The Nasarawa State Government and Digital Peers International (DPI) have intensified youth engagement on responsible plastic use and sustainable waste management to promote environmental protection and economic opportunities. The initiative, titled “Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Plastic Waste Management,” was highlighted during a clean-up exercise in Masaka on Tuesday. Organized under the DPI–SGP 2.0 Project, the event aimed to foster environmental sustainability, responsible plastic use, and youth-driven solutions to plastic pollution. DPI CEO Dr. Ibukun Odusote, represented by Programme Officer Mr. Pada Zadunya, explained that the initiative also seeks to encourage cleaner communities. She…
Author: Newsdesk
Security, intelligence, and legal experts have jointly cautioned that, while Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR/CHM) is increasingly central to modern air operations, it should not be mistaken for automatic compliance with international law. This consensus was reached during a multi-paper presentation on Tuesday in Abuja at a seminar on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response for strategic-level officers, organized by the Civil-Military Relations Branch. Dr. Larry Lewis, Dr. Kabiru Adamu, and Dr. Livinus Jatto, in separate presentations, examined the operational, institutional, and legal aspects of civilian harm mitigation in contemporary conflict environments. The experts agreed that CHMR is a strategic…
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), with support from the German Government and the European Union (EU), on Tuesday inaugurated the National Guidelines for Interconnecting Solar Mini-Grids to Distribution Networks in Abuja. The initiative, implemented through the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), aims to strengthen Nigeria’s growing mini-grid market, improve electricity access, and establish a clear framework for safe grid integration nationwide. It was also reported that the EU and German Government handed over advanced solar testing equipment to NEMSA to support inspections of solar mini-grid installations across Nigeria. The equipment was procured under the third phase of NESP,…
The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB) has introduced new standards for rehabilitation practice nationwide, launched digital regulatory portals, and implemented major policy reforms approved by the Federal Government. Prof. Rufia Ahmad, the Registrar of the board, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja during a news conference on the regulation of medical rehabilitation services in Nigeria. Ahmad stated that the public can now verify the licensing status of rehabilitation therapists and the accreditation of facilities through new online platforms nationwide. She added that rehabilitation services will be integrated into Primary Health Care and considered under the National Health Insurance…
Airtel Africa Plc has emerged as the top-performing large-cap stock on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), gaining 10 percent in one trading week. The company announced this in a statement on Tuesday, issued by its Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Mr. Femi Adeniran. According to the statement, Airtel Africa closed the week at N3,655.70 per share, up from N3,323.40, making it a major contributor to market performance during the period. The growth was attributed to rising investor confidence in the company’s fundamentals, diversified revenue streams, and long-term growth strategy. Analysts have identified Airtel Africa as an attractive investment for those…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to partnering with the Republic of Korea to strengthen Korea-Africa solidarity and address shared global challenges. Odumegwu-Ojukwu made this statement during a meeting with Mr. Cho Tae-yul, Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the sidelines of the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul. This was detailed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and made available to journalists in Abuja. The meeting, themed “Joint Responses to Global Challenges: Korea-Africa Solidarity,” brought together foreign ministers and senior officials. READ ALSO: China…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) announced that 178 vulnerable communities in 28 local government areas of Kano State face a moderate risk of flooding. NEMA Director-General Mrs. Zubaida Umar disclosed this on Tuesday in Kano during a stakeholders’ engagement and the launch of the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign (NPRC) on flood disaster and related hazards. Held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, the campaign, themed “Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance for a Resilient Nigeria,” aims to bolster disaster preparedness, raise public awareness, and promote coordinated actions to protect lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure during the 2026 rainy season.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into allegations of unauthorized access and disclosure of information from its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Mohammed Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), on Tuesday in Abuja. Reports claimed that voter data of a candidate in the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) party primaries was leaked using official access credentials. INEC’s preliminary findings showed no evidence of an external cyber-attack, but the commission took the allegation seriously and has begun a thorough investigation to…
Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding areas have expressed mixed feelings about the impact of rainfall patterns and rising farm input costs on agricultural production. They shared their concerns in interviews with reporters on Tuesday in Abuja. While early rains have encouraged many to begin planting, high costs of seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals, and labor remain major challenges. Mrs. Blessing Emenike, a vegetable farmer, said rising fertilizer prices have forced many farmers to reduce the size of their cultivated land. “Last year, a bag of fertilizer sold for about N32,000, but now it’s around N50,000, and not everyone…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has redeployed all four deputy governors of the apex bank in a major internal restructuring aimed at strengthening coordination across key directorates. The changes, which took effect from June 1, 2026, were reflected in an updated profile published on the bank’s official website on Monday. Under the new arrangement, Philip Ikeazor was reassigned to oversee the Policy Directorate, a portfolio previously handled by Muhammad Abdullahi. ALSO READ CBN faces N10.9trn liquidity pressure as N7.77trn OMO bills mature in June Abdullahi has now been moved to head the Corporate Services Directorate. Similarly, Emem Usoro, who…