Economy
Skyrocketing raw meat prices a bone of contention for citizens of Borno State
Prices of livestock and raw meat soar as the naira continues to depreciate and the inflation rate hits record-high levels The seemingly ever-depreciating naira and soaring inflation rate have had […]
Inflation rate in December hits nearly 30-year high of 28.9%
National Bureau of Statistics says ever-increasing inflation rate is caused primarily by the substantial depreciation of the naira Nigeria’s annual inflation rate continued to accelerate in December, hitting a nearly […]
Manufacturers, labourers and bricklayers’ jobs no longer set in cement
Skyrocketing price of cement is affecting the lives of manufacturers of building blocks, their labourers and bricklayers as they are losing their jobs and are unable to provide for their […]
Climate change: FAO distributes fuel-efficient stoves to 24,500 Borno households
The stoves are energy-efficient, meaning fewer trees are cut down, and they are healthier because they reduce smoke and harmful gases within households. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation […]
World Bank hints that Nigerian government has not removed fuel subsidy
World Bank says the price of petrol in Nigeria is not cost-reflective and should be higher if the fuel subsidy had been removed. The removal of the fuel subsidy by […]
The poor cry out as prices of locally produced rice hit unexpected heights
Insecurity, erratic rainfall, the removal of the fuel subsidy, high demand and lack of timely support from the government blamed for sudden rise in the price of locally produced rice. […]
It’s power to the people of the Kaga, Gubio and Magumeri districts after 10-year blackout
Light at the end of a very long and dark tunnel as businesses are picking up, cold drinking water and soft drinks are on hand and people can recharge their […]
New-look Maiduguri Monday Market up and running again
Governor waivers rent for two years for 8,000 traders and gives ₦800 million to 2,825 who did not get a shop, promising them a place in a new market expected […]
No such thing as a free ride for many of Borno State farmers
Maiduguri farmers say the free bus rollout plan is not working properly and many have to pay tricycle riders to take them to and from their lands. Farmers have criticised […]
Trade between Nigeria and Niger at a standstill because of coup
Sanctions imposed on Niger are having a negative effect on business activities and are taking a heavy toll on traders in the northern parts of Nigeria
