By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has expressed concern over the persistent circulation of substandard and falsified veterinary drugs, citing weak regulatory compliance and uncoordinated importation practices. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, raised the concern at a National Stakeholders’ Round-table on the quality and regulation of veterinary medicinesContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele Prof. Temitope Jaiyeola, a professor of Mathematics at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, says that Nigeria’s digital economy needs home grown security solutions using mathematical models. Jaiyeola said this on Thursday in Lagos while delivering the 3rd Chair Occupier’s Public Lecture of Pastor Enoch Adeboye Professorial ChairContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has highlighted ongoing efforts to develop a vaccine for Lassa fever. The disease, an acute viral hemorrhagic disease endemic in West Africa, is largely driven by poverty-related conditions, including poor housing, lack of rodent-proof food storage, andContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the BudgIT Foundation, to strengthen fiscal transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in public finance management system. Mr Victor Muruako, Executive Chairman of the commission, at the signing ceremony of the MoU on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has recorded ₦152.4 billion in National Housing Fund (NHF) collections for 2025, representing a 48 per cent increase over the ₦103 billion generated in 2024. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of FMBN, Shehu Osidi, disclosed this on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed The Nigerian Women in Information and Technology (NIWIIT) says challenges such as underrepresentation, bias and limited access to resources still persist for girls studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. The Chairperson of NIWIIT, Bauchi Chapter, Dr Fatima Zambuk, noted this at a one-day programme it organisedContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Senate multi-committee budget defence meetings are crucial for scrutinising government spending plans and policy priorities ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle. Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), who represents Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, said this while speaking to some journalistsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Mr Valentine Achum, an advocacy expert, has called for sustained enforcement, legislative backing and technological strengthening of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) as the initiative enters its second decade. Achum, Advocacy Lead for Equal Trade Alliance based in The Hague, made the call in a statementContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged estate developers to adhere to regulatory standards, maintain professionalism in title documentation, and ensure quality construction and estate management. Shettima made the call at the groundbreaking of Summit Estate Global in Apo Dutse, Abuja. The project was organised by Summit EstateContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, Chancellor of the Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta, has called for greater collaboration between government institutions and private stakeholders to build a sustainable, competitive football structure in the country. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, and Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on SportsContinue Reading
