The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), led by its Director-General, Hon. Fatuhu Muhammed, has participated in the 2nd India-Africa Seed Summit 2026, which focused on strengthening cooperation between India and African countries in the seed sector. The summit provided a platform for stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration in seed research, technology transfer, investment, trade and capacity development. Discussions at the summit highlighted the need for improved regulatory frameworks, digital transformation, infrastructure development and stronger public-private partnerships to strengthen seed systems across Africa. Participants also emphasised the importance of improving farmers’ access to affordable, genuine and quality seeds as a…
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The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) is exploring partnerships with the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) to attract international climate finance for development and climate-resilience interventions in communities affected by hydroelectric power operations. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, disclosed this when he led a delegation on a visit to the Director-General of the NCCC, Dr. Tenioye Majekodunmi, in Abuja. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between both institutions and identifying opportunities to attract international climate and development funding for interventions across N-HYPPADEC’s mandate areas in its ten member states. Yelwa said the Commission’s…
The Katsina State Ministry of Environment and the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project have defended their proposed 2027 budget estimates before the Katsina State House of Assembly. The Commissioner overseeing the Ministry of Environment, Prof. Al’amin Muhammad, led officials of the ministry and its agencies during the budget defence, where they presented their proposed estimates and outlined key programmes and activities planned for the 2027 fiscal year. The Katsina ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Alhaji Nafiu Mohammed Musa, also appeared before the relevant House Committee to defend the project’s proposed budget and highlight planned interventions aimed at strengthening environmental management…
The Taraba State Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria following the identification of 14 suspected cases and one laboratory-confirmed case in Kungana, Suntai Ward of Bali Local Government Area. The confirmed case involved a three-year-old child who died from the disease. Following the confirmation, the state government has activated an emergency response and deployed health surveillance teams to the affected community to strengthen disease surveillance and prevent further transmission. Response teams are conducting active case searches, contact tracing and other outbreak-control measures in collaboration with relevant health authorities and partners. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial disease that…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have explored areas of collaboration to strengthen data protection and privacy compliance in the management of information relating to Nigerians in the diaspora. The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, led a delegation from the Commission on a courtesy visit to the Chairman and CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa. During the visit, Olatunji commended Dabiri-Erewa for her efforts in advancing the interests and welfare of Nigerians in the diaspora. He provided an overview of the development of data protection…
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has inspected the Agency’s Contact Centre and the Trigger Room established at its headquarters in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and coordination. The inspection, was aimed at assessing the operational readiness of the Contact Centre and the progress of work on the Trigger Room. The facilities are expected to strengthen the real-time receipt, processing and escalation of emergency alerts while facilitating the prompt deployment of appropriate response teams and resources. During the visit, the Director-General reviewed the operational processes of the Contact Centre, which…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has inaugurated a reconstituted Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) to verify disputed and newly drilled oil and gas wells from 2017 to date. The exercise is aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency, promoting equitable revenue allocation and enhancing institutional integrity in the management of Nigeria’s oil and gas revenues. Speaking at the inauguration held at the Commission’s new boardroom on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Chairman of RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, said the exercise was in line with the Commission’s constitutional mandate to monitor accruals to and disbursement of revenue from the Federation…
Uba Abdullahi The management and staff of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure (HAFEDPOLY), have been commended for the successful conduct of accreditation and resource inspection visits for proposed academic programmes at the institution. The commendation was made by the Acting Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Bashir Ahmed Danzomo, who expressed appreciation to the visiting teams, management, the Directorate of Academic Planning and staff for their dedication and contributions towards the success of the exercise. Danzomo commended the effective coordination and supervision of the accreditation process, noting that the commitment of staff in preparing the institution for the visits demonstrated their…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled the NIMASA Blue Economy Accelerator Programme (NIMASA-BEAP) and the National Innovation Hackathon, aimed at engaging young innovators in Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. The initiative is designed to promote entrepreneurship, develop innovative solutions to challenges across the maritime value chain and attract increased private-sector investment into the sector. Speaking at the unveiling, the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, described the programme as a national development initiative aimed at enabling Nigeria to derive greater economic value from its maritime resources. Mobereola said Nigeria’s maritime economy remained largely untapped, noting that…
