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Benue Carnage: Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action as Death Toll Rises

The Nigerian Senate has voiced strong outrage over the persistent bloodshed across parts of the country, declaring it is exhausted from issuing condolences while communities in Benue, Borno, Plateau and other states continue to suffer relentless attacks. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, made the position clear during […]

Jigawa Moves to Reallocate Farmlands, Launches Climate and Jobs Program

The Jigawa State Government has begun reclaiming misused farmlands across all 27 local government areas in a bid to improve food security, empower genuine farmers, and drive economic growth. The move follows the establishment of a committee tasked with retrieving illegally acquired or abandoned farmlands and reallocating them to committed farmers and investors. Speaking at […]

FG Partners with CSOs to Track Climate Action in States, LGAs

In a bid to strengthen climate accountability and drive sustainable environmental policies, the federal government has launched a Climate Action Index (CAI) to assess, track, and rank climate efforts at the state and local government levels. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Arabi, announced this initiative during a stakeholders’ workshop in […]

FG Raises Application Fee for Private Universities to N25m

The Federal Government has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria from N5 million to N25 million, according to a memo issued on Monday by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu. The NUC stated that the decision aims to reposition private universities to better serve the […]

NLC President Ajaero Condemns Governors’ Ban on Labour Unions, Criticizes Absentee Leadership

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has strongly criticized state governors attempting to ban labour unions, asserting that such actions are unconstitutional. Speaking at a town hall meeting with workers at the NLC Secretariat in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Monday, Ajaero reaffirmed that union activities fall under the exclusive legislative list […]

FG Launches National Broadband Alliance to Drive Digital Connectivity in Nigeria

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) to accelerate broadband penetration, enhance digital infrastructure, and pave the way for a fully connected Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled yesterday in Lagos, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to leveraging technology for economic growth. Speaking […]

Nigeria to Digitize Livestock Sector with Digital Public Infrastructure

The federal government has unveiled plans to adopt Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to modernize the livestock sector, enhancing tracking, transparency, and efficiency across the value chain. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, is part of a broader effort to transform agriculture and boost Nigeria’s position in global livestock markets. In […]

Federal Government Launches Digital Literacy Training to Boost Civil Service Efficiency

The federal government has unveiled a digital literacy training program aimed at enhancing the productivity and skills of civil servants. The initiative, a collaboration between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, focuses on equipping government employees with the tools to navigate digital […]

Nigerian Tomato Farmers Call for Government Support to Cut Post-Harvest Losses

The National Tomato Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) has called on the Federal Government to intervene in reducing post-harvest losses in the tomato sector. Rabiu Zuntu, Chairman of NATPAN’s Kaduna State chapter, made this appeal on Tuesday in Lagos, emphasizing the critical need for government support to address challenges faced by smallholder […]

Nigerian Cocoa Farmers Urge Government to Boost Funding and Industry Support in 2025

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cocoa production sector are calling on the Federal Government to enhance support for the industry by transforming the National Cocoa Management Committee (NCMC) into a full-fledged board. They also seek funding for the National Task Force on European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and subsidized agricultural inputs for farmers to boost cocoa productivity […]