Reps Move to Regulate Nutrition Practice, Tackle Quackery
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria (NRCN). A move aimed at regulating nutrition practice, eliminating quackery and strengthening Nigeria’s response to malnutrition and food insecurity. The bill, which passed second reading during Thursday’s plenary, is expected to provide a legal framework […]
NVBF Unveils 44-Member Squad for African Junior Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 44 players to the national training camp ahead of the 2026 African Junior Volleyball Championships in Egypt, with preparations set to begin on Friday, July 10, at the High Performance Centre. The squad comprises 22 players each for the U-19 girls and U-18 boys teams, […]
Joseph Odobeatu Offers Cash Incentives to Nigerian Swimmers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso South-East Representative on the Board of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Joseph Odobeatu Anayo, popularly known as Ojez, has announced cash rewards of up to 2,000 US dollars for Nigerian swimmers who win medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled to hold from July 23 to August 2, 2026. […]
Japan Donates Badminton Equipment to Nigeria
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has received a significant boost to its grassroots and elite development programmes following the donation of badminton equipment by the Badminton Association of Japan under the Sport for Tomorrow (SFT) initiative. The presentation ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders, including the Japanese Ambassador to […]
Ex-CCT Chairman Umar Denies Corruption Charges
By Chinedu Echianu The immediate past Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, on Thursday pleaded not guilty to a four-count charge of alleged corruption brought against him by the Federal Government before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja. Umar was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
Senate Moves to Toughen Laws Against Fake Drugs and Foods
By Chinedu Echianu The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to strengthen Nigeria’s legal framework against counterfeit medicines, fake drugs and unsafe processed foods by introducing stiffer penalties, stricter regulatory controls and enhanced enforcement measures. The proposed legislation, titled the Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Prohibition and […]
Group Endorses Single Window System to Improve Port Efficiency
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Coalition for Transformative Reforms (NCTR) has endorsed the Federal Government’s implementation of the National Single Window, saying the digital platform will speed up cargo clearance, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports. The coalition also commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for reforms in the maritime […]
NACCRAN Raises Alarm Over Mali Trafficking Repatriation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Council of Child Rights Advocates of Nigeria (NACCRAN) has raised concerns over the repatriation of trafficked Nigerian girls from Mali and other West African countries. NACCRAN made the submission before the House of Representatives Committee on Humanitarian Services in Abuja on Wednesday, calling for stronger coordination, transparency and accountability in […]
Abbas Backs Stronger Funding for South-South Commission
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has backed moves to strengthen the funding structure of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), saying the commission requires adequate resources to tackle development challenges in the region. Tajudeen spoke on Wednesday at a public hearing organised by the House Committee on South-South Development Commission […]
FG doubles down on fight against drug abuse, trafficking
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling illicit drug use and trafficking across Nigeria, pledging stronger action on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and enforcement. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the assurance on Wednesday at the National Drug Use Summit in Abuja. The summit, themed “Addressing […]