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Alarmed by the rise in suicides, mental health experts in Nigeria have warned that criminalising suicide attempts has blocked prevention efforts and created a blind spot for data collection, making it difficult to understand the scope of the problem as well as develop effective solutions. The Psychiatrists who spoke weekend also called for the amendment […]
Despite the persistent epileptic power supply nationwide, revenue generation by electricity distribution companies in Nigeria surged to N1.1trn within the 12 months of 2023, a new report has revealed. The figure represents an increase of N234.4bn or 28.2 per cent from the N831bn generated by the power firms over a similar period in 2022. This […]
Nigerians are now required to pay N16,000 to correct their date of birth on the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) mobile application. Naija News reports that the NIMC recently unveiled the charges that Nigerians must pay in order to update the information on their National Identification Number (NIN). In a post via its official X handle […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned that fraudsters are now exploiting QR codes to deceive unsuspecting users. The agency noted that QR codes’ speed and convenience in accessing information and taking action have made them a tool exploited by scammers for fraudulent activities. Read also: NITDA warns Nigerians of malware spread on Facebook […]
The cost of basic food items that meet the minimum nutrient requirements has almost doubled within a year, new official data show, putting healthy diets beyond the reach of more Nigerians. The latest ‘Cost of Healthy Diet’ report, produced by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, shows that the national […]
