…scaling capacity to 45,000T to support East Africa’s fish farming growth Tunga Nutrition (Kenya) Limited — a joint venture between Kenyan agribusiness groups and Skretting managed by global feed giant Nutreco — has launched a state-of-the-art aqua feed production facility in Nairobi, marking the beginning of a new era for the East African aquaculture sector. The launch which took place mid last week is poised to boost installed feed production capacity from 24,000 metric tons to 45,000 metric tons annually, positioning the site among the largest dedicated aquafeed operations in East Africa. Named “Growing Capacities, Growing Communities,” the modern plant…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the full automation of its licences and permits processes. This reform aims to eliminate paperwork bottlenecks, reduce port delays, and strengthen revenue assurance across Nigeria’s trade corridors. The initiative was formally introduced yesterday at a sensitisation programme at the Customs Training College Auditorium, Ikeja, Lagos, with similar engagements taking place simultaneously across all Customs zones nationwide—signalling the Service’s readiness for a coordinated digital rollout. The programme was anchored by Comptroller Ngozika Anozie, Comptroller of the Licences and Permits Unit under the Tariff and Trade Department. It was attended by the Zonal Coordinator of…
Gianluca Prestianni will not play for SL Benfica against Real Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League tie after being provisionally suspended by UEFA amid an ongoing investigation into a racism allegation involving Vinícius Júnior. Benfica was officially notified of the temporary suspension on Friday, with the disciplinary measure taking effect immediately while UEFA continues to review the incident. The case stems from the first leg of the tie at the Estádio da Luz on February 17, when Real Madrid defeated Benfica 1‑0. Video footage captured an on-field exchange between Prestianni and Vinícius after the Brazilian scored, during…
Israel on Monday reported the second H5N1 bird flu outbreak of the season at commercial poultry farms in Moshav Nahalal in the northern region, affecting 8,000 turkeys. Israel’s Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said the latest outbreak follows a previous one in early January at a duck breeding site in Sadeh Yaakov, approximately five km from Nahalal. The ministry has established a 10-km quarantine zone around the affected site, urging owners of ornamental birds, backyard poultry, and free-range flocks to keep their flocks indoors. The public is advised to purchase poultry and eggs only from regulated retailers. It added that…
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. has partnered MySmartMedic, a subsidiary of Uniccon Group of Companies, to deliver digital healthcare to underserved rural communities nationwide. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Monday at Uniccon Group’s headquarters in Abuja. NigComSat Managing Director, Mrs Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, described the initiative as a “game changer” aimed at connecting Nigeria’s hardest-to-reach communities through satellite technology. According to her, the project targets the 70 per cent of Nigerians living in rural areas, stressing that digital health must extend beyond major cities. “We want to take solutions to the remotest areas. The…
The Bauchi State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized 2,115.8 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs and secured 35 convictions within four months. Ashenews gathered through the State Commander of the Agency, Mr Hassan Yaqub on Monday in Bauchi. He attributed the feat to sustained intelligence gathering, professionalism and strategic deployment of personnel across the state. “Since I took over on Oct. 31, 2025, we have recorded unprecedented arrests and seizures. “So far, we have seized 2,115.8kg of assorted drugs within Bauchi metropolis and other parts of the state,” he said. Yaqub explained that…
A Professor of Pediatric Radiology in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Prof. Ayodeji Anike Olatunji is to deliver the 125th Inaugural Lecture of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State on Tuesday 10th March 2026. Prof. Olatunji will speak on “Beyond Shadows: Imaging Science and the Radiologist’s Quest To Reveal The Unseen” at the OGD Lecture Theatre of the Main Campus in Ago Iwoye at 2pm. She had studied at the Crowther Memorial College, Lokoja before obtaining her MBBS Degree at the University of Lagos and did her specialization both at the citadel of Radiology learning, University College Hospital…
The Federal Government will submit a strong 7th National Report that reflects the country’s achievements and renewed ambition for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, disclosed this on Monday at the validation workshop for the draft 7th National Report and the Access and Benefit-Sharing 1st National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity. “Your inputs will be valuable in ensuring that Nigeria submits a strong 7th National Report that reflects both our achievements and our renewed ambition for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. “I look forward to the finalization of a high-quality report that supports effective…
Prof. Offiong Offiong, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UniCal), says nursing is not merely a career but a call to serve humanity with empathy, compassion, and accountability across communities nationwide. Offiong spoke at the 12th induction and oath-taking ceremony for Nursing Science graduands on Monday in Calabar, stressing professional responsibility and dedication to high standards of healthcare service delivery. Represented by Prof. Ekaette Enang, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Offiong emphasized that nursing places compassion at the centre of professional duty, requiring unwavering commitment, resilience, and integrity in every aspect of practice. He explained that nurses show up daily…
The Lagos State Catfish Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) has lamented the monopoly of produce sales by traders and middlemen in the sector. LASCAFAN Chairman, Mr. Olatoye Fajimi, stated this in an interview with reporters on Monday in Lagos. Fajimi decried the inability of local fish farmers to sell their produce at prices most beneficial to them. He disclosed that traders and middlemen determine the price of the produce. “We are not in charge of the sales of our catfish produce. The market women traders’ association has monopolized the sales. “Our members are fish farmers, not fish marketers, and…