The Lagos State Government has joined government officials, private-sector leaders and stakeholders in the creative and tourism industries to explore strategies for unlocking the economic potential of Nigeria’s creative economy. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, represented the state at the Private Sector and National Stakeholders Conference at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference was convened by MyCityApp Nigeria in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy. With the theme, “From…
Ministan Wutar Lantarki, Joseph Tegbe, ya bayyana cewa wasu masu amfani da wutar lantarki a Nijeriya sun roƙe shi da a rage yawan wutar da ake samar musu, sakamakon ingantuwar samar da wutar lantarki a ƙasar. Ministan ya ce wasu daga cikin masu amfani da wutar sun bayyana cewa yawan wutar da suke samu ya sa “firijinsu na daskarewa sosai”. Jaridar Daily Trust ta ruwaito cewa Tegbe ya bayyana hakan ne a ranar Laraba, yayin ƙaddamar da aikin samar da hasken lantarki mai amfani da hasken rana, mai ƙarfin megawatt uku, a Jami’ar Abuja. Ya ce al’ummar Nijeriya na ci…
A 56-year-old Nigerian woman residing in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States, Gladys Adaeze Okafor, has been arrested and charged with allegedly voting illegally in the 2022 midterm elections. The woman was also accused of voting in the 2024 presidential primary election despite not being a United States citizen. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. The statement said, “BOSTON – A Nigerian national residing in Lynn, Mass. has been arrested and charged with illegally voting in the 2022 midterm elections. Defendant also allegedly voted in the 2024 Presidential primary election.”…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a new electronic system for the registration and capture of data of Nigerians. The representative of the Bauchi State Coordinator of NIMC, Idris Abubakar Muhammad, disclosed this in Bauchi during the 2026 celebration of the initiative. Muhammad said the theme of the 2026 celebration, “Nigeria’s Digital Public Ecosystem: Empowering Africa’s Digital Economy,” underscores the importance of accurate identity data and reliable information in driving economic development, strengthening national security and improving the centralisation of government systems. He explained that the electronic registration and data capture system was designed to improve the accuracy…
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has sought the support of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to promote Made-in-Nigeria products and expand opportunities for young Nigerians through skills development and entrepreneurship. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday when he led a delegation of the Agency on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. Odii commended Olukoyede for what he described as efforts to strengthen public confidence in Nigeria, particularly at the international level.…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kogi State Directorate, has sought collaboration with the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC) to sensitise residents on the Commission’s policies, programmes and interventions across the state. The NOA State Director, Mrs Ayedime Alli Aileku, led a delegation to the HYPADEC State Office in Lokoja, where she described the Agency as a strategic partner to government institutions in ensuring that citizens are adequately informed about government policies and activities. Mrs Aileku said the visit was aimed at exploring ways to increase public awareness of HYPADEC’s interventions and ensure that residents better understand the Commission’s…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has hosted a team from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at its corporate headquarters in Abuja as part of a study examining sustainable revenue and fee models for African National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs). The study was commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to generate insights into financial sustainability strategies that can support the evolving mandates and regulatory responsibilities of NRAs across Africa. During an opening meeting with NAFDAC Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, discussions focused on the Agency’s existing revenue structure, cost base, regulatory activities and fee model. The…
Hukumar Hisbah ta Jihar Kano ta kama fitaccen ɗan TikTok, Ukasha Yahaya, wanda aka fi sani da UK International, bisa zargin wallafa bidiyoyin da ke nuna shi yana runguma, iyo da yin wanka tare da mata. Mataimakin Babban Kwamandan Hukumar Hisbah ta Jihar Kano, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, ne ya bayyana kamen Ukasha. A cewarsa, hukumar ta kama ɗan TikTok ɗin mai shekara 27 ne bayan samun bayanan cewa ya shigo Jihar Kano. Dr. Mujahid ya ce a halin yanzu Ukasha yana hannun hukumar, inda ake gudanar da bincike kan abubuwan da ake zarginsa da aikatawa. Ukasha, wanda ɗan asalin birnin…
Ibrahim Suleiman A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Centre for Girls Education, in collaboration with the Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has graduated 120 young girls trained in various vocational and agricultural skills. The programme was designed to equip the beneficiaries with practical skills to enhance their livelihoods, promote self-reliance and expand their economic opportunities. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Zaria, the Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Professor Adamu Ahmed, called for stronger partnerships among governments, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders to address the growing challenge of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria. Represented by the Deputy…
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) has formally introduced its incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mal. Siraj Abdullahi, to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The introduction was made during a courtesy visit to the Commission by the company’s management, led by the outgoing MD/CEO, Engr. Lamu Audu. The visit provided an opportunity for the company’s management to engage with NERC and reaffirm its commitment to maintaining a strong and constructive relationship with the electricity sector regulator. Engr. Audu expressed appreciation to NERC for the support and collaboration extended to Mainstream Energy during his tenure. He noted that effective…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within an appropriate existing structure of the Nigeria Police Force. Disu made the proposal on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, while delivering a lecture to participants of the Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. The lecture, titled “The Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Role of the Nigeria Police Force,” examined the connection between security, entrepreneurship and the growth of Nigeria’s creative industries.…