In response to the growing insecurity across the South-East, grassroots women in Imo State are stepping forward to take on a role long overlooked in peacebuilding: local surveillance, early warning, and community mobilisation. On July 29, the Non-Governmental Organisation Alliances for Africa (AfA) convened a consultative meeting in Owerri with over 50 women from across […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have agreed to intensify their collaboration in tackling the illicit trafficking of opioids between both countries, particularly tramadol and codeine-based syrups. This agreement was reached during a virtual meeting on Wednesday between the Chairman of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd.), […]
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has assured Nigerians that genetically modified organisms (GMOs), particularly in food, are not harmful to human health if safety protocols are strictly followed. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Adeyeye stated that while concerns around […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the emergency management agencies of Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu states, has activated a coordinated response mechanism to address the threat of imminent flooding across the South-East region. This development follows fresh alerts issued by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), […]
The Federal Government has disbursed N250,000 in unconditional grants to outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ondo State, as part of a broader agenda to empower local businesses and drive grassroots economic development. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the grants during the launch of the seventh Expanded National MSME Clinics in Akure on […]
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) programme and the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has renewed calls for inclusive policies and social justice for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This was the thrust of a one-day capacity-building programme held at the Shomolu Local […]
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has described the newly signed Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 as a transformative development that will boost the insurance sector’s contribution to the national economy. The Commission stated this in a release issued Tuesday, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Act. The legislation, passed by the National […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday launched the distribution of 5.5 million tree seedlings as part of an ambitious initiative to tackle desert encroachment and promote environmental sustainability across the state. The flag-off ceremony took place at the historic Yanbawa Shelter Belt in Makoda Local Government Area, a green barrier established in 1972 […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has reaffirmed his administration’s strong resolve to end irregular migration, human trafficking, and the associated human rights abuses that have long plagued the state, particularly among its youth. Speaking through the Director-General of the Edo State Migration Agency, Lucky Agazuma, on Monday, the government disclosed the adoption of a […]
The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of staff unions at Lagos State University (LASU) to suspend their ongoing indefinite strike, emphasizing its commitment to the welfare of both staff and students. The strike, which began on Friday, July 31, 2025, has led to the disruption of academic and administrative […]
