amid-nationwide-screening-global-fund/feed/ 2 518161 NDLEA destroys 30-hectare cannabis plantation in Cross River, arrests 191 suspects in six months  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/ndlea-destroys-30-hectare-cannabis-plantation-in-cross-river-arrests-191-suspects-in-six-months/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/ndlea-destroys-30-hectare-cannabis-plantation-in-cross-river-arrests-191-suspects-in-six-months/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:59:44 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518043 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has destroyed a 30-hectare cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) plantation located in a forest in the Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/ndlea-destroys-30-hectare-cannabis-plantation-in-cross-river-arrests-191-suspects-in-six-months/feed/ 0 518043 NDLEA: 13.6% of Lagos secondary students have tried drugs, 6.9% are active users   https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/ndlea-13-6-of-lagos-secondary-students-have-tried-drugs-6-9-are-active-users/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/ndlea-13-6-of-lagos-secondary-students-have-tried-drugs-6-9-are-active-users/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:56:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517981 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, has revealed alarming statistics about youth drug use in Lagos State. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/ndlea-13-6-of-lagos-secondary-students-have-tried-drugs-6-9-are-active-users/feed/ 0 517981 NDLEA seizes 14 containers of illicit substances at Apapa port in one year https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/ndlea-seizes-14-containers-of-illicit-substances-at-apapa-port-in-one-year/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/ndlea-seizes-14-containers-of-illicit-substances-at-apapa-port-in-one-year/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:17:52 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517955 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Apapa Command, says it has seized 14 containers of psychotropic substances over the past year, disrupting the distribution cycle of illicit drugs through Nigeria’s seaports. 

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