Reps Push Nationwide Crackdown on Fake Food, Drinks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has moved to intensify the nationwide crackdown on fake, adulterated and substandard food and beverages, warning that unsafe products pose serious health risks to Nigerians. The move followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Makki Yalleman, calling for tougher enforcement against manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and […]
Akpabio Mourns Uduaghan, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Statesman
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a great loss to Nigeria and the Niger Delta region.President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a great loss […]
Prof Sulaiman Expands NILDS Departments From 4 to 13
By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has highlighted the Institute’s expansion in training, research and institutional capacity as evidence of how strategic leadership can strengthen democratic governance. Prof Sulaiman explained that NILDS expanded from four operational departments to 13, increased its annual training […]
Shettima Urges Governors to Fund Projects Through Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has pledged to work with state governors to expand capital market financing for development projects, warning that policy reversals could undermine investor confidence and weaken Nigeria’s economic gains. He said states should embrace properly structured bonds, credible project pipelines and greater transparency to mobilise long-term funding for infrastructure rather […]
NSITF Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Champions to Boost Accountability
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), regional and branch champions to strengthen integrity, accountability and public trust in its operations. The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Oluwaseun Faleye, stated this in Abuja during the inauguration, describing the initiative as a renewed commitment to building an […]
Reps Push PIA Changes to Protect Local Refining Industry
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) is pushing amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to strengthen crude oil supply to domestic refineries, protect local refining investments and tighten regulations governing petroleum product imports. The committee’s chairman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, disclosed this on Monday at the closing technical briefing […]
Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon Move to Link Customs Data
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria, Benin and Cameroon are developing a digital Customs data-sharing system to reduce border delays, eliminate duplication and facilitate cross-border trade. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by its spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, following discussions with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Customs authorities from the two […]
Police Warn Nigerians Against Banking on Public Wi-Fi
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to protect their financial information online, warning that unsecured public Wi-Fi networks could expose them to cybercriminals. The police have warned Nigerians against conducting banking transactions over unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, as concerns grow over investment fraud, romance scams and sextortion. The Director of the […]
Abbas Seeks Kaduna Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged residents of Kaduna State to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, alongside Governor Uba Sani and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged residents of Kaduna State to support President Bola […]
Women Link Financial Hardship to Sexual Health Risks
By Julian Osamoto Financial hardship and marital conflicts are among the concerns raised by women in Kaida Tsoho community over their health, family stability and economic well-being. The concerns emerged during a three-day women’s peer education training organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from ActionAid Nigeria. Speaking during the […]