The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched the second phase of its contactless biometric passport application system in the U.S., Mexico, Jamaica and Brazil.
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Renowned Gambian agriculture expert, Dr. Ernest Aubee, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the African Continental Association for Food Protection (ACAFP)—a continental body committed to promoting food safety and security across Africa. The ACAFP plays a critical role in advancing the production and distribution of safe food through advocacy, research, partnerships, and policy-driven interventions. It collaborates with stakeholders at national, regional, and continental levels to strengthen food protection systems, improve public health outcomes, and support sustainable agricultural development. In addition to his board membership, Dr. Aubee has also been named Co-chair of the Finance and Sponsorship Committee,…
Tomato growers have expressed concern over the recent Tuta Absoluta virus infestation of the crops currently affecting the price of the produce in the various markets across the country.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu, with two giant music speakers, used in concealing four large parcels of methamphetamine.
Lagos youthful and energetic political figure, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has been installed into the special “Omoluabi” royal elite circle of the Ijo Olorisa Parapo in the Badagry Division of the state as “Obalefun”. With this, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the state—and a 2027 gubernatorial hopeful—was conferred with the chieftaincy title of “Obalefun” by Oba Aderemi Oyebamiji Gbadegeshin Adedokun Ayinla, the Alase Oosa Agbaye/Ancient Deities Ijo Olorisa Agbaye. The coronation ceremony was attended by Baales, under the authority of the Akran of Badagry and a Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Chiefs. The…
On Friday last week, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former House of Representatives Speaker and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Imo State Achike Udenwa, and former Governor of Kaduna State Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, alongside other political heavyweights, paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. It was ostensibly a social visit. They were seen exchanging banter, having a tête-à-tête, and enjoying lunch—all for the photo ops—before going into a closed-door meeting, where the main issue would be tabled. As the…
The Agriculture/Agro-Wealth Development Initiative (AAWDI) has unveiled a blueprint to complement government efforts in achieving food sufficiency and security in Nigeria.
The Narcotics Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, Mr Olayinka Joe-Fadile has expressed worry over the high intake of illicit drugs in the state.
UNICEF, in partnership with the Katsina State Government, has trained about 80 youths on plastic waste management, climate change, and the importance of tree planting.
The Federal Government said the statement by the National Assembly North – East Caucus that its zone was” completely excluded” from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme was not correct.