Tag: #Nigeria
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SON LAUNCHES ISO 37003:2025 TO FIGHT GLOBAL FRAUD
New fraud control standard aims to protect billions lost annually and boost trust. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) unveiled ISO 37003:2025, the world’s first international fraud control management system standard, addressing prevention, early detection, and response to fraud. SON Chairman Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor emphasized fraud’s rising global toll of $4.7 trillion annually, worsened by…
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EDITORS WARN: STOP USING CYBERCRIME ACT TO MUZZLE THE PRESS
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has sent a strong warning to security agencies: stop harassing journalists under the guise of the Cybercrime Act or face legal pushback.Meeting in Jos, Plateau State, on September 17, 2025, the Guild’s Standing Committee — made up of top editors across print, broadcast, news agencies, and online platforms —…
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MALAYSIA REAFFIRMS STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIA ON TRADE, EDUCATION, AND SECURITY
Six decades of friendship and growing cooperation set the stage for a brighter future. Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, renewed Malaysia’s commitment to deepening ties in palm oil trade, education, security, and South-South cooperation at a reception marking Malaysia’s 68th National Day and 60 years of diplomatic relations. Omar hailed Nigeria as a…
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NAFDAC MANDATES GREEN TANKERS FOR EDIBLE OIL TRANSPORT WITH TWO-WEEK DEADLINE
Nigeria’s food safety steps up as edible oil must now move in dedicated green-painted tankers. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered all edible oil manufacturers and distributors to adopt green-painted tankers within two weeks to prevent contamination risks from non-dedicated vehicles. The move targets public health protection by…
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YOBE NOA URGES RESPECT FOR NATIONAL SYMBOLS ON NATIONAL DAY
Acting NOA Director calls for honouring Nigeria’s flag, anthem, currency, and more to foster unity. On National Day, Yobe State’s NOA Directorate highlighted the importance of respecting Nigeria’s cherished symbols like the Flag, Coat of Arms, National Anthem, NIN, passport, and currency. Acting Director Alhaji Muhammed Tikau urged citizens to uphold these symbols’ values, stressing…
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CLTC AND UNFPA GEAR UP TRAINERS TO FIGHT GBV AND BOOST REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
When it comes to tackling Gender-based Violence and Sexual Health challenges, knowledge is power—and these officers are powering up!Leaders and key officers from the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre gathered on Tuesday in Abuja for a hands-on capacity building workshop on Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Organized in partnership with UNFPA, the…
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NIGERIA REAFFIRMS STRONG COMMITMENT TO A NUCLEAR-WEAPON-FREE WORLD
Nigeria stands firm on global nuclear disarmament, urging faster treaty adoption and action. At the UN’s International Day Against Nuclear Tests, Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires Syndoph Endoni pledged unwavering support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Nigeria calls on nuclear-armed states to join these treaties,…
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NDLEA BUSTS KANO AIRPORT DRUG SYNDICATE, MOVES TO FREE INNOCENT PILGRIMS
A major drug cartel at Kano Airport has been exposed, revealing how unsuspecting Nigerian pilgrims were framed and detained in Saudi Arabia. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cracked a major drug smuggling ring at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. They arrested 55-year-old kingpin Mohammed Ali Abubakar aka Bello Karama and five others.…
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UN HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION TO TACKLE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN NIGERIA
Mohamed Fall, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, urged a united approach to the new 2025-2027 IOM strategic plan aimed at addressing humanitarian crises. He emphasized that collective strategies not only protect displaced persons but also build peace and stability nationwide. Government officials and security leaders pledged partnership and collaboration, highlighting the focus on…
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Nigeria’s Women Leaders Turn the Tide on Menstrual Health with New Policy Validation
Menstrual health is finally getting the star treatment it deserves in Nigeria — and it’s all hands on deck in Abuja! In a vibrant gathering in Abuja, key players in Nigeria’s women affairs and health sectors came together to validate the country’s National Policy on menstrual health and hygiene management. The event, hosted by the…
