Nigeria’s Intensifying Landscape

Aug 14, 2024 | ashenewsdaily.com | Nigeria’s Intensifying Landscape |Ahmad Salkida

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN), Lagos State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government to address the rising cost of flour, which continues to climb despite the recent approval of duty-free importation waivers for wheat and other grains. Speaking at a press conference in Agege, Lagos, on Wednesday, AMBCN Lagos State Chairman, Ayoola Mathew, expressed the bakers’ frustration over the escalating prices.

Aug 14, 2024 | ashenewsdaily.com | Nigeria’s Intensifying Landscape |Ahmad Salkida |Abdoulaye Kay

The Seaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas has bowed to pressure, and withdrawn the controversial bills, which seeks to criminalise refusal to sing Nigeria’s reintroduced national anthem. The speaker caved into heated opposition and outrage that trailed the introduction of the controversial bill which prescribed a 10-year jail term for those who refused to sing the newly reintroduced anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee‘.

Aug 14, 2024 | ashenewsdaily.com | Nigeria’s Intensifying Landscape |Ahmad Salkida |Abdoulaye Kay

ASHENEWS reports that the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), has appointed Professor Bashir Garba as the new Vice Chancellor. He succeeds Professor Lawal Bilbis, whose tunure expired recently. A statement by UDUS’ Pro-Chancellor, Professor Attahiru Muhammad Jega, made available to ASHENEWS on Wednesday, said the Governing Council approved Garba’s appointment during its 168th Special Meeting on Wednesday.