Enforcing its zero tolerance for auto crashes, the Dangote Articulated Trucks Drivers Training School (DATDTS), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), is implementing stricter entry requirements for aspiring drivers. This development comes as Dangote Cement Plc undertakes the recertification and screening of all its truck drivers at the company’s Obajana plant in Kogi State. Speaking to newsmen at the Obajana Plant, Head of Transport, Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Murilo Silva, said as part of efforts to promote safe driving and achieve zero road crashes, the company has since begun installing cameras across its fleet of thousands of…
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A strong call was made for traditional media to play a bigger role in improving maternal healthcare and promoting gender equality in Nigeria. This happened during a two-day training workshop held in Lagos by the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH). ISMPH worked with the Lagos State Government and EngenderHealth to bring together journalists and broadcasters from across Nigeria. The workshop aimed to train them to become active voices for gender equality and public health. The main message was clear: media should not only report news — it should lead the way in creating change. ISMPH’s Director of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says members are free to contest its 2027 presidential ticket against President Bola Tinubu. National Organising Secretary of the APC, Suleiman Argungu, told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday that while the party’s leadership and organs had endorsed Tinubu for a second term, the ticket remained open. “The NWC and other organs have endorsed President Tinubu, but that does not mean the door is closed. When the time comes, aspirants can purchase forms and contest. Members are free to exercise their franchise,” he said. Argungu stressed that the party would not emulate the PDP’s 2014 decision…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have opened Nigeria’s first Behavioural Insights Research and Design Laboratory, also known as BIRD-Lab. This is the first time behavioural science is being used in Nigeria to improve the survival and development of children. Experts say BIRD-Lab is not just a research center. It’s a strong promise to help Nigerian children not only stay alive but also grow, learn, and reach their full potential. The lab was launched at UNILAG’s College of Medicine. It aims to improve mother and child health by combining behavioural science with smart policies…
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja has issued a criminal summons against former Senator Dino Melaye over alleged tax evasion amounting to about ₦500 million. The summons, dated August 21, 2025, requires Melaye to appear before the Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone II on September 5, 2025 to answer to the allegations. According to the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), the disputed sum arises from unpaid personal income tax liabilities for 2023 and 2024. Records show that the former lawmaker owes ₦234.896 million for 2023 and ₦274.712 million for 2024, as assessed through a “Best of…
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Dr. Farouk Rabi’u Mudi, has described Admiral Murtala Nyako, Chairman of the association’s Board of Trustees (BoT), as a reliable patriot whose life embodies selfless service and national progress. In a congratulatory message to mark Nyako’s 83rd birthday, the National President, Dr. Farouk Rabi’u Mudi, joined the celebrant’s family, friends, associates, and millions of Nigerians in honouring the former Governor of Adamawa State. He described Nyako as “an intellectual per excellence and a pillar of wisdom, whose dedication to Nigeria’s development remains exemplary.” The AFAN president praised Nyako’s illustrious service as a naval…
By Aremu Fakunle (PhD) – It is no longer news that the Federal Government of Nigeria has imposed a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts. The move seeks to curb informal trade, secure raw materials for domestic processors, and accelerate value addition in one of Nigeria’s most promising non-oil export sectors. Officials note that the shea value chain, if fully developed, could generate up to US$300 million annually for the Nigerian economy. Why shea matters in Nigeria and West Africa Shea is more than just a tree crop; it is a lifeline for millions. Across the shea…
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the country is safe, stressing that the technology is intended to improve food security and nutrition. Dr. Rose Gidado, Director of the Agricultural Biotechnology Department at the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), gave the assurance during a sensitisation workshop organised for directorate officers of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The event, held in collaboration with the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), Nigerian Chapter, was designed to provide clarity on the role of biotechnology in food and health systems. Addressing…
A specialist from UNICEF, Olayinka Afolabi, has explained why states like Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun in southwest Nigeria are at risk of cholera outbreaks. He said the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) found that poor sanitation in these states is the main reason for cholera outbreaks from time to time. Afolabi shared this information in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, during the start of a 3-day emergency preparedness workshop. The workshop was for southwest states and Edo State to prepare for floods and other emergencies. The event, called the Multi-Sectoral Emergency Preparedness Workshop, was organized by the Oyo State Government and…
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced plans to begin ground-breaking ceremonies for housing projects across the country. It also called on Nigerians to register early so they can benefit from affordable housing opportunities. FHA Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mr. Oyetunde Ojo, revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the commissioning of a new road inside the FHA Estate, Apo-Guzape. He said, “We are about to start nationwide ground-breaking for our housing projects. We encourage Nigerians to register early on the FHA website or at our zonal offices.” Ojo explained that the FHA operates with limited government funding and…