Nigeria’s naira has been projected to depreciate further to N1,993 per dollar in the coming days. This is according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions subsidiary report title, ‘Weak Naira and Structural Challenges to Constrain Nigeria’s Medical Devices Market Growth’. The report said the forecasted depreciation will be predicated on the 95 percent dependence on imports for pharmaceuticals in Nigeria. According to the report, the development would erode both the health system and patient purchasing power. “We expect that the naira will end 2028 at N1,993/$ from N306/$ in 2018. “As the naira weakens, the cost of importing medical devices will…
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Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has hinted at a possible return this season. Rodri damaged his ACL during a Premier League fixture against Arsenal at the Etihad in September. Although the current Ballon d’Or winner was expected to miss the entire season, he is desperate to feature again for City. “I feel I can return already this season, yes. It’s possible and I can make it happen,” Rodri said. “I’m recovering now, no pressure. It’s important to recover in the best way. “But the season is long, there’s the new Clubs’ World Cup… I can do it.” City have lost their…
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has explained why he can’t form a coalition with the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He said Obi isn’t different from other corrupt politicians, stressing that he’s only better at “packaging.” Sowore claimed that he had been contesting for the presidency long before Obi gained national prominence. Featuring in a recent episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, he said, “Before you discovered Peter Obi, I was already running for President. All these shouts about Peter Obi… He just knows how to package. Anyone can do it. “If…
The Nigeria Correctional Service, NCS, has said that 278 convicts are still unaccounted for after the Borno jailbreak which occurred on September 10. DAILY POST recalls that some convicts held at the NCS facility in Maiduguri were said to have escaped following a flood incident in the city The NCS had then reported that 281 inmates fled for their safety after the walls of the facility were brought down by the flood. After the jailbreak, the state police command confirmed the arrest of three escapees – Auwalu Aminu, Abubakar Mohammed and Kyari Kur. Subsequently, the police also recaptured seven inmates…
A security expert, Bulama Bukarti, has claimed that the Lakurawa terror group currently causing havoc in Sokoto and Kebbi states is not new. Bukarti said the group has been in the country since about six years ago, alleging that they usually enter the country from Niger Republic. DAILY POST recalls that the Defence Headquarters recently raised an alarm about the emergence of a new terrorist group called Lakurawa in the northwestern part of Nigeria. According to reports, the group has launched deadly attacks in some parts of the region, killing unsuspecting citizens. Speaking on the development, Bukarti, who was featured…
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer are among eight players to have pulled out of the England squad due to injuries. This means they will take no part in England’s UEFA Nations League fixtures this month. The Three Lions will take on Greece on Thursday and Republic of Ireland on Sunday. The likes of Levi Colwill, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aaron Ramsdale and Declan Rice will also be unavailable for the matches. Meanwhile, the likes of Morgan Rogers, Jarrod Bowen, Jarrad Branthwaite, Tino Livramento, and James Trafford have been called up. Nations League: 8 players withdraw…
Heartland technical adviser Emmanuel Amuneke has expressed excitement following the team’s victory over Sunshine Stars. The Naze Millionaires defeated Sunshine Stars 1-0 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday. The Owerri club are now unbeaten in their last three league games. “Let’s first savour the joy of today’s win against Sunshine Stars,” he told the media after the keenly contested encounter. “Let us enjoy the moment and then we’ll start to look at the Kano Pillars game. We’ll also assess the players; look at those who are likely to be available.” NPFL: Amuneke savours Heartland’s victory over Sunshine…
Remo Stars midfielder Tochukwu Raymond Michael praised his teammates after they held Enyimba to a 0-0 draw in Aba on Sunday. The Sky Blue Stars extended their unbeaten run against Enyimba to seven games following the stalemate. Tochukwu claimed they executed their game plan perfectly in the game. “We came here with a clear game plan, and the boys executed it perfectly,” he told NPFL media. “Our defence was solid, and we created some good chances up front. A point away from home against a team like Enyimba is a good result for us.” Daniel Ogunmodede’s side currently occupy the…
Peter Lahaga has been appointed the new head coach of Nigeria National League side FC Basira, DAILY POST reports. Lahaga’s appointment was announced by the club’s chairman, Ahmed Usman Egye, on Monday. Egye expressed high hopes for the appointment of the new tactician. “The appointment of Peter Lahaga is our collective resolved to further strategise and shape the club by bringing more capable and experienced coaches to join hands in achieving our set targets,” Egye stated during Lahaga’s unveiling in Lafia City. “His coaching experience with clubs like TSM FC Kaduna, KJ United, Delux FC of Jos and Nasarawa United…
Shooting Stars technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote said his team will respect their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 12 opponent, Ikorodu City. Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City will clash in the South West derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday. Ikorodu City are unbeaten in their last two games. The Oga Boys defeated Katsina United 2-1 away on Sunday. “I don’t disrespect any team; Ikorodu City is a team you should respect. For them to be in the premiership, we respect them, and we are not afraid of them,” Ogunbote stated to Shooting Stars media. “As for the…