The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with civil society organisations and other stakeholders, have unveiled a roadmap to localize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Niger Delta. The plan, discussed during a two-day dialogue on the UN’s Six Transitions and the Niger Delta Regional Development Strategy (NDRDS), outlined urgent interventions in environment, education, energy, healthcare, MSMEs, and water and sanitation. The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD-Nigeria) was among the participants, represented by its Executive Director, Nnanna Nwafor. Participants highlighted key challenges facing the region, including environmental pollution,…
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has honoured three petroleum marketers in Adamawa State for consistently dispensing fuel accurately. State Coordinator, Dr. Bashir Kafur, presented the awards during the authority’s 3rd Quarter Stakeholders’ Meeting in Yola, stressing the need to reward compliance as much as sanctioning defaulters. He named the awardees as Maikadiri Nigeria Ltd, Fahimta Oil Nigeria Ltd, and NNPC Retail Affiliate (Madagali Oil). Responding, the marketers described the recognition as their first official acknowledgment, pledging to sustain honesty in their operations. Kafur urged other operators to emulate them while warning against product diversion and smuggling.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Unit, says it will enforce fuel pump integrity across filling stations under its coverage to curb cheating and other sharp practices. Chairman of the unit, Chief Chinedu Anyaso, disclosed this on Sunday in Enugu after the association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The unit covers independent marketers in Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, and parts of Abia, Imo, Kogi, and Cross River states. Anyaso said members unanimously resolved to set up a task force in September to ensure compliance with fuel pump standards. “IPMAN members agreed that cheating at the pump must stop.…
The Sokoto State Operation and Coordinating Unit (SOCU) has pledged to expand social protection coverage in the state by integrating one million new households into the National Social Register between September and December this year. The assurance came during a stakeholder engagement meeting on the review of the Social Protection Policy and the register, where State Coordinator, Mr. Chika Waziri, praised development partners—including UNICEF, the EU, and the ILO—for their support. He said the expansion, spanning Sokoto, Benue, Abia, and Oyo, would help reach more vulnerable citizens and strengthen the fight against poverty. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr.…
The State Working Committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, at its meeting held on 16th August 2025, approved the constitution of the Safety and Protection of Journalists Committee as well as the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee. According to a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Council, Usman Mohammed Binji and Muhammad Nasir Bello, respectively, the committees are constituted in line with Articles 2 and 7(c) of the NUJ Constitution. Members of the Safety and Protection of Journalists Committee are as follows: Abdallah el-Kurebe – Correspondents Chapel – Chairman Nura Haliru –…
Rainoil Ltd. on Wednesday received MT Princess Oge, a 45,000-metric-ton oil product tanker, on her maiden voyage into Nigerian waters. The development marks a major step in strengthening petroleum product distribution across the country. Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, Group Managing Director of Rainoil Ltd., said the Japan-built vessel, with a deadweight tonnage of 45,996MT, successfully discharged 20,000MT of petrol at the company’s Ijegun depot in Lagos. He described the vessel’s arrival as a milestone for the company. “The acquisition and reception of MT Princess Oge is not just about expanding our logistics capacity.It represents a long-term investment in Nigeria’s maritime and…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it is helping the Nigerian government use new Portable Digital X-ray (PDX) machines powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to find tuberculosis (TB) early, especially in people who have HIV.
Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has reached an important achievement in global space science. It is taking part in the historic Crew-11 Mission, which launched today from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The mission includes a major science experiment called the World Seeds Payload. As part of this, Nigeria contributed six local crop seeds. The World Seeds Payload is led by Jaguar Space and involves scientists from eleven countries. Each country added seeds for an important agricultural study happening on the International Space Station (ISS). Nigeria’s seeds—okra, cowpea, Guinea corn (sorghum), amaranth, maize, and melon—were chosen because they…
Total Life Concern (TLC) recently organized a free medical outreach for about 150 widows in Ikate, Lagos. The women came from places like Ajah, Surulere, Ikorodu, and nearby communities. TLC also provided food and transport to help the widows attend the event and receive important health services.
NAFDAC (the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) has introduced a group of technology partners to help with the second phase of its drug tracking system. This is a big move aimed at improving the safety and transparency of how medicines are delivered across Nigeria.