The Debt Management Office (DMO) has released a provisional bond auction calendar, indicating that the Federal Government plans to raise approximately N4 trillion from the domestic debt market in the third quarter of 2026. The issuance programme, released to investors on Monday, June 29, covers three auction dates — July 20, August 17 and September 14 — and will be executed through the reopening of existing FGN bonds rather than the issuance of new instruments. Under the July 20 schedule, the DMO will offer three securities: the 22.60% FGN JAN 2035, the 16.2499% FGN APR 2037 and the 15.45% FGN…
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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday strengthened collaboration to improve flood preparedness and waterway safety. The agreement was reached when staff of the Kaduna Area Office of NIWA paid a courtesy visit to the NEMA Kaduna Operations Office. Kaduna Area Manager of NIWA, Muhammad Bala, said closer collaboration had become imperative as the rainy season increased the risk of flooding and other water-related emergencies. READ ALSO: Expert calls for stronger African voice in climate talks He noted that the partnership between the two agencies had continued to improve emergency response and…
A climate justice ambassador and food security expert, Mr Oluwatobiloba Ojuoluwa, has called for stronger representation of African countries and other Global South nations in international climate negotiations. Ojuoluwa made the call in an interview with reporters in Ibadan on Tuesday. The climate justice advocate said true climate justice could only be achieved when all countries have equal opportunities to influence decisions that affect their people. He noted that despite growing recognition of Africa’s role in climate discussions, key decisions are still largely driven by developed countries. According to him, climate justice is not only about addressing the impacts of…
Some farmers in Plateau State have appealed to governments at all levels to subsidise fertiliser and make it readily available to boost food production and reduce hunger. The farmers, who spoke with reporters on Tuesday in Pankshin Local Government Area, said affordable fertiliser would significantly increase crop yields and help curb hunger. They noted that although governments at the federal, state, and local levels were encouraging food production, the high cost of fertiliser in the market remained beyond the reach of most peasant farmers. Mr Wangshak Wutok, a father of four, said many farmers were discouraged from engaging in farming…
The Acting Head and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Dr Dalhatu Aminu, says the proposed establishment bill will strengthen, rather than duplicate, Nigeria’s public health security system. Aminu stated this on Tuesday in Zaria while briefing newsmen on the sidelines of a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Infectious Diseases. The public hearing was held for the consideration of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (Establishment) Bill. He explained that the bill seeks to transform the former National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre (NTBLTC),…
The founder of PRNigeria and Chief Executive Officer of Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), Yushau A. Shuaib, has vowed to challenge the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed his ₦1 billion lawsuit against the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) over his withdrawal from the institute’s Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47. Justice Binta Fatima Nyako, who delivered the judgment on Monday, held that NIPSS acted within its disciplinary powers after determining that Shuaib breached the institute’s confidentiality regulations. The court also ruled that his apology issued on behalf of PRNigeria over a publication considered…
The Chairman of Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Mr Lateef Ashimi, has declared zero tolerance for illegal waste disposal. Ashimi issued the warning on Monday during an inspection tour of canals, streets, and public infrastructure in the area. The inspection followed Sunday’s heavy rainfall, which raised concerns over flooding and environmental hazards across affected communities. The chairman led officials to assess waterways connecting communities, schools, and major public facilities within the council area. He warned residents against dumping refuse into drainage channels and identified environmental hotspots requiring urgent attention. Ashimi directed the Supervisor for Environment and the Environmental Department…
The Federal Government has commended the United Kingdom for renewing its support for the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, reinforcing efforts to advance gender inclusion, peacebuilding, and security initiatives across Nigeria. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, gave the commendation on Monday in Abuja after engagements at the Nigeria-UK Defence and Security Forum. She said the forum provided an opportunity for the United Kingdom to reaffirm its commitment to supporting the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 across Nigeria. According to the minister, the UK also pledged continued support for…
A mental health expert, Mr Pius Wabas, has expressed concern over the limited access to mental healthcare services in Nigeria’s rural communities, warning that many residents remain undiagnosed and untreated. Wabas, Head of the Out-Patient Department and Behavioural Monitoring Unit at Karu General Hospital, Abuja, raised the concern during an interview with reporters on Monday. He said rural communities were often neglected in the provision of quality mental healthcare services, leaving many residents without access to professional diagnosis, treatment, and support. According to him, inadequate attention to rural populations has left many people unaware of underlying mental health conditions that…
The Abia State Government on Monday said it is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) to check incidents of Tse-tse flies and other pests in the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Cliff Agbeze, stated this when an FMLD team led by Mr Gilbert Okoro, Team Lead of the FMLD Tse-tse Fly Surveillance and Control Project, visited him in his office in Umuahia. Agbeze was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Abia Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Adamma Aguwa. Agbeze said the visit strengthened the federal and state governments’ efforts to reduce pests that destroy livestock…