The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) says countries in the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) will benefit from its partnership with the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) through a project called the International Transboundary Aquifer System (ITAS). NiHSA’s Director-General, Mr. Umar Mohammed, said this during a regional workshop in Abuja focused on sharing experiences and best practices in managing underground water (groundwater). He explained that the ITAS project is helping to restore underground water levels in the Sokoto Rima Basin, located in northwestern Nigeria. He added that the positive results from the project could be extended to other parts of the…
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Due to the poor state of Nigeria’s power sector, the Federal Government has announced that it is working with the World Bank to get a \$500 million loan. The money will be used to improve electricity distribution through the country’s electricity companies (DisCos). Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi, explained that the loan has two parts. The first part is called Investment Project Financing (IPF), and the second part is called Programme for Results. Under the IPF, 3.2 million electricity meters will be distributed to customers across…
The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) has called on the government, business leaders, and professionals across the country to quickly adopt new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cloud computing. They believe these tools can help improve innovation, creativity, and productivity in Nigeria’s economy. The President of the Institute, Commodore Abimbola Ayuba (retired), gave this advice on Monday during the 2025 Annual National Management Conference in Abuja. The theme of the event was “Using Emerging Technologies to Boost Innovation, Creativity and Productivity.” Ayuba said that technology is now a key part of everyday life and warned that no country…
The Federal Government has started giving out free Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) items worth N2.9 billion across Nigeria. This is to help improve the health of mothers and babies. At the launch event in Abuja on Monday, Dr. Muyi Aina, who leads the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), said the goal is to stop deaths that can be prevented. Dr. Aina said this effort shows the government’s promise to give women and children better access to quality healthcare and reduce deaths among mothers. He explained that the health items will help make a big difference in Primary…
In Part One, I warned that what is coming in 2027 may be nothing short of war—unless Nigeria wakes up. Today, I turn the spotlight on the Nigeria Police Force and its role in the unfolding Alimosho crisis. Democracy cannot survive when the very institution charged with protecting order and liberty becomes the barricade against both. The Letters That Tell the Story On 1st September 2025, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) formally wrote to the Divisional Police Officer, Gowon Estate, Alimosho. The letter was clear and courteous: “We kindly seek your esteemed office’s support in granting us the necessary permit…
The Minister of State for Health, Isaq Salako, has warned that hospitals in Nigeria could be affected if the petroleum workers’ union (NUPENG) goes on a nationwide strike. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ program on Monday, Salako explained that most hospitals rely heavily on diesel and petrol to run their generators. He said, “If NUPENG goes on strike, it will clearly affect the health sector because, right now, hospitals depend on diesel and petrol for 65 to 80 percent of their power supply. A strike would create serious problems for healthcare, and nobody wants that.” Salako urged both sides…
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says more than 1.3 million people have been displaced by insecurity in Northwest Nigeria as of February 2025. IOM Nigeria Chief of Mission, Dimanche Sharon, disclosed this on Monday in Katsina at the launch of an EU-supported Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience (CPCRR) project. She said too many families had been displaced, farms abandoned, and lives disrupted, but praised the resilience of people in Katsina and Zamfara. The project, she explained, will adopt climate-smart solutions, as 84% of communities in the region depend on agriculture. EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Migno, pledged continued…
Nigeria will lead six African countries to the 2025 Global Gas Summit, taking place from September 9 to 12 in Milan, Italy. The African bloc—Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritius, Libya, and Congo—will join delegates from 143 countries at the Gastech Exhibition and Conference, a key platform for tackling global energy challenges. Nigeria’s agenda will focus on natural gas and LNG, AI-driven energy solutions, climate technology, and hydrogen. Nigeria LNG (NLNG) will play a central role at the summit. Its Managing Director, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, will speak on methane abatement and climate action. Deputy MD Olakunle Osobu will discuss AI applications in…
Africa contributes less than four per cent of global emissions but is among the regions most affected by climate change, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said. The organisation warned on Monday that worsening droughts, floods, and environmental degradation are driving displacement across the continent, leaving millions at risk. IOM called for a new approach that sees human mobility not just as a coping mechanism but as a driver of adaptation, innovation, and resilience. This aligns with its Continental Strategy for Africa 2025–2029, which prioritises African-led, evidence-based solutions. The call comes as over 25,000 delegates, including African leaders and…
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) says Nigeria’s shea industry is on the path to an economic breakthrough, with a production capacity exceeding one million metric tonnes. Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Mounso, Director-General of RMRDC, stated this on Monday in Abuja, noting that the milestone positions Nigeria as a major player in the global shea market. He explained that the Council, in collaboration with local and foreign investors, is leveraging opportunities created by the recent temporary ban on shea nut exports. According to him, the partnerships will foster the development of industrial clusters and maximise the shea value chain. “These…