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STAKEHOLDERS UNITE TO DRIVE AGRICUTURAL INNOVATION AS ARCN HOSTS FIRST EVER FORUM The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has taken a bold step toward strengthening agricultural research and innovation by hosting its maiden stakeholders’ forum in collaboration with the International Institute
PDP CONDEMNS ATTEMPT TO STOP SENATOR AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S RESUMPTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned moves to stop Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her duties at the Senate after her six-month suspension. The PDP accused the Senate leadership
NCAA WARNS AIRLINES: NO FLIGHTS WITH UNRULY PASSENGERS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered airlines not to operate flights if there is an unruly passenger on board. Director-General Captain Chris Najumo, represented by Michael Achimugu, said
SHETTIMA: COLLABORATION KEY TO SKILLS REVOLUTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria can no longer afford to work in isolation in its drive for skills development. Speaking at the 7th National Council on Skills meeting in Abuja, he
NHIA ORDERS FASTER SERVICE FOR PATIENTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has directed Health Management Organizations (HMOs) to issue authorization codes to hospitals within one hour to stop delays in patient care. NHIA also ordered hospitals to
KANO MOVES AGAINST ILLEGAL CHAINSAW USE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Government has banned the illegal use of chainsaws to protect forests and the environment. Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Mohammad Hashim, said all chainsaw operators must
NSCDC SEEKS STRONGER SECURITY SYNERGY TO PROTECT NATIONAL ASSETS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has urged closer collaboration among security agencies to safeguard critical infrastructure. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau, Zamfara Commandant Sani
NIGERIA TO LEAD WEST AFRICA ON DEBT OVERSIGHT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria has pledged to champion a West African Parliamentary Debt Oversight Framework to curb reckless borrowing and rising debt across the region. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas
APC CHAIRMAN’S WIFE, DAUGHTER ABDUCTED IN KWARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Gunmen have kidnapped the wife and daughter of APC Chairman in Patigi LGA, Kwara State, Muhammad Swasun. The attack happened at his residence in Sakpefu community on Sunday night. The assailants
FCT RESIDENT DOCTORS ON 7-DAY WARNING STRIKE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory has declared a seven-day warning strike to protest poor working conditions and neglect of the health sector. In a communiqué signed