#Nigeria

Sanitary Pads Tax-Free: More Affordable for Conflict-Affected Women
Nigeria’s government announced tax-free policy on sanitary pads making them more available and affordable. Lower income women use pieces of cloth to manage their monthly flow, which is unhygienic and harmful. Tax removal will improve health condition

Bomb Blast Kills 1, Injures 7 in Borno, Northeast Nigeria
A devastating bomb blast has rocked the Kofa Biyu area of Konduga Local Government Area in Borno State. The explosion, caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), occurred on Monday, August 18, 2025, around 5 pm, killing one and injured seven.

Weekly Press Review 01-07 August, 2025
Gunmen abduct 60 in northern Nigeria, kill villagers in overnight raids | Reuters ABUJA, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Gunmen abducted at least 45 women and children in an overnight raid […]

Farmers Urged to Leverage Expert Advice for Improved Agribusiness
As the rainy season approaches, farmers are encouraged to consult experts on weather patterns and farming activities. By leveraging expert advice, farmers can improve crop yields

3-Wheeler Taxi Import Ban Causes Shock Price Rise
There are 80,000 Keke-Napeps in the city of Maiduguri