The Customs Area Controller, Tincan Island Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, said the command generated N1.57 trillion in 2025, surpassing its N1.52 trillion revenue target. Onyeka disclosed this during a media parley at the Tincan Island Customs Command headquarters in Lagos on Tuesday. He said the command recorded an extra N51.8 billion above its 2025 target, noting that revenue collection remained ongoing until Dec. 31. Onyeka described the achievement as historic, attributing it to discipline, professionalism and deliberate policy decisions rather than chance. “The command was given a revenue target of N1.524 trillion for 2025 and exceeded it through enhanced validation,…
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The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)’s Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) on Tuesday commenced distribution of 2025/2026 inputs to 260 dry season rice farmers in Taraba. Prof. Nicholas Namessan, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, who flagged off the programme, said the Taraba Government was committed to supporting VCDP for enhanced food production, processing and marketing. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Sarah Ali, Namessan commended the Federation Government and IFAD for the programme, saying VCDP has done so much over the years to improve the living standard of rural farmers in…
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), has called for collective action to address challenges facing larger population of migrants. Zamfara Coordinator of the Commission, Mr Salisu Zakari, reiterated the call during a WALK to mark the 2025 International Migrants Day on Tuesday, in Gusau, Zamfara. Zakari said the day was celebrated through a collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). He described the day as a vital global platform for promoting understanding, solidarity, and collective action on migration. The coordinator said that the walk aimed at promoting awareness, unity, and shared responsibility on migration…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says more than 77 per cent of the confirmed measles cases recorded in the country in 2025 involved children who had not received any dose of the measles vaccine. The NCDC disclosed this in its Measles Situation Report for November 2025 on Tuesday, noting that of the 19,213 confirmed cases reported between January and November, about 14,801 were among “zero-dose” children. According to the report, children aged 9 to 59 months accounted for nearly half (48.9 per cent) of all confirmed cases, underscoring persistent gaps in routine immunisation coverage. The agency…
The Arch Bridge Care Foundation, a Christian Non-Governmental Organisation, has empowered 234 widows in Ribah community, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the empowerment outreach, which featured the distribution of food items and words of encouragement, was held on Tuesday in Ribah. Speaking at the event, the Kebbi Coordinator of the foundation, Mr Markus Mathew-Danwayo, said the initiative was designed to uplift widows and give them renewed hope in the face of life’s challenges. According to him, the programme aims to promote self-worth, unity and peaceful coexistence among residents of the community…
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, interactions and transactions are rapidly moving into the digital space. Today, the internet is central to financial, social, and economic activities, with e-governance, e-banking, and interconnectivity driving the digital era. Against this backdrop, data protection and safeguarding users’ privacy have become critical. Governments, financial institutions, businesses, and individuals must prioritize robust data protection measures to build online trust, secure cyberspace, and foster digital economic growth. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), the country’s apex data protection authority, has made significant strides in regulating data protection, building…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with key stakeholders in the health sector, on Monday in Abuja inaugurated the National Electronic Pharmacy Policy (NEPP) and its Strategic Implementation Plan to further transform Nigeria’s healthcare system. Speaking at the event, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said the policy would regulate the production and sale of pharmaceutical products while ensuring Nigerians have access to quality-assured medicines. Pate, who was represented by the Director of Food and Drug Services in the ministry, Mr Olubumi Aribeana, said the policy was aimed at modernizing healthcare delivery and guaranteeing access…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday approved a weight-loss drug named Wegovy to help tackle obesity and other lifestyle diseases. The US food regulator approved a pill version of the GLP-1 drug that has been developed by Novo Nordisk, which is also its manufacturer. Usually recommended for patients with chronic obesity, Wegovy joins the list of weight-loss drugs that are being touted as “magical” for those struggling with weight management issues along with at least one other health-related complication. The oral medication, according to the manufacturer, contains ‘semaglutide’, the same active ingredient present in Ozempic and Wegovy…
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has released two new pearl millet varieties—Iniadi Composite 1501 and ICMP 177003—the first biofortified millet in Eastern and Southern Africa with naturally high iron and zinc, a milestone expected to significantly transform nutrition and agriculture in Zimbabwe and the wider region. The release marks a major step forward in addressing malnutrition, strengthening food security, and improving climate resilience for millions of smallholder farmers who depend on millet as a staple crop. Pearl millet is widely grown in arid and semi-arid areas due to its ability to withstand harsh climatic conditions,…
Building on the success of the previous edition, Macfrut will relaunch the Berry Area in 2026, with a larger exhibition space, an extensive programme of scientific events and an even more international scope. The Berry Area is a leading event for the entire berry and strawberry supply chain. The Italian market for this sector is worth more than 621 million euros and is still growing strongly, with a 15% increase in 2024. The trade fair is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 21 April to Thursday, 23 April 2026, at the Rimini Expo Centre. Genetic innovation and the market: bridging the gap between research and business ‘We are currently finalising the programme of events, working closely with key Macfrut stakeholders, in particular the exhibiting…