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The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of a ₦50,000 grant to over one million nano-businesses to mitigate economic hardship. This initiative targets the country's most vulnerable traders to stimulate grassroots productivity and bolster household incomes.
The Federal Government says cancer has become Africa's deadliest public health threat, with new figures showing the disease now kills more people on the continent than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Officials and experts at the Best of ASCO Africa 2026 Conference in Abuja called for coordinated research, affordable treatment and stronger health systems to curb rising deaths.
The Federal Government has received a third batch of 266 Nigerians evacuated from Johannesburg, bringing the total number of returnees from South Africa under the ongoing exercise to 859. Officials said the operation reflects continued efforts to support citizens abroad who are willing to return home.
Five Nigerian traders have returned home after nearly 10 months in detention at MACA Prison in Abidjan, following diplomatic intervention by the Federal Government. Their release brought relief and grief, as one member of the group, Usama Murtala, died a day after regaining freedom.
