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NDLEA, NAFDAC Signs MoU to Strengthen Collaboration on Illicit Drugs, Counterfeit Products

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, on Wednesday said the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, will curb substance abuse and protect public health. Marwa's a position which was affirmed by the Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, took place during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NDLEA and NAFDAC at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja. […]

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NILDS Hosts Citizens Journalism training to Equip Students with Storytelling Skills

By: Anayo Akwitti The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), through its Democracy Radio 104.9 FM department, held its first “Citizens Journalism Workshop” in Abuja, training over fifty students from secondary and tertiary institutions across the FCT in responsible social media storytelling. Organized in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development and Nigeria Health Watch, the event emphasized the transformative role of citizen journalism in a rapidly evolving media environment. NILDS Director General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, […]

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HOMEF Calls for Decisive Climate Action as COP 29 Approaches

By Oluwakemi Kindness Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for decisive climate action as COP 29 approaches urging for radical reforms to address systemic inequalities and climate injustice. HOMEF stated this when it convened a critical webinar titled “The Emission Gaps and the Road to COP 29.” The webinar brought together environmental experts, activists, and public interest lawyers to discuss urgent issues surrounding global climate policy, emissions reduction, and the upcoming COP29. Speakers at the webinar reviewed the […]

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NNPCL Refutes Claims of Selling Adulterated Products

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Thursday insisted that it does not deal with adulterated petrol. This is as the NNPCL discredited a video clip of someone pouring a dark liquid which he claims to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) purportedly bought from an NNPC Retail outlet at Keffi Flyover. NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, who stated this in a statement, said NNPC Retail companies do not deal in adulterated products. […]

November 7, 2024 17 9

Economy

Kogi State Government Set to Establish Special Economic Zone

By Chinedu Echianu The Kogi State Government says it has commenced processes leading to the establishment of a special economic zone with the status of a free trade zone to be located in the Ajaokuta economic development corridor in the state. According to a statement by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman, the Governor stated this while on a working visit to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Export […]

November 6, 2024 18

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Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lagbaja Dies At 56

By Chinedu Echianu The presidency has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff. The announcement came through a statement Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga Wednesday morning. The statement expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the high-ranking military officer, saying, “The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.” Lt. […]

November 6, 2024 12

Business

Non-Oil Export: VP To Declare 3rd National Conference Open

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Vice President, Dr. Kashim Shettima (GCON) is billed to declare open the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) 3rd National Conference on Non-oil Export. NEPC's Executive Director, Nonye Ayeni, who stated this in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the conference is expected to draw participants from the public and Organised Private Sector (OPS), development partners, and the diplomatic community. The statement by the Head Corporate Communications NEPC, Ndubueze Okeke, said the conference is expected to […]

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Customs Facilitates First Shipment from Nigeria to Kenya Under AfCFTA

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Sunday said it has facilitated Nigeria's first shipment to Kenya, with Lucky Fibres, a subsidiary of the Tolaram Group, becoming one of the first companies to ship goods to Kenya under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA). During a visit to the Apapa Area Command last Wednesday, to ensure proper documentation and verification of the shipment, Senior Trade Expert and Lead of Trade Enablement at the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination […]

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Reps to Investigate $2 Billion Renewable Energy Investments in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has invited stakeholders to an investigative public hearing on the two billion dollars renewable energy grants and investments meant for the development of the renewable energy sector in Nigeria, which has not made a commensurate impact on the energy security challenges in the nation. The public hearing which is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th and Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, follows the mandate given to the Committee by the House […]

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