Category: News
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HOTEL OWNERS ON NOTICE: NHA THREATENS SHUTDOWN OF UNREGISTERED HOTELS
If your hotel isn’t registered, it may soon be checking out—for good. The Nigeria Hotel Association (NHA) has warned that it will begin clamping down on and shutting down unregistered hotels across the country, citing security risks and industry reputation concerns. NHA President, Eze Patrick Anyanwu, issued the warning in Owerri during a meeting with…
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AI MEETS HERBS: TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN NIGERIA GETS DIGITAL BOOST
From village birth attendants to herbal healers—Nigeria’s traditional medicine is stepping into the AI era. A new AI-driven healthcare initiative is set to transform traditional African medicine in Nigeria, bridging the gap between informal care systems and modern technology. Monte-Sereno Health (MSH), in partnership with the Institute of Public Health at Obafemi Awolowo University, has…
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RICE FARMERS CRY FOUL AS IMPORT SURGE HITS LOCAL PRODUCTION
Cheaper imported rice is flooding markets but local farmers say it’s costing them their livelihoods. Rice farmers across Nigeria are raising alarm over rising imports, warning that the trend is crippling local production and pushing many out of business. Stakeholders say the situation worsened after the Federal Government’s import duty waiver on rice in 2024,…
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COW PRICES RISE TO N2.5M IN LAGOS, BUTCHERS RAISE CONCERN
The cost of cattle in Lagos has surged sharply, putting pressure on both traders and consumers. The Lagos State Butchers Association says the price of cows has increased to about N2.5 million, up from around N1.7 million in 2025. The association attributed the rise to insecurity, high transportation costs, and delays in local ranching programmes,…
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OFFA ROBBERY: DON’T POLITICISE TRAGEDY, AJEIGBE WARNS
A former Kwara commissioner is raising concern over what he calls growing attempts to turn a painful tragedy into political ammunition. Prof. Mahmud Babatunde Ajeigbe has cautioned against politicising the Offa robbery incident, warning that such narratives could distort facts and undermine justice. Speaking as an indigene of Offa, Ajeigbe described claims linking political figures…
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TRAGEDY AT UTME CENTRE: MOTHER COLLAPSES, DIES WHILE WAITING FOR CHILD
Residents of Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, have been left in shock after a woman, Oluwasola Victoria Adebayo, reportedly slumped and died while waiting for her child writing the ongoing UTME. Eyewitnesses said the woman, like many Nigerian parents, had accompanied her child to the exam centre on Monday morning. But what began as a routine show…
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AFAN REGISTERS 2,700 FARMERS IN KADUNA, TARGETS 50,000 IN NEW AGRIC PUSH
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Kaduna says it has registered about 2,700 farmers as it positions members to benefit from a new agricultural empowerment programme. State Chairman, Kabiru Salihu, disclosed that the registration—featuring over 700 women—is part of efforts to build credible data for planning and ensure fair access to support initiatives.…
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NIGERIA SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT FORUM BACKS SAFE CORRIDOR
The Nigeria Security and Development Forum (NSDF) has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s de-radicalisation programme under Operation Safe Corridor, calling it a critical piece of Nigeria’s counter-insurgency puzzle. Speaking in Abuja, the Forum’s General Secretary, Mr Victor Success, said the endorsement followed a fresh review of national security strategies, especially non-military approaches to…
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NPRW 2026: AFRICA’S FOOD SECURITY VOICE TO HEADLINE KADUNA SUMMIT
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has unveiled Brylyne Chitsunge as the keynote speaker for Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) 2026. The event, tagged “Croc City 2026,” will hold in Kaduna from April 19 to 25, bringing together top voices from across Africa and beyond to tackle a big issue: how communication can turn…
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AGROCHEMICAL MISUSE: EXPERTS PUSH FOR STRONGER FARMER EDUCATION
Agriculture experts are calling for stronger awareness campaigns to tackle the misuse of agrochemicals among Nigerian farmers, warning that a major communication gap is fueling the problem. Speaking in Lagos, agriculture communication specialist Ismail Olawale said many smallholder farmers lack access to clear, understandable information on how to safely use these products. According to him,…
