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1 week ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoAquaculture is a significantly underutilized sector in Nigeria that involves breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants—essentially, farming in water. This sector has been a crucial contributor to the economic growth of many countries around the world. Nations such as China, India, Egypt, Vietnam, and Norway have greatly benefited from aquaculture, making it a major contributor to their gross domestic product.

1 week ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoEaster weekend has arrived, and Christians across Nigeria are preparing to celebrate while adjusting their plans to accommodate the harsh realities of the current economic climate. Soaring food prices, high transportation costs, and escalating insecurity in the country have forced many Nigerians to scale back their festivities. Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is traditionally marked by church services, family gatherings, travel, and feasting.

1 week ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoResidents across Lagos under the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) have raised alarm over what they describe as fraudulent billing practices, alleging that the utility provider has been charging Band A tariffs while delivering electricity far below the expected standard. The electricity band classification system, introduced in 2020 by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), categorizes consumers based on the number of daily supply hours they receive.

2 weeks ago | af24news.com | Humphrey Ukeaja |Olayinka Oyegbile, PhD.

By Humphrey UkeajaAcross Nigeria, from the bustling streets of Lagos to the quiet neighbourhoods of Enugu and the vibrant markets of Kano, ultra-processed food (UPF) companies are saturating the country with flashy adverts for sugary drinks, snacks and products targeted at children. These items are everywhere—in schools, churches, and on social media—and they are cheap. Yet behind the bright colours and sweet flavours lies a growing threat to children’s health.

2 weeks ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoA Lagos Mobile Court has sentenced two commercial bus drivers to three months in prison for assaulting officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). According to Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA spokesperson, the incident occurred on Monday, April 7, 2025, near LASTMA’s Central District (Zone 9) in the Victoria Island/Lekki area.