The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) said that there will be thundery and rainy weather across the country from Friday to Sunday. NiMet’s forecast, released in Abuja on Thursday, said there will be isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain in parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Taraba States on Friday morning. NiMet also said that isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected in parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Kano, Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kebbi States. For the central region, the weather will be cloudy with some sunshine in the morning, and there might be light rain in…
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By Ezeaja Ikemefuna The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said that using Climate Smart methods will help increase food production, grow the economy, and improve farming systems. He said this at a side event during the COP30 conference at the Africa Food Systems Summit 2025, held recently in Dakar, Senegal. Sen. Kyari explained that Nigeria’s food system needs Climate Smart methods like using strong seeds, protecting the soil, managing water well, and using clean energy. The Minister shared some progress made in Nigeria, like using solar-powered irrigation, growing crops that can handle climate changes, and better…
This week, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) organised a round table to address the challenges of premature political campaigns in Nigeria. The controversy started way back in July 2024, almost three years to the next election, when people based in Abuja woke up to find billboards all over the city featuring President Tinubu holding his wife (Remi) with a clear message or caption “Grassroots support for Tinubu 2027”. The meaning of the billboard was for many very clear. The President was launching his campaign for a second term. Many participants at the roundtable argued however that we cannot be…
Nigeria has faced a setback in its oil revenue target for 2025, losing 2.04 million barrels of oil in the first half of the year. This data comes from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which released trends on crude oil losses for the period ending July 2025. The report shows that crude oil losses, mainly from theft and metering issues, have fallen to their lowest level in almost 16 years. In July 2025, daily losses were recorded at 9,600 barrels per day, the lowest since 2009, when losses stood at 8,500 barrels per day. The NUPRC said this…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adeyemi, to launch a full investigation into alleged land scams along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor. He made the call in Lagos yesterday during an inspection of the coastal road, part of the ministry’s review of ongoing federal projects in the South West. Umahi said the Presidency had directed the Office of the Surveyor-General to work with state governors and the ministry to acquire land along the highway project. The aim is to serve the public interest, boost economic benefits, and ensure a return on investments.…
Key players from government ministries, universities, civil society groups, and international partners gathered in Abuja yesterday for a workshop to review and endorse the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation (TETSiM) report. The report is meant to guide Nigeria in reshaping its tobacco taxation policy. The meeting came as Nigeria prepares to update its tobacco tax regime, which expired in May 2025. The new tax plan aims to meet regional and global standards, protect public health, and boost government revenue. Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), spoke on the importance of the Tobacco Tax Advocacy…
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has announced that Nigeria is set to begin local production of insulin, reducing dependence on imported supplies. He revealed this during the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on sustainable insulin production between the Ministry’s agency, the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABRDA), and Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Limited of China in Abuja. The minister noted that for decades, millions of Nigerians living with diabetes have relied on imported insulin, which is often expensive and scarce. With this new partnership, diabetic patients will soon have access to…
The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria may not meet the global target of eliminating malaria unless more local resources, especially funding, are mobilized. It said that 90 percent of malaria cases worldwide are found in Nigeria and some other African countries, making it urgent for homegrown solutions and stronger support from local stakeholders. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made this known in Abuja on Thursday during The Big Push Malaria Conference with the theme: “Harnessing Africa’s Central Role for the Big Push Against Malaria.” The minister noted that Nigeria and Africa rely too…
The Federal Government has launched the distribution of medical equipment and essential drugs worth over ₦23 billion across Nigeria. The move is part of efforts to strengthen the country’s primary healthcare system. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, officially flagged off the distribution in Abuja on Thursday. He said the initiative aims to improve healthcare delivery nationwide. Describing the exercise as a “promise kept” under the ongoing health sector reforms, Pate noted that it aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He warned against the diversion of the items, stressing that they are central…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has opened a public review of two important draft policies aimed at boosting Nigeria’s digital economy. These are the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Live Events and the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX). The review will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Digital Economy Complex, NCC Building, Abuja. It is part of NITDA’s Rule-Making Process, which focuses on creating inclusive, sustainable, and globally aligned policies for Nigeria’s digital growth. The Draft DPI Live Environment is designed to improve e-government services and set up a system that…