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BAUCHI SEMA ADVISES FARMERS ON FLOOD-RESILIENT SEEDS AHEAD OF 2026 RAINS
The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is advising farmers across the state to adopt drought-resistant and early-maturing seed varieties ahead of the 2026 rainy season. According to the agency, the guidance is aimed at helping farmers reduce potential losses linked to flooding and dry spells expected during the farming season. Farmers have also been…
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IRAN CONDEMNS U.S. STRIKES, WARNS AGAINST FURTHER ESCALATION
Iran has strongly condemned recent U.S. military strikes, describing them as a violation of its sovereignty and the United Nations Charter. In a statement on Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks targeted areas in southern Iran and followed the reported crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz earlier this…
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AFDB COMMITS 86 MILLION DOLLARS TO AFRO-PROCESSING ZONES PROJECT
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has committed 86 million dollars to the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Nigeria as of March 31. Dr Orison Amu, Implementation Support Manager, Nigeria Country Department, AfDB, who was represented, disclosed this on Wednesday June 10 in Abuja at the Mid-Term Review Meeting…
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TINUBU SETS UP EBOLA TASK FORCE, RELEASES 10 BILLION NAIRA TO STRENGHTEN NIGERIA’S DISEASE RESPONSE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of N10 billion to boost public health emergencies response. The emergency funding is aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention…
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CHINA SHOWCASES VR-POWERED CULTURAL HERITAGE EXHIBITION IN ABUJA
China has showcased how technology can be used to preserve and promote cultural heritage through an innovative exhibition in Abuja that combines virtual reality with traditional art. The exhibition, titled “Fan, Charm and Ink Fragrance: The Cultural Resonance of Traditional Calligraphy and Tang Dynasty Virtual Reality,” blends Chinese calligraphy, painting and seal carving with immersive…
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PUBLISHERS CALL FOR WIDER CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED TEXTBOOK RANKING POLICY
The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to review its proposed textbook ranking policy, urging broader stakeholder engagement and greater transparency before implementation. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, NPA President Lukman Dauda said the association supports reforms aimed at improving educational quality and accountability but expressed concerns…
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SCHOLAR URGES POSITIVE USE OF SILENCE TO DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE
Silence can be a powerful tool for communication and social transformation, according to the Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Prof. Okechukwu Onuchuku. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 International Conference of the Pragmatics Association of Nigeria (PrAN) in Port Harcourt, the Vice Chancellor, represented by Prof. Kingdom Orji, encouraged scholars…
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CUSTOMS LEADERSHIP NEEDS MORE THAN DIGITAL SKILLS — SEREC
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says digital skills alone are not enough for leadership roles in the Nigeria Customs Service. According to the centre, future leadership must balance technological competence with integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards to ensure effective service delivery and public trust. SEREC also notes that customs leadership requires broader…
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TAX OMBUD PUSHES FOR END TO MULTIPLE TAXATION, SEEKS HARMONISED REVENUE SYSTEM
Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud says work is ongoing to address the issue of multiple taxation through closer coordination with revenue authorities across all levels of government. According to the office, the Joint Revenue Board is working to harmonise tax administration between federal, state and local government structures to reduce duplication and improve efficiency…
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ONDO POLICE RESCUE ABDUCTED WOMAN, ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS IN OWO OPERATION
The Ondo State Police Command says it has rescued a 26-year-old woman who was allegedly abducted in Owo, Owo Local Government Area, and arrested four suspects linked to the incident. According to police, the victim was taken by unidentified men along the Emure–Akure Expressway in a vehicle before security operatives launched a coordinated response involving…
