The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Bauchi State is rolling out a media awareness campaign to educate both sellers and users of agricultural chemicals on safe handling practices. State Coordinator Hamis Yahaya disclosed the initiative during an interview on Tuesday, highlighting the urgent need for public education as the […]
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection and food safety, urging stakeholders in the food industry to prioritise safe practices across the value chain. This was the focus of the 2025 Food Safety Workshop held on Tuesday in Lagos, organised in partnership with DIDONI Company Limited. The event, themed “Food Safety […]
The European Union and UNICEF have pledged their commitment to support the safe return of displaced residents from Yelwata and other communities in Benue State, following recent deadly attacks by armed herders. Their assurances came during a visit to an emergency camp at the International Market in Makurdi, where victims of the June 13 attacks […]
In a bold step to elevate the voices of young Nigerians in shaping the country’s future, Citizen Commons Advocacy International has launched the first-ever Nigerian Youth Voice Survey. Unveiled at a media briefing in Abuja on June 20, 2025, the nationwide initiative aims to capture the lived realities, viewpoints, and aspirations of Nigerians aged 18 […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a directive mandating all grid-connected power generation companies (GenCos) to fully integrate their operations into the National Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Energy Management System (EMS) by December 31, 2025. The new regulatory order, titled “Order on the Mandatory Integration of Grid-Connected Generating Units into […]
The Oyo State Government has reiterated that the anti-open grazing law remains in full effect, warning that violators will face legal consequences. Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, made this known during an inter-ministerial press briefing held Thursday in Ibadan. Olaleye disclosed that over the past two years, more than 58 cows had […]
The Lagos State Government has renewed its push for urban farming as a strategic response to food insecurity, urging local councils and environmental officers to integrate agriculture into city life. At a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on Thursday held at the Fresh Food Hub, Idi-Oro, Mushin, the government, through the State Agricultural Development Authority, emphasized the […]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has reiterated the need for innovation and international competitiveness in Nigeria’s accounting profession, as it formally inaugurated Alhaji Ganiyu Mustafa as the sixth chairman of its Sokoto and District Society. The investiture ceremony, held on Saturday in Sokoto, marked a leadership transition from the outgoing chairman, Ismail […]
The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) has decried the continued bloodshed in Benue State, calling on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to halt the violence and restore peace in the region. In a statement issued Wednesday and co-signed by Acting National President Martins Braimah and National Secretary-General Dame Chisara Egwim-Chima, […]
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called for caution in the adoption of artificial intelligence within the judiciary, stressing the need for strong ethical and legal safeguards as the country embraces digital justice reforms. Speaking at a public lecture hosted by the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, on Wednesday, Justice Kekere-Ekun said […]
