The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration with National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to combat illicit drugs. The Commander, Kano Strategic Command, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, said this during a familiarisation visit to the NAFDAC State Coordinator, Mr Kasim Ibrahim, in Kano. The Public Relations Officer of NDLEA, ASN Sadiq Muhhamads-Maigarari, said this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano. According to the statement, the visit underscored the shared resolve of both agencies to safeguard citizens of Kano from the dangers posed by illicit drugs and…
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The Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, has urged youths to use digital technology responsibly by promoting righteousness to safeguard their moral future and advance positive values in society. Abubakar made the call while chairing the 20th Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and Voice of Nigeria (VON) on Saturday in Kaduna. He described the lecture theme, “Digital Technology and the Moral Future of the Youth,” as timely, noting that while technology provides opportunities for learning, connection, and growth, it also exposes youths to harmful content and behaviours. The Etsu Nupe said…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy. In a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga on Saturday in Abuja, Tinubu said the development reinforces Nigeria’s position as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. He stressed that Nigeria’s telecommunications sector remains a key driver of economic growth, recording 5.78 per cent year-on-year growth in the third quarter of 2025 and contributing more than 14 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). “Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is a significant economic…
Dr Oluseyi Folagbade, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, has reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to delivering quality healthcare and stronger advocacy for persons living with spinal cord injuries. Folagbade gave the assurance on Friday in Lokoja when the hospital management received a delegation from the Kogi Chapter of the National Association of Persons with Spinal Cord Injury (NAPSCI). The visit provided an opportunity for a heartfelt engagement between the association and the hospital management, marked by empathy and constructive discussions on the challenges faced by persons living with spinal cord injuries. The CMD described the visit…
Prof. Muhammad Pate, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has commended the Plateau State Government’s efforts in improving primary healthcare delivery. The minister gave the commendation in Jos at the graduation ceremony for Cohort 1.0 and the onboarding of Cohort 2.0 of the Plateau State National Health Fellows. Represented by Dr Pokop Bupwatda, Chief Medical Director of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Pate said statistics show that Plateau is making significant strides in primary healthcare through revitalized facilities, increased budgetary support, and health insurance coverage for vulnerable populations. He noted that the state is also strengthening planning systems and…
The Kwara State Government on Friday restated its unwavering commitment to ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, reaffirmed this resolve at the opening of a three-day Safer Birth Bundle of Care (SBBC) training programme for data collectors in Ilorin. El-Imam described the programme as a critical step toward achieving the ministry’s vision of safer childbirth across the state. She noted that the initiative is a collaboration between the state government, the Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (EU SARAH) Project, and Laerdal Global Health. According to her, while the process of…
Meyer Plc has appointed Goodwill Sunday Asade as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. The appointment was disclosed in a statement signed by Kalu O. Kalu of Marriot Solicitors on Friday. His appointment will take effect from 3 March 2026, as the company positions itself for continued growth and enhanced stakeholder value. The announcement signals a leadership transition at the paint manufacturing company following the release of its 2025 financial results. The Board expressed confidence in Asade’s capacity to steer the company’s strategic objectives. His appointment comes at a time when Meyer Plc is reporting improved profitability and revenue growth. The company said the appointment has been…
The Managing Director of NIPCO Gas Ltd., Nagendra Verma, says the 18-inch, 80-kilometre Sagamu–Ibadan natural gas pipeline has reached 80 per cent completion. Verma disclosed this during an interactive session with energy correspondents on Friday in Lagos. He stated that the project is scheduled for delivery between June and July, reaffirming the company’s commitment to completing the strategic infrastructure within the projected timeline. According to him, the pipeline, being developed in partnership with NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd. (NGML), will significantly boost gas supply to industrial and commercial consumers in Ogun and Oyo states, as well as adjoining areas in the…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday announced designated pick-up points for its Go-Cashless cards ahead of the March 1 deadline. FAAN disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, in Lagos. Agbebire said members of the public could obtain the Go-Cashless cards at all FAAN commercial offices and access gates nationwide with immediate effect. He added that the cards would also be available at designated branches of Fidelity Bank Plc from March 16. According to him, the policy aligns with a Federal Government directive mandating all Ministries, Departments…
Farmers in Lofa County, a northernmost, mountainous county in Liberia are urging the Government of Liberia to significantly increase investment in agriculture, calling for the national budget allocation to the sector to be raised to US$100mn. The appeal comes from the United Farmers Association of Zorzor and Salayea Districts, who argue that stronger financial commitment is essential to close infrastructure gaps and equip farmers with the tools they need to improve productivity. J Alexander Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture, the association acknowledged ongoing support from government and development partners but stressed that current funding levels are not enough to transform the sector.…