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Nigeria relies heavily on foreign food, spending $2.34 billion by 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the country is spending $2.34 billion on food imports in 2025, with the second quarter of this year recording higher demand. The Apex Bank revealed the data in its latest quarterly statistical bulletin on sectoral foreign exchange utilization, which shows that the country is still heavily dependent on imported foodgrains. Data analysis …

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No more pre-retirement leave, FG tells civil servants

The federal government has abolished the long-standing practice of placing civil servants on compulsory leave before retirement, declaring that such a provision does not exist under the Civil Service Rules. The directive, issued by the Federation’s head of the Civil Service, Didi Walson-Jack, orders all ministries, departments and agencies to immediately end the widely adopted three-month terminal leave for civil …

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El Niño is certain to trigger more extreme weather, the WMO said

According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is an 80 percent chance that El Niño conditions will occur between June and August and a 90 percent chance that they will occur later. “This update is important because El Niño is a key driver of global weather and climate patternssaid WMO Secretary General Celeste Saulo. “El Niño’s footprint spreads far …

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Bayer Leverkusen interested in the Super Eagles winger

Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke has become a transfer target for Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the summer transfer window, reports completesports.com. Ejuke is expected to leave Sevilla after another disappointing campaign for the Spanish club. The 28-year-old struggled to make a significant impact, recording one goal and one assist in 29 La Liga appearances for the Rojiblancos. Several Premier …

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