The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says it spent approximately $5 million (around N7.4 billion) on Shock-Response and Social Protection (SRSP) in Nigeria in 2025. The Acting Country Director, Serigne Loum, made this known at the inauguration of the Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) Technical Working Group (TWG) and the validation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) workshop in Abuja on Thursday. Organized by WFP in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the programme was themed: “Leveraging Social Safety Nets for Emergency and Disaster Response.” Loum assured that WFP would scale up its financial commitment and…
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The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to inaugurate the Federal Government’s “Energise Commercialisation Now” (ECoN) initiative in Kano. The announcement follows preparations by the Kano State Government to host the national rollout and North-West zonal deployment of the programme. Addressing reporters on Thursday in Kano, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, said the high-profile event is scheduled for April 23 to 25. Waiya explained that the initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, is designed to “mobilise innovation, attract investment, and accelerate industrial production across the six geo-political zones.” He said Kano…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has stepped up enforcement in Alimosho, arresting offenders and sealing properties over environmental violations. This was stated by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Mukaila Sanusi, in a statement made available to reporters on Friday in Lagos. Sanusi said the operation, led by LAWMA’s Project W.I.S.E (West) team, targeted indiscriminate waste disposal and illegal dumping across Ikotun and adjoining communities. “During night surveillance, a 15-year-old boy (name withheld) was caught dumping waste at Ikotun-Egbe roundabout around 10:00 p.m. He was handed over to the Task Force office in Oshodi for appropriate action,” Sanusi said.…
The Chairman of Jema’a Local Government Council in Kaduna State, Mr. Peter Tanko, has praised Gov. Uba Sani for his commitment to developing the state’s education sector. Tanko gave the commendation while inspecting ongoing renovation and construction work at Kaduna State University (KASU), Kafanchan Campus. He described the governor’s intervention in revitalizing the institution as a clear demonstration of the administration’s prioritization of education. The chairman expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work across key facilities, including the library, hostels, and multipurpose hall. “These facilities will serve students for many years to come. I urge the contractors to…
The Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, said President Bola Tinubu’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) drive has delivered significant infrastructure gains. Ewalefoh spoke in an interview with Repo in Washington on Friday, noting that the Federal Government’s PPP policy is driving measurable progress in infrastructure delivery. He said the government prioritizes private sector investment as a central strategy for economic growth and national development. He recalled Tinubu’s 2024 policy direction, emphasizing “a people-focused government anchored on private sector participation to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit and stimulate sustainable economic expansion.” According to Ewalefoh, the commission’s operational independence…
No fewer than 974 offenders have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms, including 11 drug kingpins who collectively received 254 years in prison during the first quarter of 2026, as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intensified arrests, prosecutions, and asset forfeitures of drug traffickers and their collaborators nationwide. Of the 974 convicted traffickers between January and March, 899 were male and 75 female. By month, 265 convictions were secured in January, 316 in February, and 393 in March. Among the 11 top kingpins was Adegbite Solomon (aka Obama), a notorious Italy-based businessman. He faced a 15-count…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 598 premises and arrested two vendors in Kaduna during a major enforcement drive against widespread drug regulation violations and unsafe pharmaceutical practices. Dr. Suleiman Chiroma, the PCN National Head of Enforcement, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Kaduna. Chiroma said the operation, which began on Monday, covered Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Zaria, Makarfi, Kudan, Igabi, Chikun, Sabon Gari, Giwa, and Ikara Local Government Areas. He said 828 premises were visited during the four-day exercise, including pharmacies, patent medicine stores, and unlicensed outlets. Chiroma explained that the 598 sealed premises comprised…
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has declared Artificial Intelligence (AI) a non-negotiable pillar for transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). This signals a decisive shift toward future-ready skills across Nigeria’s technical institutions. The Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, made the declaration on Friday in Kaduna while opening a three-day online capacity-building programme on AI-driven best practices for TVET institutions. It was reported that the programme, organized by NBTE, is in collaboration with Huawei Nigeria Limited. Describing the programme as pivotal for aligning education with rapidly evolving industry demands, Bugaje said emerging technologies are reshaping…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 15 suspected oil thieves in the Ibeju-Lekki axis of Lagos State. This was contained in an operational report made available to reporters on Friday in Abuja. The report revealed that the suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Friday by troops of Headquarters 9 Brigade, in conjunction with 65 Battalion, following credible intelligence. It stated that the suspects were intercepted while attempting to illegally tap into a crude oil discharge point from a vessel supplying crude to the Dangote Refinery. “The vessel was discharging crude oil to the refinery for the production…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso has held a strategic meeting with the Secretary-General of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), Dr. Ghiath Shabsigh, on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the and the in Washington, D.C. The engagement, which took place during the high-level global economic gathering, focused on strengthening collaboration in the development and regulation of Islamic finance, a sector increasingly viewed as a viable tool for financial inclusion and infrastructure financing in emerging economies. Although details of the discussions were not officially disclosed, the meeting signals Nigeria’s continued interest in expanding…