By Abigael Joshua Effective communication, transparency, and science-based risk assessments are the cornerstones of Nigeria’s approach to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Mr Bello Bwari, the Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), gave the assurance during a media interaction in Abuja on Friday. “Where there is communication, you reduce conflict.Continue Reading
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has postponed his planned donation of copies of his book to tertiary institutions in Kwara over recent killings of innocent residents in the state. In a statement issued by his media office on Thursday in Abuja, Mohammed said the postponement ofContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu A Delta state High Court sitting in Ozoro has imposed a fine of N310 million against the Nigeria Police Force and its officers for unlawful arrest, harassment and detention of a lawyer, Otedjere Jude. In a judgment delivered by Justice E. O. Odebala, the court awarded N300Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Ministry of Environment on Thursday in Abuja, advanced its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, validating a comprehensive plan aimed at tackling climate-related challenges in the country. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alhaji Mahmud Kambari, said this at the Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on the Development ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to adopt a preventive, planned, and evidence-based approach to road maintenance to improve the condition and lifespan of federal roads. Tinubu represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gaveContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Leading British boarding schools have announced plans to meet Nigerian families in March during UK Boarding Schools Week 2026, with exhibitions scheduled in Abuja and Lagos. The events will showcase specific boarding school programmes, admission requirements, and learning opportunities in the United Kingdom. The events are organisedContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Ogochukwu Abiakam, the Chief Executive Officer of Zuid Energies Ltd., says the company will partner with Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to deploy electric taxis at the nation’s airports. Abiakam disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, recording a 71.63 per cent pass rate. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim-Wushishi, announced this at a news conference on Wednesday at the council’s headquarters in Minna.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked reports claiming that a history textbook titled ” living history” was approved for use in Nigerian schools. The ministry said the book was neither approved nor recommended for use by the Federal Ministry of Education. The ministry made thisContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The CBW Africa has launched the Women in Industrialisation and Innovation Initiative (WI³) to ensure that women take the front seat and contribute to the continent’s journey of industrialisation. The Founder and Continental President of CBW Africa, Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, made this known at the formal launchContinue Reading
