The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has donated ₦82 million to support displaced children and farmers affected by violent conflicts in Plateau State. Out of this amount, ₦26 million will go into children’s education, while ₦56 million will help farmers whose farmlands were destroyed. The announcement was made at the Humanitarian, Development and Peace (HDP) Nexus Workshop in Jos, held as part of Peace Month 2025. ECOWAS Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, Sintiki Tarfa, said the donation was a show of solidarity with Plateau communities. “Today, ECOWAS comes not as an outsider but as brothers and sisters…
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The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has confirmed Nigeria’s strong support for the Africa Water Vision 2063. He shared this message while speaking at the 14th Ordinary Session of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) held in Dakar. This was revealed in a statement released by the Ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations in Abuja. In the statement, the Minister praised AMCOW’s leadership and called the Vision a bold and important plan that shows Africa’s hopes for water safety, good sanitation, and long-term development. Professor Utsev said, “The Africa Water Vision 2063 shows…
The lecturers at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), which is owned by Ondo State, have warned that they might stop students from returning to school and disrupt the upcoming graduation ceremony if their unpaid salaries are not settled. The university’s lecturers, who are part of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), went on strike last month because the government had not paid them the money they were owed. Since then, all academic activities at the university have been on hold. The leader of ASUU at the university, Boluwaji Oshodi, said the lecturers had been patient for a long time,…
Senator Shuaib Salis, who leads the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, has said that Nigeria will soon build a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network. This project aims to improve internet access across the country. He made this announcement on Monday in Abeokuta at the opening of the 2025 Press Week, organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State branch. The theme of the event was “The Future of Journalism: Navigating AI and Objective Reporting.” The senator said this new fibre project would greatly improve how people in Nigeria communicate digitally. He explained that the Federal Government, led…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) says it will continue its strike against Dangote Refinery, even though a court has told them to stop. In a message signed by the union’s General Secretary, Lumumba Okugbawa, PENGASSAN said it has not received any official court order stopping the strike. “Our attention has been drawn to rumours about a court order stopping our protest. But we want to make it clear that we have not received any official document. Court orders are delivered by officials, not shared on social media,” the union said. The union and Dangote…
The Federal Government has announced that Wednesday, October 1, 2025, will be a public holiday. This is to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th year of independence. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on Monday. In a statement shared by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Nigerians on reaching this important milestone. He encouraged Nigerians to keep showing patriotism, unity, and strength—qualities that have helped keep the country together since gaining independence in 1960. He also asked citizens to support President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, which focuses on rebuilding the country, growing the economy, and improving…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s slow response to the ongoing strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement shared on his X handle @PeterObi on Monday, Obi said the strike was already having a serious impact on both citizens and the economy, warning that failure to act promptly could worsen the suffering of Nigerians. “I am worried about the lack of response by the Government to the threat and eventual commencement of a strike by PENGASSAN, which is already having a very…
This article summarizes a presentation titled “Insights on Gender Dimensions in the Use and Uptake of AKILIMO in Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania” by Thompson Ogunsanmi from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Delivered as part of the 13th Gender and Plant Health Webinar, the session focused on gender aspects of the site-specific fertilizer app AKILIMO, highlighting connections with gender dimensions in plant health apps and shared challenges and opportunities. The webinar recording is available here. The webinar explored strategies to overcome disciplinary barriers and effectively integrate plant health into an interdisciplinary farmer advisory platform. Organized monthly by the Sustainable…
Between January 2024 and August 2025, the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) closed down 6,705 illegal drug stores and arrested 23 people during its nationwide enforcement activities. These operations were carried out to protect public health and improve how pharmacy is practiced in Nigeria. According to a report shared with reporters on Sunday, the council’s enforcement work spanned 20 months and gave a full account of their activities. The council found many types of offences during its checks. Some of the problems included selling drugs in open markets, running drug stores without registration or proper licenses, poor record-keeping, selling prescription-only…
The growing problem of drug abuse among young people in Nigerian schools, communities, and sports has worried the head of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retired). At a football event called “Kick Out Drug Abuse” (KODA), Marwa said that everyone needs to work together to fight drug abuse, which is harming the health and future of Nigeria’s youth. The event was held at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja and was organized by a drug company called RichyGold International, in partnership with the NDLEA. Boys’ and girls’ football teams from local schools and clubs in Abuja played in…