The national Council on Climate Change (NCCC), in collaboration with the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT), has validated a series of strategic outputs aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s climate transparency framework and enhancing the country’s capacity for climate reporting, governance, and sustainable development. The validation took place during the Final Validation and Close-out Workshop of the ICAT Nigeria Phase II Project on the Set-up of Sectoral Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Systems. Kano Unveils Climate Change Policy, Targets 5M Tree Planting Speaking at the workshop, the Director-General of the NCCC, Dr. Tenioye Majekodunmi, described climate transparency as a critical national…
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The Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai, has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2026 Conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony, held on Wednesday at the University Council Chambers, marked the commencement of preparations for the national conference, which is expected to bring together academics, researchers, policymakers and stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Leadership, AI Take Centre Stage at ABU’s High-Level Conference The event began with an opening prayer and the introduction of participants before a detailed presentation on the objectives of FAMAN…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC), Ahmed Adamu Dikko, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged N1.32 billion money laundering offence linked to the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery. Dikko was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Inyang Ekwo on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering. The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/360/2026, also listed Masterpiece Projects & Investment Limited as the second defendant. Kidnapping Ransoms Routed Through POS Terminals, CAC Tells EFCC According to the EFCC, Dikko allegedly laundered N1,322,839,112.70, proceeds believed to…
The Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD), has continued its efforts to improve livestock health and strengthen practical agricultural education through its Mobile Veterinary Clinic, which conducted a successful ambulatory veterinary outreach in Wailare Community, Makoda LGA Kano . During the outreach, a team of veterinary professionals and students from the college provided free deworming services to 230 animals, comprising 30 cattle and 200 sheep and goats, to protect them against parasitic infections that reduce productivity and threaten farmers’ livelihoods. Kaduna Hosts North-West Livestock Quality Assurance Training The exercise formed part of the college’s community extension programme aimed at…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) to strengthen collaboration in peacebuilding, research, capacity development and strategic policy engagement. The agreement was formalised during a visit by a delegation from the Federal University Lokoja, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, to the Institute’s headquarters. UN Adopts Landmark Resolution to Protect Peacekeepers, End Impunity Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Director-General of IPCR, Joseph Ochogwu, reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that promote national peace, conflict prevention and sustainable development. Ochogwu said the collaboration…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to achieve universal digital identity enrolment across Nigeria through a strengthened partnership between the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit to present the strategic provisions of the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026. NIMC Begins Free NIN Registration for Students…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged governments and relevant stakeholders to adopt a multisectoral approach to addressing issues affecting children, stressing that challenges confronting children are interconnected and require coordinated interventions across education, health, nutrition, child protection, social protection, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), climate resilience, and governance. The call was made by the Chief of UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, during the Kano Field Office consultation on the development of the Federal Government of Nigeria/UNICEF Country Programme Document (CPD) 2028–2032, which brought together stakeholders from Kano, Jigawa and Katsina States. Benue Must Invest in Nutrition to…
The Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) and the University of Maiduguri have signed a revised and strengthened Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish joint Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes in Neuroscience, marking a significant milestone in postgraduate biomedical education and research in Nigeria. The agreement was signed by the Director and Founder of BioRTC, Professor Mahmoud Bukar Maina, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, during a ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office in Maiduguri in the presence of the university’s principal officers. AI, Data Science Top FUD’s…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the Port Harcourt Chapter of ISACA, has hosted the sixth edition of the Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign (DPAC) at Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, as part of efforts to promote data privacy awareness among Nigerian youths and strengthen digital trust across tertiary institutions. The campaign highlights the Commission’s commitment to building a privacy-conscious generation through strategic partnerships, youth engagement, and sustained awareness initiatives aimed at equipping students with knowledge of data protection and digital rights. Nigeria Emerges as Global Player in Data Protection-NDPC The event was declared open by the…
Sani Dutsinma Governors seeking re-election for a second term under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have converged on Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, for a strategic meeting ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, hosted by Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, is taking place at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where the governors were received on arrival. Gov Fubara Withdraws from APC Governorship Primaries The gathering attracted governors from across the six geopolitical zones of the country. From the North-West are governors of Kebbi, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto and Zamfara states, while the North-Central…