By Rita Iliya Niger government in collaboration with HarvestPlus on Wednesday hosted the 10th edition of Nutritious Food Fair, aimed at addressing micronutrient deficiencies in the state. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger said at the event in Minna that the state had made significant strides in agriculture byContinue Reading
The Aliko Dangote-led Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation (PCFRR) has delivered emergency relief materials valued at N1billion to the Government of Borno State for onward distribution to persons affected by the 2024 flood in the State. During the handover ceremony in Maiduguri, the Secretary of the PresidentialContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called for unwavering commitment to eradicate corruption, particularly in Nigeria’s vital oil and gas sector. Komolafe made the call at a workshop organised by the commission to mark the InternationalContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje As Nigerian football gains global recognition, these players are set to make a significant impact in 2025. Here’s a closer look at the stars to watch: 1. Ademola Lookman (Winger, Atalanta) Ademola Lookman’s performances for Atalanta in Serie A have earned him a nomination for the prestigiousContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Niger has engaged stakeholders to discuss the nationwide sensitisation on security, tax reform bills and get-rich-quick syndrome. The Director General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the meeting was a nationwide sensitisation campaign on five critical issues affecting theContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Nigerian Army has stressed the need for synergy among security agencies to combat insecurity in the country and Niger. Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), made the call at the 2024 Joint West Africa Social Activities (WASA) held at the MinnaContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has urged manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic beverages to comply with the ban on satchet and PET bottles alcohol. She made the call when she featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Aderogba George NAFDAC has warned bakeries across the country against using saccharin and bromate in bread production. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the warning while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum. She said bakeries caught in the act wouldContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, has warned Nigerians against consumption of fake and adulterated drinks, especially during the Yuletide. Adeyeye gave the warning when she appeared at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja. She said the proliferation of fakeContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called for more intelligence reports about counterfeit products to tackle the problem. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the call when she featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
