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NIGERIA DOUBLES DOWN ON GREEN ECONOMY TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
Tenioye Majekodunmi, Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), says Nigeria is ramping up efforts to advance the green economy as a key strategy to mitigate climate change. Speaking at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, she emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to environmental sustainability through renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste…
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MUTFWANG DISOWNS PDP’S MOVE TO EXPEL WIKE, FAYOSE, CALLS FOR UNITY NOT WITCH-HUNT
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party’s controversial bid to expel Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, and other senior members. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Gyang Bere, Mutfwang clarified that neither the PDP Governors’ Forum nor the National Executive Committee…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S CITRUS EXPORTS SOAR TO RECORD 203.4 MILLION CARTONS IN 2025
South Africa’s citrus exports skyrocketed by 22% in 2025, hitting a historic high of 203.4 million cartons (each 15 kg) and surpassing the 3 million-ton milestone for the first time. This record growth is credited to favourable weather, the maturation of new orchards, and enhanced farming efficiency in water management and pest control. Global demand,…
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FIGHTING DIABETES WITH KNOWLEDGE: DR. MAKINDE CALLS FOR LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS
Dr. Moyosore Makinde, Consultant and President of the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (SOLONg), has urged Nigerians to empower themselves with knowledge and tools to prevent diabetes through evidence-based lifestyle changes. Speaking ahead of World Diabetes Day 2025 under the theme “Diabetes Across Life Stages,” she stressed the importance of conscious health decisions and…
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JOURNALISTS URGED TO PRIORITISE SKILLS, REJECT BROWN ENVELOPES FOR ETHICAL REPORTING
Media professionals at the recent Business, Economy and Financial Reporting Training for Journalists, organised by Premium Times Academy and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Abuja, called for journalists to focus on capacity building to deepen their skills and avoid unethical practices like accepting brown envelopes. Mr. Idris Akinbajo, Managing Editor of Premium Times,…
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FG COMMITS TO EMPOWERMENT OF KWARA WOMEN FARMERS FOR FOOD SECURITY
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting women farmers in Kwara State to boost food security. Mrs. Faith Agu, Director of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Kwara, made this pledge during an advocacy visit from the Smallscale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Budget Committee Group (BCG).…
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TINUBU EXTENDS MARWA’S TERM AS NDLEA CHAIRMAN, URGES INTENSIFIED DRUG WAR
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa’s (rtd) appointment as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five years, extending his leadership until 2031. This move underscores the government’s trust in Marwa’s relentless fight against drug trafficking and abuse across Nigeria. Marwa, a decorated military officer and former…
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TINUBU CALLS ON NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged participants of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) to actively contribute to Nigeria’s inclusive governance and industrial growth during their strategic leadership training. Speaking in Abuja, he emphasized that developing Nigeria is a shared responsibility and called on emerging leaders to be agents of positive change. Highlighting…
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NGE PRESIDENT EZE ANABA TO TINUBU: MEDIA IS A PUBLIC GOOD, DESERVES POLICY SUPPORT
Editors call for tax reliefs, legal protection, and stronger partnership to safeguard press freedom and democracy Abuja, November 12, 2025President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Eze Anaba, has urged the Federal Government to recognise journalism as a public good deserving of policy incentives, fiscal relief, and legal protection, to enable the media fulfil…
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FRSC ONDO URGES MOTORISTS: STAY FOCUSED, AVOID SPEEDING AND OVERLOADING TO STAY SAFE THIS YULETIDE
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ondo State Sector Command has issued a strong warning to motorists to avoid distracted driving, speeding, and overloading during the festive season to prevent road accidents. Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, the FRSC State Sector Commander, emphasized this during the 2025 Ember months stakeholders meeting held in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government…
