The U.S. has listed 18 Nigerians for deportation from the country, in addition to 79 others earlier earmarked, bringing the total number of those to be deported to 97. This is contained in a statement published on the website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seen on Tuesday. It explained that the arrests were part of a coordinated crackdown across several U.S. states carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. According to the DHS, the new names were added as part of an expanded nationwide enforcement operation targeting immigrants convicted of serious crimes. It said that…
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Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepen bilateral relations with Nigeria, through bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including shared economic resilience and technological progress. The envoy made this known on Monday in Abuja during the country’s 47th anniversary celebration known as the Victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. The ambassador described Iran and Nigeria as influential regional players with longstanding friendly ties rooted in mutual respect and shared interests. “Nigeria holds a special place in Iran’s foreign policy. “At the same time, Iran’s capabilities in energy, agriculture, healthcare, technology, education and engineering services…
The Kaduna State Government and UNICEF have inaugurated and handed over the Yusuf Dantsoho Medical Gas Pipeline (MGP) system to strengthen access to life-saving oxygen services in the state. Inaugurating the MGP on Monday at the Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital in Kaduna, the state’sCommissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmed, said the event went beyond infrastructure, describing it as a commitment to saving lives and protecting mothers, newborns and vulnerable citizens across Kaduna. Ahmed said the inaugurated oxygen piping system complements earlier UNICEF investments, including a level two neonatal intensive care unit and a medical oxygen plant at the facility. She…
The Cross River State Government on Monday inaugurated the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy, reaffirming its commitment to improved public health and sustainable water governance. The policy was launched in Calabar in the presence of government officials, lawmakers, development partners, traditional leaders, and civil society organizations. WASH is a Federal Government policy framework that outlines how safe water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene services should be planned, delivered, regulated, and sustained for the population. Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Bassey Mensah, said the policy reflects a collective vision, inclusive consultations, and renewed resolve to improve citizens’ quality of life.…
No fewer than 1,500 residents of Bunkure Local Government Area in Kano State have benefited from a free dental outreach organized by the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, as part of her ongoing empowerment programme. The outreach, held at the Bunkure Primary Health Care Centre, brought relief to a community long burdened by untreated oral health challenges. Beneficiaries received treatments including extractions, fillings, scaling, polishing, and denture repairs. Speaking at the event, Mahmoud said the initiative extends her broader empowerment programme, which covers all 44 local government areas and 484 wards in Kano…
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) on Monday urged the National Assembly to amend the Electoral Act to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory. NCS President, Prof. Muhammad Aliyu, made the call in a statement, describing electronic transmission as critical to credible elections and Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. Aliyu was reacting to the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission and retention of Section 60(5) of the Electoral Act 2022. He said the provision had become a legislative loophole capable of undermining transparency and public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. Aliyu reaffirmed NCS’s support for real-time electronic transmission, calling it…
New Holland Agriculture officially launched its partnership with Inchcape Kenya during a dedicated event held in Nairobi, marking the formal introduction of Inchcape Kenya as the authorized full-range importer of New Holland Agriculture in Kenya. The event brought together government officials, key industry stakeholders, customers, media representatives, and senior leadership from New Holland and Inchcape, highlighting the strategic importance of the partnership for the future of Kenyan agriculture. Inchcape plc is the leading global automotive Distributor, with operations across six continents. Inchcape works with our mobility company partners in smaller, more complex and harder-to-reach markets, which tend to be higher growth…
Swedfund is investing USD 15 million in Phatisa Food Fund 3, which focuses on established companies across the food value chain in multiple African markets. The investment aims to improve food security, support decent job creation, and contribute to more resilient and sustainable food systems. Africa’s food systems are under increasing pressure from population growth, climate impacts, and fragmented value chains. Enhancing production, processing, and distribution is essential to ensure food becomes more accessible and affordable, while strengthening livelihoods. Phatisa Food Fund 3 will invest in companies seeking to grow or transition ownership. Building on Phatisa’s long track record in…
Small-scale farmers across Southern Africa are facing mounting climate risks from unpredictable rainfall and droughts, to declining soil health and pest pressures. In response, Solidaridadhas launched the Climate-Smart Horticulture Production Manual for Small-Scale Farmers, a practical field-tested guide designed to help farmers adapt to climate change while producing nutritious, marketable vegetables. The manual aligns with Solidaridad’s broader objective in the region to strengthen sustainable agriculture and build resilient smallholder farming systems across Southern Africa, where agricultural livelihoods are central to food security and rural economies. Brian Mbale, a lead farmer for the group, expresses his sincere gratitude to Solidaridad, the Ministry…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied claims circulating on social media that Amoxicillin has been secretly banned in Nigeria, describing the reports as false and misleading. Ashenews gathered that the clarification was issued in a statement posted on NAFDAC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, February 9, 2026. According to the agency, while it routinely issues targeted safety alerts and recalls for specific substandard or affected batches of medicines, there is no blanket ban on the antibiotic in Nigeria. The denial follows the circulation of a viral video alleging that NAFDAC had…