Rivers: Govt. redeems N280m pledge to families of slain security personnel Inflation reduces by 0.05% in April – NBS FG uncovers 476 online sites set up to fight govt.  FG to inaugurate maritime security project in June Insecurity: Oodua Youth Coalition urges Buhari to address Nigerians FRSC begins global road safety week in Zamfara AfDB, Euro-Bank sign MoU on sustainable dev’t in Africa Buhari salutes Emmanuel Okala at 70 Consumers, homes benefit from Nestlé’s Maggi at Ramadan Miners association urges members to stay off Zamfara sites Poorly managed high blood pressure condition damages vital organs, physician warns Strike: Acting I-G deploys more personnel, assets on Kaduna-Abuja road Hydrographic data will guide maritime activities – Nigerian Navy Buhari congratulates Prof. Abubakar on appointment as Dean, UCL, London NGF urges calm over NLC strike in Kaduna EFCC arrests ex-Kwara Gov. Ahmed NGX opens week with 0.44% loss Hypertension: NHF seeks regulation on salt intake MEDIA ADVICE: The Future of Global Health Security: Lessons Learned from Preparedness and Response VSF donates N7m to families of deceased NAF officers Okala one of Africa’s greatest goalkeepers — Sports minister Centre advocates value reorientation to fight insecurity Gunmen set ablaze another police station in Abia, kill 2 cops Iran urges int’l community to stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians APC denies releasing timetable for congresses, national convention Basketball Africa League and Flutterwave announce multi-year partnership India inaugurates 1st batch of indigenous anti-COVID-19 drug AUDA-NEPAD and Ecobank Group partnership move to funding phase of 100,000 MSME Initiative COVID-19: Activities pick up at Nigeria’s Consulate in New York NSCDC recovers dead abandoned baby in Jigawa Kyrgyz Republic’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Sector to Benefit US $ 4 Million Trade Finance Line from International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) How Armed Forces spent only 9% of budget on equipment — Gbajabiamila Invest Africa and Absa Group announce strategic collaboration PDP Governors Forum meets in Ibadan Gov. Ayade introduces housing scheme for civil servants  Nigeria’s new Consul-General in New York pledges improved services, relations Foundation to train youths on web development Social media restrictions lifted in Ethiopia — NetBlocks The Canada-Africa Chamber of Commerce welcomes Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its main advisory board EU, US reach truce in steel tariff dispute German Africa Energy Forum in Hamburg to kick-start Africa’s economic transformation NEMA warns of probable flood in 10 C/River areas Rape: Centre advises parents to pay adequate attention to children NLC begins 5-day warning strike in Kaduna State Police debunk report of attack on Modakeke Town Speaker lauds Gov. Bagudu for completing rural road project 44,000 persons receive first jab of AstraZeneca vaccine in Plateau Long work hours increase death risk from heart disease, stroke — WHO, ILO Tanzania Helpline Calls For Time For Marriage And Child Abuse NYCN commends PAN Chairman’s contribution to youths devt. in Nasarawa