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Reps Target Rural Agriculture to Strengthen Food Security

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act. The amendment seeks to expand its mandate through the establishment of specialised training institutions across the federation to deepen national agricultural productivity capacity and ensure innovation is not confined to a few urban centres. The proposed legislation titled, "Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the […]

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National Assembly

House to Prioritise Electoral Reforms, Security, and Citizens’ Welfare – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Tuesday reiterated assurance that it would accelerate action on legislation that affect the wellbeing of Nigerians. This is according to the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, who noted that issues on security, economic, educational, electoral, and health would be prioritised. The Speaker also said it is important to acknowledge the challenges facing the nation, including unjustified killings in Borno, Plateau, Benue, and Kwara States,” adding that the resurgence of terrorist attacks […]

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Adopt Grassroots Drug Control Measures – FG, Stakeholders Tell States

By Oluwakemi Kindness State governments have been urged to adopt and implement community-based initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking at the grassroots level, in alignment with the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP). Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu gave the charge at a training workshop organized by NDLEA for the Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum in Abuja on Tuesday. Represented by the wife of the Deputy Senate President, Laila Jibrin Barau, Senator […]

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National Assembly

Renewable Energy Crucial to Nigeria’s Policy Direction – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says Nigeria must embrace renewable energy as a key strategy for diversifying its economy. Speaker Abbas emphasizes that "the case for renewable energy is compelling," adding that it carries significant implications for the nation’s policy priorities. The Speaker spoke in Lagos on Monday while declaring open the 'First Legislative Conference and Expo on Renewable Energy in Nigeria' organized by the House Committee on Renewable Energy and the United […]

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Economy

Nigeria Customs Commences Form M Automation on B’Odogwu Portal

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday announced the successful commencement of the pilot phase for processing Form M through the B’Odogwu (Unified Customs Management System) in all Commands of the Service. This initiative represents another bold step in the Service’s technology-driven reforms to modernise trade procedures and enhance operational efficiency. The NCS in a statement says following it’s approval to integrate the Form M process into the B’Odogwu Trade Portal, preparatory activities commenced across three designated […]

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Speaker Abbas Distributes 22 SUVs to Kaduna Traditional Rulers

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Sunday, distributed a total of 22 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to both first class and second class traditional rulers in Kaduna State. The event, which took place at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, had in attendance, the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani and other top officials. Speaker Abbas, a prince of the Zazzau Emirate, who holds the traditional title of Iyan Zazzau, said the […]

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Kalu @ 54: You are a Dependable Co-pilot – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has hailed the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, for being a “dependable partner.” In a congratulatory message ahead of the 54th birthday of the Deputy Speaker on Monday, Speaker Abbas commended Kalu for being “a reliable co-pilot in the affairs of the 10th House,” saying both of them have recorded successes as leaders of the “progressive” federal parliament. According to a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on […]

May 4, 2025 13 2

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World Press Freedom Day: Governor Ododo Challenges Media To Stand For Truth

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has reiterated his administration’s firm stance on protecting press freedom, declaring that the media must be encouraged to stand for the truth at all times. The Governor gave the assurance in a message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah to mark the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, observed globally on May 3. In line with the theme of this year’s celebrations, “Reporting in the Brave New World: The […]

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Business

Meta Still Liable Despite Threats to Pullout From Nigeria – FCCPC

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says WhatsApp's claim that it may be forced to exit Nigeria due to over recent order appears to be a calculated move at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision. The FCCPC had investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp (jointly referred to as "Meta Parties") for allegedly violating the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). The Commission […]

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