By Talatu Maiwada Action Against Hunger (ACF), in collaboration with national and regional partners, has committed 10 million euros to implement a cross-border pastoral and livestock marketing project in the Lake Chad Basin. The initiative, titled Pastoralism and Livestock Marketing in Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad Cross-Border Territories (PASCO), aims to enhanceContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert for 198 LGAs across 32 states and the FCT. The agency warned of high to very high flood risks between Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. The alert, with reference No: 32-25-003-06, was issued by NIHSAContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, on no-fly list. In his official X handle @fkeyamo on Thursday, Keyamo also ordered the NCAA to immediately notify both domestic and InternationalContinue Reading
By Reporters The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and its counterparts in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states said they have set up machineries to respond to the impending floods in the zone. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and Nigeria Hydrological Services AgencyContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Government has assured that repair works on the damaged Koton-Karfe bridge on the Lokoja-Abuja road are nearing completion. The Federal Works Commissioner in Kogi, Mr Gana Patiko, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Patiko said thatContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s effort to combat high youth unemployment is receiving a boost with the emergence of innovative solutions. One of such initiatives is embroidery, not just as a cultural craft, but as a tool for economic empowerment and job creation. Mr Lukman Abdulsalam,Continue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will carry out a thorough investigation into the real estate sector of Nigeria’s economy as part of concerted effort to curb corruption. Mr Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of EFCC, made this known at an event organised by theContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Citizens’ Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI) has empowered over 150 women in the FCT with life-saving knowledge on breastfeeding practices. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative was part of activities to mark the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week. The one-day sensitisation andContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Mr John Ugwu, the newly elected President of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Association, FCT chapter (NSC-FCT), has pledged to prioritise safer shipping practices and tackle pressing financial challenges affecting members. Ugwu made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja following his victory over Mr Mohammed Patigi by 31Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says having a sub-regional Standby Force (ESF) that can be swiftly deployed to quell conflicts is critical to ensuring peace, security, and development. Amb. Abdel-Fatah Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, stated this on Wednesday inContinue Reading
