An agricultural expert, Mr. Tajudeen Ajisefini, has said that most food products grown in Nigeria are not exportable due to a lack of traceability systems needed to ensure they are safe and meet international quality standards. Ajisefini, the Managing Director of Enterprise Grooming Institute (EGI), stated this in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Ilorin. He explained that before accepting imports, countries want to be able to track a food product throughout its production and supply chain to determine its safety and whether it meets the required standards. According to him, importing countries want to know who grew the…
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The naira remained largely stable against the US dollar on Wednesday, trading at approximately ₦1,373.25/$1 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The exchange rate was unchanged from the previous trading session, reflecting continued stability in the official foreign exchange market. The rate represents the volume-weighted average exchange rate recognised by the CBN and used as the benchmark for official transactions. Data from currency-tracking platforms also showed the naira trading within the ₦1,370–₦1,375 range, underscoring sustained stability in the formal forex market. Analysts attributed the relative calm in the market…
The Nigerian naira maintained its gains against the British pound sterling in the latest foreign exchange market trading, despite the pound’s resilience against the US dollar in global markets. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira closed at N1,833/£1, reflecting continued stability in the domestic foreign exchange market. The local currency’s strongest performance against the pound this year was recorded on April 16, when it appreciated to about N1,814/£1, its highest level against the British currency in 2026. Analysts attribute the naira’s relative strength to improved dollar liquidity and tighter monetary conditions, which have helped…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Enugu State has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the immediate release of teachers and pupils abducted in Oyo State. The union also demanded a safe and secure learning environment nationwide. They made this appeal during a solidarity protest in Enugu on Tuesday, aimed at drawing attention to the plight of their colleagues and school children affected by insecurity during their educational activities. Speaking at the event, NUT Chairman in Enugu State, Comrade Theophilius Odo, clarified that the protest was not against the Enugu State Government but was to…
Stakeholders in Anambra’s road transport sector have urged the dismantling of static checkpoints on the Enugu-Onitsha highway to prevent frequent road collapses. The call was made at a one-day summit on “Traffic and Security Management on Enugu-Onitsha Dual Carriage Way” in Awka on Tuesday. The event was organized by the Anambra State Government in partnership with MTN/CCGE/CLI. Participants included representatives from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Navy, Fire Service, Ministry of Works, and the construction industry. READ ALSO: NNPC foundation urges youth to lead energy innovation Dr. Reginald Facah, a consultant to MTN, stated that static checkpoints should be…
The NNPC Foundation Ltd. has called on Nigerian youth to take the lead in addressing the energy deficit through innovation, creativity, and the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation Ltd., made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja at the “Battle of the Energy Titans” Awards Ceremony and the official launch of the “Energy on Wheels Project for Schools.” The event was organized by the NNPC Foundation in collaboration with the Oloibiri Oil and Gas Entrepreneurs Development (OLOGED), a Nigerian nonprofit promoting energy and environmental education for schools and communities.…
The Sokoto State Police Command thwarted a coordinated bandit attack on three villages in Wamakko Local Government Area, arrested one suspect, and recovered 11 cows and five sheep. Police Public Relations Officer DSP Ahmad Rufai disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Sokoto. Rufai said the police received a distress call on Saturday reporting that heavily armed bandits had invaded Zabori, Tambaranga, and Gidan Yero villages in Wamakko LGA. The Anti-Kidnapping Unit was quickly deployed and strategically blocked the bandits’ escape route at Abdalo Forest in Gwadabawa LGA. “The operatives engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle. Due…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency, on Tuesday in Lagos received 180 Nigerian migrants, including women and children, from Libya. The returnees arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a chartered Buraq Airline flight around 8:15 p.m., through the Pilgrims and Cargo Terminal. Mostly consisting of women and children, the migrants are voluntary returnees from Libya. Speaking to journalists at the airport, IOM Lagos Subhead Mr. Ali Ali Ibrahim said most of the migrants came from detention camps in Benghazi. “We are here tonight to welcome 180 Nigerian migrants back from Libya after difficult journeys along…
The Kogi House of Assembly on Tuesday passed two private member bills for second reading, aimed at improving environmental sanitation and providing free maternal and neonatal healthcare in the state. Sponsored by Mr. Umar Yahaya of Omala Constituency, the bills were first read on October 14, 2025, and seek to address public health issues from waste disposal and high maternal and newborn mortality rates. The first bill, titled “A Bill for a Law to Provide for the Prevention and Control of Public Littering, Defacement of Public and Private Places, and Other Related Matters, 2025,” aims to establish a legal framework…
Agrify, an NGO in partnership with the Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has introduced an AI-powered agricultural tool and distributed biochar to farmers in Zuma Community, FCT, to boost productivity. The initiative took place on Tuesday in Abuja to mark World Environment Day 2026 and targeted farmers and community leaders, promoting sustainable farming and environmental care. Mr. Ayodele Erinle, founder of Agrify, explained that the platform, “Agrify AI,” was created to address poor traceability in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. “Inadequate information about the sources and processes of food production hampers efforts to trace practices and ensure accountability,” he said. “Agrify AI enables…