Experts urge NASS to ban GMOs, as FG pledges to protect Nigerians
The GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance, comprising over 200 individuals and organizations—including farmers, civil society groups, scientists, nutritionists, legal practitioners, and medical experts—has called on the National Assembly to impose a total ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria.
Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund not missing — NIMASA
By Godwin Oritse The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has refuted claims that the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) is missing. According to him the fund is with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the Treasury Single Account (TSA). In a statement signed by the agency’s […]
Ushie pledges to boost healthcare in Bekwarra as first female LGA chairman
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Theresa Ushie, the newly elected first female chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area (LGA) in Cross River State, has reiterated her commitment to enhancing healthcare access for the community. This pledge was made during a report-sharing and accountability event, where she provided updates on a comprehensive medical outreach held at […]
Remittances: CBN cautions public on use of fake SWIFT messages
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has cautioned the banking public to desist from using fake Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) messages as evidence of remittances to beneficiary banks. The SWIFT is a system that powers most international money and security transfers. SWIFT is a vast messaging network used by […]
GBV major contributor to insecurity in Nigeria – Global Rights
…Expands Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Northwest By Favour Ulebor, Abuja A leading human rights organization, Global Rights, Nigeria, has identified gender-based violence (GBV) as a key factor driving insecurity in Nigeria. To tackle this, the group has launched an expanded initiative in the Northwest, covering Katsina, Kano, Sokoto, and Kaduna states. Speaking during […]
Innovation hub, our other projects to make Kwara a go-to place – Gov Abdulrazaq
…Gov inspects ongoing works at civil service clinic, Kwara Hotel, conference centre, others Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday visited the sites of some of his legacy projects, including the talk-of-the-town Innovation Hub, which is receiving finishing touches ahead of its public unveiling. The Governor said the objectives for the huge projects are to […]
