By Sylvester Thompson Rep. Saidu Abdullahi, Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Finance, says he is in support of the adoption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the country. Some Nigerians have expressed reservations over the safety of GMOs while scientists say they are safe and will boost the nation’s foodContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says access to good water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is crucial in breaking the cycle of poverty in the country. It, however, highlighted that inadequate WASH perpetuates poverty, urging increased efforts to eradicate open defecation nationwide. Mr Monday Johnson, a WASHContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Maj.-Gen. John Olusegun-Adeyemo, has assumed duty as the 50th Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the handing over ceremony was held at the corps headquarters in Kontagora, Niger State on Wednesday. NAN also reports that Maj.-Gen.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment at the China Commodities Expo-Nigeria 2025 in Lagos, showcasing opportunities for economic cooperation and fostering deeper commercial ties between both nations. Hosted by China’s Ministry of Commerce and organised by its Trade Bureau onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The closed-door meeting formed part of the President’s ongoing engagements with religious leaders to promote national unity, peace, and social cohesion. Although details were not disclosed,Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a world increasingly characterised by divisions, instability, and social tension, the pursuit of peace has become both an urgent necessity and a shared responsibility. Across communities and nations, the foundations of sustainable peace rest on dialogue, collaboration, mutual understanding, justice, andContinue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has tasked stakeholders in the solid minerals sector on improved packaging, and effective marketing to boost non-oil exports and drive sustainable economic diversification. The Executive Director of NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, said this at an interactive forum for solid minerals stakeholdersContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Zambian government has indicated interest in understudying the operations of the National Values Charter, the cornerstone of the proposed Nigerian Identity Project (NIP). This was the outcome of the second meeting between the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, and the ZambianContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), Ms Lucy Abagi, has called for a unified, multi-stakeholder effort to strengthen justice, security and governance systems for Nigeria’s sustainable development. Abagi made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2025 Access to Justice ParleyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Prof. Attahiru Jega, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Livestock Development, says the Federal Government remains committed to modernising Nigeria’s dairy industry. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Dairy Policy Implementation Framework Validation Workshop. The workshop was organised by the Federal MinistryContinue Reading
