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Nigeria's government has given banks and telcos a six-month deadline to pay a debt of N250 billion related to unstructured short-code services, with the central bank and communications commission issuing a final directive on the matter.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has activated emergency centres amid a surge in Lassa fever cases, with 1,154 confirmed cases reported so far this year, resulting in 190 deaths.
The Nigeria Customs Service in Ikeja seized 707 contraband items worth N18.7 billion from January to December 2024, according to the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A.
The Federal Government has warned Christian pilgrims going to Israel and Jordan about the risk of absconding during their trip. Those who fail to adhere to the rules may face consequences, including repercussions from guarantors.
