…on Friday. Maitasamu described the intervention as a timely step that prevented further economic losses and reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to regional trade and cooperation. Earlier, the association had appealed to the Ghanaian government to intervene after onion trucks from Nigeria were detained by a traders’ group at…
…“Many lives have been lost in avoidable road accidents. Businesses have suffered heavy economic losses. Farmers struggle to transport their produce, while patients experience delays in accessing healthcare. “More alarming is the growing insecurity. The deplorable condition of the road has created opportunities for kidn…
…persists, the quality of the produce will continue to deteriorate, leading to avoidable economic losses for farmers, traders and businesses that depend on cross-border trade,” the statement said. ORO disclosed that several diplomatic efforts had been made to resolve the impasse, including engagements with trader associ…
…researcher and environmental scientist with NOSDRA, told Vanguard that Nigeria’s wider economic losses from methane waste and associated gas flaring—including lost electricity generation, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), industrial feedstock, government revenue, environmental damage and unrealised carbon-market opportuni…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to investigate the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The move is aimed at laying the groundwork for compensation, stronger diplomatic engagement and improved protection for Nigerian citizens living outside the…
…on critical oil infrastructure, denying criminal elements the opportunity to inflict economic losses and environmental damage through acts of sabotage. “The Nigerian Navy remains committed to intelligence-led operations under Operation Delta Sentinel to protect critical national assets, combat crude oil theft and pipel…
…of life has been reported in many of the affected states, residents have suffered heavy economic losses as property worth millions of naira was destroyed, commercial activities grounded and transportation severely disrupted. For many residents, the latest flooding has become an annual reminder of the consequences of po…
…recurring attacks have forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands, resulting in huge economic losses and food shortages. Several victims and community leaders, including former Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, have repeatedly narrated heartbreaking stories of the destruction of crops, at…
…grains. Agricultural experts warn that if left unchecked, quelea birds can cause severe economic losses by destroying rice, millet, sorghum, and other cereal crops, affecting both food availability and farmers' incomes. The state government reiterated its commitment to supporting affected farmers and ensuring that ongo…