The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has destroyed 700 sacks of donkey parts handed over to it by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kaduna. This was disclosed in a statement by Mrs. Nwamaka Ejiofor, Assistant Director, Press, NESREA, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ejiofor said the destruction was carried out in line with environmental regulations and safety protocols. According to her, the exercise took place on October 3, 4, and 6, involving the incineration of donkey bones at two facilities, while the skins were buried in a designated area. “The exercise was conducted in the presence of…
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Veriv Africa, a research and advisory company, has called for coordinated strategies to bridge existing gaps in Nigeria’s mining industry and strengthen investor confidence in the sector. The company made the call following the release of its white paper titled “Mining the Storm: An In-depth Look into Nigeria’s Mining Sector”, presented in Abuja. The report revealed that despite Nigeria’s vast mineral wealth, the mining sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remains below one per cent—far less than its performance in the 1960s and 1970s. It provided an in-depth analysis of the country’s evolving mining landscape and its potential…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to advancing quality education for the girl-child, describing it as a cornerstone of national development. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated this during the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child (IDGC) in Abuja. The event was organized in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project and other key stakeholders. Ahmad, represented by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Mrs. Binta Abulkadir, said the ministry was implementing the National Policy on Gender in Basic Education, aimed at eliminating gender disparities in access,…
Adebusuyi Adeniran, a Professor of Migration and Development Sociology at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has called for the rebranding of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enhance its structure and responsibilities. Adeniran made the call while delivering the 407th inaugural lecture of the university on Tuesday. The lecture, titled “Migralusion: A Mix-Transnational Theory of ‘Japa’ Culture,” examined the dynamics of migration and development in Nigeria. The professor said the NIS should be repositioned as the flagship agency for border security and migration management. According to him, immigration data management is only one aspect of the agency’s role, adding that…
The management of the University of Calabar (UniCal) has evicted some staff members from the institution’s residential quarters to accommodate junior staff and address unethical practices within the system. The university’s spokesperson, Mr. Eyo Effiong, confirmed the development while speaking with journalists in Calabar on Tuesday. Effiong said the university’s Governing Council directed certain staff to vacate the Boys’ Quarters (BQs) after an investigation revealed that some occupants had rented them out to students and outsiders. “Letters were issued notifying them that the ownership of the quarters has been revoked, and occupants were asked to vacate on or before April…
Recently, there have been fictitious stories circulating in the media about Chief Razaq Okoya CON and Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya MON, and their company RAO Investment Property Company Ltd. These reports are entirely untrue and malicious fabrications, clearly designed to create confusion regarding an open case, intimidate and damage the reputation of the Okoyas. The truth is that these are two completely separate issues which have been twisted together to create a sensational and misleading story for dubious and fraudulent reasons. 1. The property in question, a 16 unit 3 bedroom flats fully belongs to Chief Razaq Okoya CON registered…
Christian Chijoke Nwanko, a Computer Science graduate of the University of Abuja and current National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emerged winner of the agency’s Innovation Challenge 1.0. The competition, held over the weekend at NITDA headquarters in Abuja, was themed “Idea to Impact.” It was introduced to inspire creativity and problem-solving among the agency’s staff, interns, and corps members, while providing a platform to showcase technology-driven solutions to real-life challenges. Nwanko led Team X to develop COPA (Corpers Opportunity Placement App) — a smart digital platform designed to optimize…
While the late murder victim Bilyaminu Bello’s family members were vigorously protesting the pardon granted to the wife who murdered him in cold blood, a man claiming to be his biological father was hauled before pressmen in Abuja by Maryam Sanda’s parents, and he eagerly supported the controversial pardon. He said he wants her to be able to bring up his grandchildren. Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, who sat beside Maryam Sanda’s father Alhaji Garba Sanda at the Abuja press conference, is a retired storekeeper in the old Sokoto State. He met and married Bilyaminu’s mother at Women Teachers College, Bodinga…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving soil fertility, increasing crop yields, and promoting sustainable, climate-resilient, and regenerative agricultural practices across the country. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the official unveiling of the Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS). Abdullahi described the initiative as a pioneering effort by the ministry to enhance soil health and fertility through scientific assessments and data-driven fertilizer recommendations. He said the scheme aligns fully with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of achieving food sovereignty and transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector to guarantee…
A nature-based solution is showing remarkable success in helping farmers in Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan sustainably restore their papaya (pawpaw) production devastated by the papaya mealybug pest. The papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus, is a highly destructive pest that has spread rapidly across East Africa, slashing yields, shortening orchard lifespans, and threatening food security and livelihoods. Dr. Selpha Miller, an Invasive Species Management expert, disclosed this in an interview with reporters during a visit to the Crop Protection Biological Control Laboratory in Kenya on Tuesday. She explained that the intervention involves a classical biological control strategy using a parasitic wasp,…