The Minister of Livestock Development, Maiha Mukhtar, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s determination to deliver a robust livestock sector for Nigerians. He made the statement on Friday in Abuja while receiving the 2025 Best Minister Award from Daily Asset Newspaper. “There is need to move beyond rhetoric to implementation. The ministry is focused on sedentarisation, mechanization, dairy development, youth engagement, and the adoption of technology across the livestock value chain,” he said. Mukhtar described the recognition as humbling and deeply emotional, thanking the organizers. He noted that the post-award reception offered an opportunity to celebrate the honor and engage informally…
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The University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo State, has unveiled EU-funded climate-smart laboratory tools worth millions of naira to advance food security and agricultural research in Nigeria. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Christopher Eze officially launched the equipment during a one-day “Agro-ecology Info Day” workshop on Friday at the Umuagwo campus near Owerri. The high-tech laboratory includes drones, soil-testing equipment, compound and dissecting microscopes, spectrometer, blood analyzer, GPS, soil auger, chlorophyll meter, Munsell colour chart, and an 86-inch UHD 4K smart board, among others. “Today represents a strong intersection of knowledge, partnership, and innovation,” Eze said. He noted that the…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) on Friday announced the suspension of its 84-day nationwide strike following agreements reached with the Federal Government. This is contained in a communiqué jointly signed by JOHESU National Chairman, Mr Kabiru Ado-Minjibir, and National Secretary, Mr Martin Egbanubi, in Abuja. The union said the decision followed resolutions reached at an emergency expanded National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. It said the meeting was convened to review the outcome of a Feb. 5 conciliation meeting with the federal government at the Ministry of Labour and Employment. According to the communiqué, key resolutions include the commencement of…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Chairman of OJAJA Pan Africa Ltd, and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for tourism development. The MoU, which was signed on Friday in Abuja, is aimed at harnessing the NTDA’s mandate alongside the private-sector expertise of OJAJA. The partnership seeks to leverage Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, cuisine and hospitality to drive economic growth and position tourism as a cornerstone of national development. The Director-General of the NTDA, Dr Ola Awakan, who signed on behalf of the agency, said the initiative was part of stakeholders’ engagement,…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, has called on the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, REDAN and other stakeholders in the real estate sector to safeguard themselves against financial crimes by respecting effective tax administration, financial integrity and clear beneficial ownership disclosures. He gave the charge in Abuja on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the 17th Annual General Meeting, AGM of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, REDAN, themed: “The New Tax Law as a Strategic Tool For Real Estate Finance and Housing Affordability”. Olukoyede charged REDAN and its stakeholders…
Nigerian entrepreneur, Obi Cubana, has announced his entry into politics, calling for a new culture of clean, issue-driven political engagements led by Nigerian youths. Cubana made the disclosure at the official presentation of City Boy Movement (CBM) Guideline and Flag by the Director-General of CBM, Mr Oluwatosin Shoga, in Abuja on Thursday. Speaking on his political involvement, Cubana described his approach as a distinct “brand of politics” rooted in positivity, discipline and responsible communication. He said that young people remain the backbone of every nation and must be actively involved in shaping its political future. Cubana commended President Bola Tinubu…
The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, on Thursday, 5 February 2026, inaugurated a combined cohort of 100 officers, comprising 50 participants for Senior Course 14 and 50 for Junior Course 24. The initiative is part of the Customs Service’s commitment to equipping its officers with the skills required to enhance operational efficiency and leadership capacity. The ceremony, held at Ahmad Makarfi Hall of the College, marked the commencement of the courses, which will run for six months for Senior Course participants and three months for Junior Course participants. Addressing the newly inaugurated students and members of the…
The Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Fatima Kyari, says the council generated no less than N458 billion in 2024 and 2025. Kyari disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the 2026 budget defence session before the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary). “We generated N458 billion over the two years, 2024 and 2025,” she said. She noted that, like many regulatory agencies in the health sector, the council did not receive any release from the N1.2 billion capital vote appropriated to it in the 2025 fiscal year. According to her, only N37.5 million was…
Health practitioners have condemned the devastating effects of medical misdiagnosis, calling for a collaborative approach to tackle its often multifactorial causes. The experts shared their views in interviews with reporters on Friday in Lagos. Dr Caleb Yakubu, Consultant Radiologist and Coordinator of the One-Stop-Breast Clinic at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), said misdiagnosis can arise from multiple factors and seriously harm patients. He pointed to faulty or low-quality equipment as a major issue, noting that some laboratory personnel, driven by profit, compromise diagnosis by using fake or substandard tools. Yakubu added that obsolete equipment is common because many facilities—public and…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed separate appeals by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) seeking to stop payment of a ₦2.5 billion judgment debt to 110 workers unlawfully dismissed in 1996. In two unanimous rulings, a three-member panel ordered the CBN to immediately release the funds, which ABU had lodged with the bank since 2018 for settlement of the judgment. The appeals were dismissed as unmeritorious. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Okon Abang rejected the CBN’s argument that garnishee proceedings could not be used to enforce payment and that consent from the…