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 […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather forecast from Monday to Wednesday, warning of widespread thunderstorms, moderate rains, and potential flash floods across several regions of the country. Northern Region: Monday–Wednesday: Thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are expected in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, and Borno. Flash […]
The Ogun State Government has reiterated that the law banning open grazing remains in full effect, warning cattle owners and herders that violations will attract stiff penalties, including jail terms and livestock forfeiture. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, said the reminder […]
A total of 87 farmers in Lagos State have received N11.4 million in grants under the 2025 Agricultural Support Programme of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Of the beneficiaries, 27 youths and women received N200,000 each along with farming inputs to improve productivity, while 60 others, selected from the state’s senatorial districts, received […]
The Federal Government has introduced a new welfare-focused loan scheme aimed at improving the well-being and professional growth of staff in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Known as the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), the initiative offers academic and non-academic personnel in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education access to loans of up to ₦10 million, […]
A devastating flood in Adamawa State has left at least eight people dead, dozens missing many of them children and over 600 homes destroyed, prompting urgent flood preparedness efforts across several Nigerian states. The disaster struck in the early hours of Sunday after a torrential six-hour downpour inundated communities in Yola, including Shagari Low Cost, […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on traditional rulers in Adamawa State and across the North East to take an active role in the fight against the growing number of out-of-school children, especially girls. Speaking at a one-day stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday in Yola, the Chief of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat […]
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling flooding through major upgrades to drainage infrastructure across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave the assurance on Sunday during an assessment tour of ongoing drainage works tied to the Lagos Island regeneration project and other critical flood-prone areas. Wahab, […]
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted a pressing issue affecting one billion Africans who rely on open fires or hazardous cooking fuels, leading to significant health and environmental concerns. This situation results in greenhouse gas emissions comparable to those of the aviation industry, exacerbating global warming.The IEA report indicates that roughly two billion people […]
