The Federal Government has inaugurated committees to implement Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), aimed at boosting innovation, trade competitiveness, and economic diversification. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee and Inter-Agency Coordination Group in Abuja on Friday. The policy was formally inaugurated in December 2025 after receiving Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval and endorsement from key stakeholders. Speaking at the inauguration, Oduwole noted that the policy implementation phase would deliver “tangible benefits to innovators, businesses, farmers, researchers and creators across the country.” She highlighted that Nigeria undertook a five-year inclusive audit of its intellectual…
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Kenya set to establish national animal feed reserves to protect livestock and pastoralist livelihoods from recurring droughts that have previously wiped out more than 2.5 million animals and caused losses exceeding Sh50 billion. Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Sen. Mutahi Kagwe announced the move on Tuesday in Embu County, saying the country must shift from reactive crisis management to permanent preparedness as drought becomes a recurring reality. “Drought is no longer an occasional emergency; it is now a recurring reality. Kenya must prepare permanently,” Kagwe said. “The establishment of national animal feed reserves will ensure that livestock owners…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed March 9 for Judgment in a suit challenging the legal authority of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove elected state officials during a state of emergency. The argument canvased by counsel to parties in the suit during adoption of processes yesterday, revived a critical constitutional debate previously thought settled. The case, filed by the Civil Society Observatory for Constitutional and Legal Compliance (CSOCLC), specifically contests the President’s actions following the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State last year. The NGO argues that while the President may declare an…
A Rivers State High Court in Oyigbo Local Government Area sitting in Port Harcourt, has issued an interim order of injunction against the Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and 32 others, including the clerk of the House and Chief Judge of Rivers State. The order restrained the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, from receiving, forwarding, considering and or acting on any request, resolution, articles of impeachment or other document or communication from one to 27 defendants for the purposes of constituting a panel to investigate the purported allegations of misconduct against the governor…
The Federal Government has announced ban on sand mining ten kilometer radius in River Niger as measures to protect the first and second Niger bridges. Minister of Works, David Umahi disclosed this in Asaba on Friday during the commissioning of second Niger bridge CCTV monitoring centre. The Minister said the Federal Executive Council took the decision to ban all mining of sands on the River Niger as part of efforts to protect critical federal infrastructure across the country. He further disclosed that tolling on the second Niger bridge will not commence until all the access roads at Anambra and Delta…
The newly established Ebonyi State Information and Communication Technology (ICT) University has begun academic session with 200 students admitted by the institution. The Governor disclosed this to newsmen on Friday, on the sidelines of the 2026 Oferekpe Day celebration, at Oferekpe Agbaja, in Izzi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, “Yes, the school has commenced academic activities; The institution is already alive, students have been admitted, and academic session is already on,” he said. The governor urged young people in the state and Nigeria at large, to take advantage of the opportunity by seeking admission into the university. “The…
Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Chapter, have been urged to remain resolute in the face of intimidation as their industrial action continues. The Chairman of UCH JOHESU, Comrade Oladayo Olabampe, made the call on Friday during a peaceful protest staged within the hospital premises. JOHESU members at UCH have been on strike since Nov. 17, 2025, following a directive from the union’s national leadership. The union is demanding an upward adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Scale (CONHESS) in line with the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), which was reviewed in 2014.…
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to combat illegal mining and other crimes using geospatial intelligence. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday in Abuja to strengthen national security and enhance accountability across key sectors of the economy. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Director-General of NASRDA, Dr Matthew Adepoju, said the partnership would reinforce the implementation of national space regulations, improve spectrum management, and enhance oversight of activities within Nigeria’s rapidly expanding space ecosystem. “This is a milestone for justice and accountability. The…
The Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) has advised residents to take precautionary measures against health and safety risks associated with the seasonal dust haze. Seasonal dust haze, common during the winter period in northern Nigeria, usually occurs between late November and March. It is a recurring atmospheric phenomenon characterized by the suspension of fine, dry dust and sand particles in the air, significantly reducing visibility. The phenomenon is driven by seasonal meteorological patterns and the availability of loose soil in arid and semi-arid regions. The Director-General of BASEPA, Dr Mahmood Bose, gave the warning on Friday while speaking with…
The Federal Government has inaugurated two high-level ministerial committees to address long-standing industrial disputes in the health sector, including excessive work hours, locum engagement practices and residency training certification issues. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr Alaba Balogun, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and made available to reporters on Friday in Abuja. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, inaugurated the committees, describing the move as part of broader efforts to reform the healthcare system, protect the welfare of health workers…