The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Sunday received another batch of 329 stranded Nigerians from Agadez, Niger Republic. The Head of Operations, NEMA Kano Office, Dr Nura Abdullahi, disclosed this while receiving the returnees at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. The returnees arrived at the airport around 10:50 a.m. in six luxury buses. Abdullahi said the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian Mission in Niger Republic, and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), facilitated their voluntary repatriation. “The programme was meant to ensure the safe and dignified return of stranded Nigerians,” he…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures nationwide following the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The agency said the move was in response to the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Idris said Nigeria had not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) linked to the current regional outbreak. He, however, noted that the agency had activated heightened surveillance and preparedness activities…
The People Planet and Peace Foundation on Sunday held a rally to create public awareness of climate change in Lagos. Mr Olatunji Francisco, Lead for the Climate Beyond Borders Caravan (CBBC) in Africa, said the rally marked the closing of Nigeria’s phase of the caravan. He stated that the CBBC activities, which started in Abuja, had already taken place in Ibadan and Abeokuta before concluding in Lagos. READ ALSO: Association urges Africa-wide cultural mobility framework According to him, CBBC is a multi-country initiative spanning 21 African nations, aimed at fostering environmental sustainability, promoting climate awareness, and strengthening cross-border collaboration. Mr…
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) states that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion does not supersede Nigeria’s labour laws. The association emphasized that Nigeria retains sovereign authority to regulate industrial actions through its existing legal framework. The Director-General of NECA, Mr. Adewale Smart-Oyerinde, made this statement on Sunday in Abuja, which was shared with reporters. It is noteworthy that the ICJ recently issued an advisory opinion recognizing strike action as protected under International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 87. Smart-Oyerinde explained that while the ICJ acknowledged strike action under Convention 87, it did not specify the scope, content, or…
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health and curbing the circulation of substandard and counterfeit drugs. This follows the seizure of fake medicines worth over N200 million in the state. The seizure was carried out by the Kano State Committee on Motor Parks and Other Public Places during a raid in the Kano metropolis. Balarabe Abdullahi-Kiru, Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, made the disclosure in a statement issued to journalists in Kano on Sunday. According to the statement, the confiscated drugs lacked approval from the National Agency for Food and…
Dr. Segun Musa, Chairman of Widescope Logistics International, has called for greater collaboration, multimodal transportation, and increased private sector investment to reposition Nigeria’s transport sector for accelerated economic growth. Musa, who is also the Chief Consultant of Global Transport Policy, made the call in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. He said an integrated transport system is critical to reducing logistics costs, boosting trade, and supporting industrialisation across the country. According to him, the vision of Global Transport Policy is to create synergy among road, rail, air, and inland waterways transportation to improve efficiency and align the sector…
The Pan-African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission has commenced a three-day programme to mark the 2026 Africa Day in Abuja. The events began with a ‘Liberation Walk’ from Jabi Lake Mall to the Jabi Lake Waterfront and back. The walk attracted participants from various sectors, including the diplomatic community, students, pan-African civil society groups, and volunteers. Africa Day is commemorated annually on May 25 to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963. This year’s theme is: ‘Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation System to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063’. Dr Steven…
The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has urged African governments to implement a continent-wide cultural mobility framework, describing it as a strategic move that could revolutionise tourism across the continent. The President of ATPN, Femi Fadina, made the call in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. Nigeria recently began implementing a 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan citizens following President Bola Tinubu’s announcement at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. The Nigeria Immigration Service said the policy was aimed at promoting intra-African mobility, tourism, and economic cooperation. Speaking on the newly implemented 30-day visa-free entry policy for…
Some punters in Dutse, Jigawa State, have called for a total ban on betting to protect them from losses and promote financial discipline among the youth. They also decried the proliferation of betting centres in the area and advocated proactive measures to address the menace. A cross-section of the punters made the call in separate interviews with reporters on Sunday in Dutse. Mr Ibrahim Musa, a punter, attributed the rise in betting to ignorance and the desire for quick money. Musa said he lost about N3 million to betting, adding that the practice has contributed to criminal behaviour among the…
An educationist, Mrs Nkechi Fakoya, has advised professionals not to be afraid of taking risks in their chosen careers. Fakoya, a principal of a boarding school, gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. She said many entrepreneurs and professionals remain stagnant because of their fear of taking risks and losing what they already have. According to her, the training she acquired from the Lagos-based HARDE Business School (HBS) helped her build confidence, skills, and proficiency in her job. She added that the Finance for Business Leaders module was one of her most valuable learning experiences.…