Economy/Business

Vietnam’s capital proposes financial aid to encourage shift to electric vehicles

Hanoi is implementing a tiered financial incentive program to accelerate the adoption of electric motorbikes, targeting a broad transition from gasoline vehicles. The proposal uniquely tailors subsidies based on income, offering up to 100% coverage for low-income households to ensure equitable access. This strategy not only promotes environmental goals but also addresses economic inclusivity within its urban mobility plan. The initiative represents a pragmatic model for cities seeking to combine emission reduction with social equity in their transportation policies.

General News

NPHCDA expands PHC services, targets zero-dose children in Nigeria

Nigeria’s NPHCDA is executing a major reform to transform its primary healthcare system, directly funding thousands of clinics and deploying a targeted “Identify, Enumerate, Vaccinate” strategy to reach 2.1 million unvaccinated children. The initiative integrates digital tools for transparency and multilingual training to empower a massive frontline workforce, directly tackling preventable maternal and child deaths. By bundling immunizations and services, the agency is driving efficiency to close critical coverage gaps and build a sustainable, accountable health

Elections

Osun 2026: Accord Party clears Adeleke for primary

Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured the Accord Party’s gubernatorial nomination as its sole aspirant, following a recent defection from the PDP. His swift clearance underscores a calculated political realignment aimed at consolidating his re-election bid for the 2026 polls. This move positions the Accord Party as a significant contender, leveraging Adeleke’s incumbency to challenge the established political order. The governor’s immediate certification and confident declaration signal a prepared and unified campaign, fundamentally altering

Elections

Osun 2026: S/West Accord hails Adeleke’s defection,says ticket assured

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s defection to the Accord Party is a pivotal political realignment, strategically securing his pathway to a second term while positioning Accord as a credible alternative to Nigeria’s dominant parties. The move is framed as a natural alignment with Accord’s ideology of integrity and service-oriented governance, leveraging Adeleke’s popular trust to attract broader support. Crucially, the party emphasizes its freedom from internal litigation and godfather politics, offering a platform for undistracted execution of development agendas

General News

Yuletide: FCT residents express mixed reactions

Residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory are approaching the 2025 Christmas season with cautious adaptation, as economic pressures and security concerns significantly reshape traditional celebrations. While some note a welcome decrease in prices for certain food items, the dominant narrative is one of financial strain, with transportation costs doubling and prompting many to forgo travel. In response, individuals are employing strategic financial behaviors like early purchasing, dedicated savings, and reallocating travel budgets to local celebrations. This collective adjustment highlights a pragmatic shift where the

Economy/Business

N/Delta MSME empowers 3 entrepreneurs with N3m grant

A Niger Delta MSME initiative awarded strategic grants to three young entrepreneurs, demonstrating a targeted model for regional economic development that pairs financial support with a philosophy of wealth as social impact. The program’s success is evidenced by its scale, having distributed over 650 grants and catalyzed an estimated 20,000 jobs, directly linking entrepreneurship to crime reduction and social stability. Key insights emphasize that modern survival and growth depend on leveraging technology and creating order from chaos, a call for intentional innovation. Ultimately, this public

Uncategorized

Alleged fraud N2.4 bn: FG arriagns ex aviation minister Stella Oduah

Arraignment By Edith Nwapi Abuja, Dec. 10, 2025 (NAN) The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah in an Abuja High over alleged fraud of N2.4 billion . She is arraigned alongside Gloria Odita, on a-five-count charge bordering on alleged fraud, obtaining by false pretence, and criminal breach of trust. […]

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NCDC reports 17 new Lassa fever cases, 1 death

Lassa fever By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Dec. 10, 2025 (NAN) The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 17 new confirmed Lassa fever cases and one death across four states in epidemiological week 47 (Nov. 17–23). The agency disclosed this on Tuesday via its official website in the Lassa Fever Situation Report […]

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Why I chronicled my experiences as Buhari’s minister – Lai Mohammed

Book By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Dec. 10, 2025 (NAN) Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and Culture has narrated the reasons behind his new book, ‘Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration”. Mohammed said the book was his personal effort to document contemporary Nigerian history from a vantage point as minister under […]

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