A two-year-old girl trafficked from Abuja to Aba for N100,000 has been rescued by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking Persons (NAPTIP).
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A local rice processing company based in Kuta, Shiroro local government area of Niger state, has announced the availability of its premium stone-free parboiled rice, known as Kuta Parboiled Rice. The move is in a bid to promote locally produced agricultural products. The company, located at the Kuta main market, is calling on consumers and retailers to patronize its high-quality rice, which is proudly processed to meet local dietary standards. According to the lead producer, Suleiman Dauda, the rice is not only free from stones but also readily available in various quantities to meet consumer demands. “We kindly urge the…
Prominent political figures in Niger State have expressed strong dissatisfaction with what they describe as inadequate representation in the newly constituted Board and Executive Management of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC).
The Benue State Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rexzodeneh Group Limited (RGL) for the development of the Otukpo National Food City Complex.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako said that in spite decades of concerted efforts, equitable access to quality healthcare remained a significant challenge across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
No fewer than 36 million people are struggling to meet their basic food needs, which is projected to rise to over 52 million during the lean season from June to August, latest analysis reveals.
The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has received two new allocations from the UN to support Congolese refugees in Uganda and efforts to combat a deadly cholera outbreak in Angola.
A new study has found a significant link between high exposure to phthalate, chemicals commonly found in plastic, and increased risks of heart disease and early death. Phthalates, often referred to as “everywhere chemicals,” are used to make plastics more durable and are present in hundreds of everyday products, including food packaging, personal care items, and medical devices. Researchers now warn that long-term exposure to these substances may be more dangerous to cardiovascular health than previously understood. The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, analyzed data from over 5,000 adults in the United States. It revealed…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Friday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators from Kebbi state were set to decamp to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter marked its 10th anniversary with the 10th Annual Symposium themed “Advancing Sustainability through AI-Driven Chemistry,” held from May 4 to 7, 2025, at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja. The event convened leading scientists, policymakers, and innovators to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming sustainable chemistry practices. In her welcome address, Prof. Edu J. Inam, Chair of ACS Nigeria, highlighted the chapter’s decade-long achievements and the critical role of AI in addressing global challenges like climate change and environmental degradation. She stressed that AI empowers chemists…