LAGOS DECEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)As the year 2024 gradually draws to an end and Nigerians embark on end of year holiday plans, there are concerns about incessant kidnappings on the highways across the country. The situation is worsened by the astronomical increase in the price of flight tickets, making that option a no-go-area for the average…
LAGOS DECEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-After roughly 65 years of operations in Nigeria, Swiss cement and other building materials’ maker, Holcim, on Sunday announced that it was set to leave the country. The company said in a brief statement that it will exit its Nigerian business through the sale of its almost 84 per cent stake in…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has kicked off its Project S.C.A.L.E. (Securing Consumer Access for Local Enterprises), a transformative initiative to accelerate growth of Nigeria’s local industries by providing consumer credit to Nigerians specifically for purchase of goods and services of local vendors and manufacturers. This is a part of President…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At least six million Nigerians living with diabetes are currently facing an existential threat due to the skyrocketing cost of healthcare in the country. DAILY POST reports that the economic hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidies and the foreign exchange crisis is also affecting the health sector, as the cost…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Consul General of Germany in Lagos, Weert Börner, has stressed the importance of safeguarding media freedom in Nigeria, highlighting its role in promoting transparency, accountability, and informed citizenship. Börner emphasised that a free and resilient media is essential to a democratic society, as it empowers citizens with reliable information across diverse…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Canadian government has announced that the automatic 10-year multiple-entry visa policy for Nigerians and other foreign citizens has been cancelled. While the multiple-entry visa previously allowed holders to enter and leave Canada freely, a government update said that the 10-year multiple-entry visa is no longer viewed as the “standard document.” The…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Malaysia has announced that it will ban natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on June 30, 2025, prohibiting the registration of new NGVs starting from July 1, 2025, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The decision was prompted by safety concerns, as typical NGV tanks have a safe usage period of 15 years. With…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the treasonous charges brought against 119 Nigerians including those detained since August for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest. This was pronounced by Obiora Egwuatu, the presiding judge, who struck out the case following an application by M.D Abubakar, counsel to the Attorney-General…