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Fishermen Catch Vulnerable Manatee in Bayelsa State

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Fishermen in Odi community, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, caught a manatee on the afternoon of July 19, 2024, according to Niger Delta Insider.

Known as sea cows, manatees are fully aquatic mammals classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They face threats from habitat loss, boat collisions, and pollution.


 

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FAAN Breaks Silence on Claims Over Uber’s Departure From Nigeria

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Since Uber exited Nigeria, rumours have been circulating over why the company left the country. One of the claims suggested that FAAN was part of the reason for the exit.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has now addressed the rumours and claims of its involvement in Uber’s decision to leave Nigeria.

FAAN said it could not speak for Uber’s decision, noting that the company likely had its own economic and regulatory considerations for leaving Nigeria.

FAAN’s Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, said “I can’t speak to Uber’s exit from Nigeria. I am sure they have their own economic and regulatory decisions as to why they chose to exit.”


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FG Empowers 500 Women and Youths With Agricultural Skills In Ogun State

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The Federal Government trains 500 women and youths in food production and agriculture. The programme was started to support food security.

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security partnered with the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT).

The women and youths were taught tomato, okra and Telfairia production techniques. The government believes this will help boost agriculture, improve food production and strengthen the economy in Ogun State.


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Fuel Prices Continue to Drop Across Some Nigerian Filling Stations

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According to reports, fuel stations are reducing their prices a bit. This has become a general thing around Nigeria after the spike due to the removal of subsidy.

The prices are dropping to ₦1,275 and ₦1,299, going lower than ₦1,300 compared to what it was before.


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