The Niger Delta, a region rich in oil and gas resources, has endured decades of environmental degradation, economic marginalization, and human rights violations due to unchecked oil exploration and exploitation. Despite existing legal frameworks mandating Environmental and Human Impact Assessments (EHIA), enforcement remains weak or inconsistent. By Nelson Nnanna Nwafor Oil spills, gas flaring, contaminated water sources, and loss of livelihoods continue to plague communities, leading to deteriorating public health, displacement, and social unrest. Problem Statement Although Nigerian law requires Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) prior to oil-related projects, many companies bypass or conduct these assessments superficially. Worse still, the human…
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The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Admiral Murtala Nyako (Rtd), has urged the association’s executives, led by Dr. Farouk Rabiu Mudi, to champion reforms that will lift Nigerians out of hunger, poverty, and destitution. Nyako gave the charge shortly after the Court of Appeal affirmed Mudi’s leadership of AFAN. He described the judgment as a victory for Nigerian farmers following a prolonged legal tussle that lasted over four years. The Court of Appeal, in its July 17 ruling, dismissed a suit filed by Arch. Kabir Ibrahim and his dissolved National…
Nigeria is preparing to take a big share of the fast-growing Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market, which is expected to be worth almost \$142 billion globally by 2030. This was revealed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Speaking at the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 6.0) in Lagos on Tuesday, August 26, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said Nigeria has a young, tech-savvy population that gives it an advantage to lead the MVNO space in Africa—if supported with the right investments and regulations. According to him, MVNOs are more than just telecom operators. They…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has promoted 49 Deputy Directors to the rank of Director across different departments. The promotion moves them from Grade Level 16 to Grade Level 17. This followed the approval of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who directed the release of results from the first-ever Computer-Based Promotion Examination (CBT). The exam was held on August 12, 2025, at the National Open University Dutse-Alhaji Study Centre in Bwari Area Council. It was organized to clear a backlog of promotions for workers on Grade Level 16, covering the years 2023 to 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the…
Community pharmacists in Lagos State have joined hands with the Nigerian Police Force to improve access to healthcare and promote universal health coverage. The partnership is also aimed at building trust between pharmacists and security officers, ensuring better cooperation between the two professions. The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) announced the partnership on Tuesday during a free medical outreach held at Area F Police Command, Ikeja. The programme was part of the 2025 Lagos State Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Scientific Week. During the outreach, police officers received free health checks, including tests for blood sugar and blood pressure.…
Mercy Corps has supported 9,383 ginger farmers in Kaduna State through its project called Empowering Resilient Ginger Farmers (ERGF). The aim is to help farmers increase their production and improve their livelihoods. Mr. Ismail Rilwan, the Programme Manager of Mercy Corps, shared this on Tuesday in Abuja during the closeout meeting of the project with LAPO Microfinance Bank. He explained that the project, funded by donor TAZO, started in March 2023 and will run until August 2025 across four local government areas of Southern Kaduna — Kachia, Jaba, Sanga, and Jemaa. These areas are popularly known as the “ginger triangle.”…
A mining company has started the construction of an 8-kilometre road along Ubegbu–Onuavia in Ihietutu Community, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The road project is sponsored by Ambertone Logistics Company, which operates in the community. Mr. Ebuka Iwuji, a senior staff member of the company, told reporters on Tuesday that the contract was awarded to FELJESON Nigeria Ltd, an indigenous firm, at the cost of N3 billion. He explained that the project is expected to be completed in four months, with December set as the delivery date. According to him, the road starts from the Ihietutu town hall…
About two years ago, the Nigerian government started encouraging drivers to use compressed natural gas (CNG) instead of petrol. Now, Keke NAPEP (tricycle) riders in Abuja are slowly starting to accept this change. Some of them told reporters that they switched to CNG because petrol is too expensive. John Ameh, who drives from NNPC Junction in Kubwa to Byazhin Across, said: “I fill my gas at the station near NNPC Junction on Kubwa-Abuja Expressway. Gas is cheaper than petrol, but there’s always a queue. The big problem is getting enough money to buy a CNG-powered Keke, which is costly. Clement…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that six passengers sustained injuries in Tuesday’s Abuja–Kaduna train derailment, with no fatalities recorded. This was disclosed in a statement by Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, in Abuja. She said the bureau sympathises with those injured and expressed its support to all affected passengers. “NSIB is aware of the derailment involving a Kaduna-bound train service which occurred at about 11:09 a.m. today, August 26, 2025, at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station. Current information indicates that six persons sustained injuries, with no recorded fatalities.…
The House of Representatives has announced plans to audit the 2023 and 2024 expenditures of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) and review its 2025 budget projections. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Health Institutions, Patrick Umo, disclosed this on Tuesday during an oversight visit to the hospital in Benin. He was accompanied by Billy Osawaru, who represents Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode Federal Constituency. Umo explained that the exercise was not a witch-hunt but part of the committee’s constitutional mandate to promote accountability and transparency in public health institutions. “We have examined the books and documents presented to the committee, though…