Data protection experts have urged the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to introduce mandatory training for judges and clarify its regulatory scope to strengthen the nation’s digital governance framework. The call was made at the maiden Data Protection Summit and Annual General Meeting of the Association of Licensed Data Protection Companies of Nigeria (ALDAPCON) in Lagos. The summit, themed “Strengthening Digital Trust: Advancing Nigeria’s Data Protection Landscape through Collaborations, Innovation and Compliance Excellence,” brought together regulators, consultants, and industry stakeholders to discuss emerging challenges in Nigeria’s data environment. The experts also called on the NDPC to enforce accountability at all…
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The World Bank says it will invest in Gombe State’s irrigation system to strengthen food security, water management and climate resilience. Chakib Jenane, the Bank’s Regional Director for Sustainable Development for Western and Central Africa, announced the plan on Thursday during a visit to Deputy Governor Manassah Jatau in Gombe. Jenane said the renewed commitment followed the state’s progress in ongoing projects. “We are impressed by what we have seen here. Your achievements encourage us to do more,” he said. He led a World Bank team assessing ongoing interventions and confirmed that new support would focus on agriculture under the…
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has received the Best Governor Award in Food Security at the Africa Food Heroes Awards on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards, organised by the Centre for Agropreneurship and Green Economy (CAGE), celebrate individuals and institutions advancing agriculture and food security in Nigeria. Hajiya Balaraba Abdulahi, a member of CAGE’s Board of Trustees, said the ceremony honoured leadership driving sustainable food production nationwide. She added that the gathering represented a moment of national reflection, noting that agriculture remained central to Nigeria’s long-term economic stability and food sovereignty.…
Farmers in Gwagwalada Area Council have appealed for increased support from the Federal Government and the FCTA to safeguard farmland and enhance mechanisation. They said stronger intervention was needed to sustain food production and protect livelihoods across the area council. The farmers made their concerns known on Thursday in Abuja during a participatory budgeting and community voting session. The exercise gathered residents, farmer groups and local leaders to identify the council’s priority development needs for the coming year. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the event was with the theme ‘Strengthening Climate Adaptation through Participatory Budgeting in Gwagwalada Area…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned of surge in outbreaks of cholera, Mpox, Marburg across the continent. The centre also warned of threat surge in other public health driven by fragile water systems, poor sanitation, and funding gaps. Prof. Yap Boum, Incident Manager for Health Emergencies at Africa CDC, gave the warning on Thursday during the continent’s virtual weekly press briefing. Boum said that since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Africa had been pushing the new Africa health security and sovereignty agenda. He announced that The Lancet had published the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda, marking a…
Two out of every three Nigerian children live in multidimensional poverty, lacking basic necessities such as healthcare, quality education, clean water, adequate nutrition, and protection, according to the Nigerian Child 2025 Report. The report was launched on Thursday in Abuja by UNICEF to mark World Children’s Day 2025, highlighting both the harsh realities facing children and progress made in several areas across the country. UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Ms. Wafaa Saeed, said the findings show millions of children remain trapped in conditions that limit their growth, development, and future potential, with many unable to access basic services. “Two in every three…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned of a surge in outbreaks of cholera, Mpox, and Marburg virus across the continent. The agency also flagged rising threats from other public health emergencies, driven by fragile water systems, poor sanitation, and significant funding gaps. Prof. Yap Boum, Incident Manager for Health Emergencies at Africa CDC, issued the warning on Thursday during the continent’s virtual weekly press briefing. Boum said that since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Africa had been advancing a new health security and sovereignty agenda. He announced that The Lancet had published the Africa…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has dismissed claims by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment that it has met 19 out of the association’s 20 demands. NARD described the ministry’s assertions as “misleading” and “a deliberate attempt to misinform the Nigerian public,” insisting the claims did not reflect the true state of negotiations. NARD stated this in a communiqué issued on Thursday in Abuja and signed by its President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim; and Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr Abdulmajid Ibrahim. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that resident doctors have been on…
Self Help Africa (SHA) on Thursday called for stronger Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems in Nigeria, stressing that sustainable progress depends on coordinated action, accountability, and innovative approaches. Mrs Joy Aderele, Country Director of the organisation, made the call in Abuja at the opening of the 2025 National WASH Sector Learning Forum, themed Change Mechanism and Measuring Change. Aderele said the forum reflected a collective resolve to rethink and strengthen structures needed to deliver resilient and inclusive WASH services across the country. “True change happens when people come together with shared purpose, commitment, and a willingness to change old ways…
Some journalists in Gombe State say the current economic hardship and poor remuneration in the media industry have compelled them to venture into subsistence farming. They told reporters in Gombe on Thursday that the rising cost of living had made farming a necessity for many households seeking to meet basic needs. The Gombe State Correspondent of Daily Independent, Mr. Williams Attah, said he took up farming to complement his “little earnings,” noting that many media organizations pay their reporters poorly. Attah said farming had become essential for his family’s survival.“If not for farming, my family would have suffered greatly under…