The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, says human traffickers’ growing use of digital platforms is challenging Nigeria’s legal and institutional response. Fagbemi stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marked annually on July 30. Represented by Mrs Victoria Ojogbane, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics in the ministry, he said traffickers had shifted from physical methods to social media, encrypted platforms and fake recruitment websites. He noted that Nigerian graduates were continuously lured with promises of overseas jobs in technology, digital marketing, cryptocurrency trading and telecommunications,…
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The Federal Government has called for stronger partnerships among African countries to transform the continent’s agrifood system, accelerate development and achieve sustainable food security. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, made the call on Thursday at the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW9) and 10th General Assembly of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in Abuja. Abdullahi urged African governments, research institutions, development partners and the private sector to translate commitments into concrete actions. He said science-driven partnerships were critical to achieving food security, climate resilience and sustainable agricultural development across the continent.…
The Automotive Local Components Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (ALCMAN) has called for stronger government support to boost local manufacturing of automotive components. The Chairman of ALCMAN, Mr Anselm Ilekuba, made the call at the third Nigeria Auto Industry Summit on Thursday in Lagos. The summit was organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC). It had the theme “Nigeria’s Clean Mobility Future: The EV and CNG Journey Under the President Bola Tinubu Administration.” According to Ilekuba, Nigeria’s automotive industry cannot thrive without a robust indigenous component production base. “Every…
Mrs Tobore Oborevwori, wife of the Delta State Governor and founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, on Thursday intensified her campaign to end stigma against children living with autism and special needs. Speaking at the foundation’s fourth free medical outreach in Ozoro, Isoko Federal Constituency, Oborevwori highlighted the need for acceptance, inclusion and improved support for vulnerable children. The outreach was held at the Isoko North Local Government Council Secretariat in Ozoro, where beneficiaries received medical services, medications, counselling and essential assistive materials. She said the initiative was designed not only to provide healthcare support but also to challenge…
The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and development of the state chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN-LAG). The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, made the commitment at the PAN-LAG 2026 Annual Summit on Thursday in Lagos. Olusanya was represented by Mr Femi Ogunseye at the summit. The theme of the summit was “Flocking to Growth: Transforming Nigeria’s Poultry Industry with Innovation and Investment.” It brought together poultry farmers and other stakeholders to promote innovation and best practices for increased productivity. Olusanya said the…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has urged Nigerians to carefully verify all employment offers, particularly those received online, to avoid falling victim to human traffickers. Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu-Bello, gave the advice on Thursday at an event marking the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Abuja. The event, attended by representatives of the Ministry of Justice, government agencies, civil society organisations and international partners, was held under the theme: “Trapped Behind the Scam.” Adamu-Bello urged parents to engage more closely with their children and guide them in making informed decisions regarding…
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has held its Quarterly Hospital Grand Round, highlighting the transformative role of oral and maxillofacial surgery in restoring faces, function and lives. In a statement on Thursday in Lagos, the hospital said the event, which was held at Hall 36, had the theme: “Faces, Feelings and Function: The Pivotal Role of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.” Hosted by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the event brought together healthcare professionals, administrators, students and trainees for an enlightening discourse on the vital role of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in restoring facial form, function and…
A Consultant Public Health Physician at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Tanimola Akande, has called for stronger leadership and improved health financing, noting that Kwara’s health indices remain below 50 per cent. Akande made the call in Ilorin during a presentation at the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara chapter. Speaking on the theme “Medicine, Leadership and Public Policy: The Political Influence on Healthcare,” he emphasised the critical role of governance and policy in determining health outcomes. According to him, Kwara recorded a budget performance rate of 48.3 per…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has received international commendation for reforms underway in Nigeria’s education sector. The praise came from former Tanzanian President and Chairman of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Board, Dr Jakaya Kikwete, during a meeting with the minister. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Education, Mr Ikharo Attah. Kikwete congratulated Alausa on the progress recorded in the education sector and described the ongoing reforms as evidence of Nigeria’s commitment to improving learning outcomes and strengthening education systems.…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the National Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Framework. The initiative is expected to improve the quality, security and reliability of software used across government institutions, regulated industries and the wider digital ecosystem. This is according to a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Mrs Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations. She quoted the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, as saying that the framework, in line with NITDA’s Act of 2007, is expected to take effect in the second quarter of 2027. Inuwa said it was designed to…