The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Pre-shipment Inspection of Exports and Non-remittance of Crude Oil Proceeds, says Nigeria is at a critical economic crossroads. The committee said it said that there was therefore the urgent need to plug massive revenue leakages undermining national development. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Seyi Sowunmi (LP-Lagos) said this at the opening of a capacity-building workshop on Pre-Shipment Inspection and Non-Remittance of Crude Oil Proceeds in Abuja on Tuesday. Sowunmi said that though for decades, crude oil had been the primary export and the backbone of Nigeria’s revenue, the country now stood at…
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The Neighbourhood Environment Watch (NEW) Foundation has trained selected male advocates from the South-East to champion gender justice and curb Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The Training of Trainers (TOT), held in Abakaliki between Monday and Tuesday, brought together participants from Abia, Anambra, Enugu and Imo states under the Male Feminists Network (MFN) initiative, funded by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre-LSD) with support from Ford Foundation. Dr John Otu, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of NEW Foundation, who declared the workshop open, said feminism was not a threat to society but a call for fairness and dignity for…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved ₦1 billion for immediate take-off of the newly-established Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship, Bama. Zulum announced the approval on Tuesday while receiving an inter-ministerial delegation on an assessment visit to the Government House, Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation comprised officials from Federal Ministry of Education, National Universities Commission (NUC), Budget Office and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. NAN also reports that the university was established following the signing into law of a bill sponsored by Sen. Kaka Lawan on May…
The World Bank-assisted Agro Climatic Resilience Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project says the agricultural component, which supported 10,000 rural farmers during the 2025 farming season, significantly increased Nasarawa State’s food security. Dr Elias Napoleon-Gyobe, Nasarawa State ACReSAl Project Coordinator, said this to newsmen Tuesday in Lafia. He said that more than 10,000 rural farmers, mostly women, in the climate-impacted communities of Doma and Toto were given a revolving loan of $250,000 to engage in climate-smart agriculture in the two local government areas. He said the fund by the Nasarawa State Government under the leadership of Gov. Abdullahi Sule for the 2025…
The technical session of the ongoing National Council on Health (NCH) meeting on Monday reviewed 35 out of the 82 policy memos submitted ahead of full Council deliberations scheduled for later in the week. Dr Kamil Shoretire, Director of Health Planning, Research and Statistics, disclosed this on Tuesday during the Technical Session of the 66th Regular meeting of the NCH ongoing in Calabar, Cross River. He said that 10 of the memos considered were recommended for Council’s approval, eight were noted, and 18 stepped down for further work. According him, two additional memos were deferred and will be re-presented after…
Nigeria risks stalled development due to a severe and persistent lack of female representation in key political and corporate leadership positions. This is highlighted in a report by the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) during the virtual launch of its inaugural State of Women’s Leadership in Nigeria report. The event also unveiled the next phase of WILAN’s MsRepresented campaign, which calls for at least 35 per cent female representation in both public and private leadership roles. Presenting the report, WILAN Founder and Executive Director, Ms Abosede George-Ogan, described the findings as “a study in contrasts,” noting that while women…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it has intensified enforcement operations across the state to curb indiscriminate waste disposal, black spots and persistent environmental violations that threaten public health. This was contained in a statement issued by LAWMA’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, and made available to reporters on Monday in Lagos. Gbadegesin, who acknowledged challenges in waste management in some areas, said the authority remained committed to eliminating reckless disposal practices. He said Lagos’ coastal geography made strict enforcement unavoidable, noting that waste dumped into drains and canals worsened flooding, contaminated water sources and disrupted the…
The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd says the country’s digital broadcast subsector has expanded by 35 per cent, rising to 75 per cent utilization within two years — a milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation drive. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a retreat themed: “Aligning for the Future: Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainable Growth.” She said the theme reflects the organizations commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation and positioning itself as a leader in the global satellite industry. Egerton-Idehen highlighted the Digital Switch Over (DSO) project as one of the organisation’s key…
The Institute of Quality Assurance of Nigeria (IQAN) has honored the President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Farouk Rabiu-Mudi, with an Honorary Patron and Fellowship Award for his exemplary leadership and contributions to national food security. The award was presented on Monday at a round table meeting in Abuja, where participants commended Rabiu-Mudi’s long-standing commitment to promoting food security, advancing agricultural policies and supporting rural communities. Prof. Victor Akpan, Chief Executive Officer of IQAN, described the AFAN president as “a transformational figure whose dedication to the agricultural sector has positively impacted millions of farmers nationwide.” He said…
The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition has rejected the newly inaugurated Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), describing it as a dangerous and misleading attempt to financial nature under the guise of protecting it. The coalition’s position was contained in a statement by Robert Egbe, Media and Communication Officer at Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), on Monday in Abuja. Egbe said the group opposed the TFFF, launched at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The Africa MBPP, made up of more than 32 organizations including CAPPA, Gender CC Southern Africa, the Global…