Tag: Politics
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SON SET TO CERTIFY ‘ENUGU RICE’ AS WOMEN FARMERS SCALE UP PRODUCTION
With modern mills, solar-powered boreholes and strong cooperative backing, Enugu rice is edging closer to national certification. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has expressed satisfaction with rice processing centres set up under the International Fund for Agricultural Development–Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) in Enugu State — paving the way for possible certification. During inspections…
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NIGERIA–CHINA @55: STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, ZERO-TARIFF GAINS
As both nations mark 55 years of diplomatic ties, leaders say the next phase must move beyond trade to real industrialisation and value addition. Stakeholders in Abuja have called for a deeper, more strategic Nigeria–China partnership anchored on industrialisation, expanded market access and stronger Global South cooperation. The call came at a high-level dialogue marking…
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KAIAMA ATTACK: BANDITS KILL KWARA NURSING STUDENT, OUTRAGE GROWS
Student leader gunned down alongside brother as fresh attacks reignite calls for tougher security action in Kwara Fresh grief hit Kwara State on Wednesday after suspected bandits killed Salihu Bio Khalid, a student of the Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences, during a deadly attack on Kaiama Local Government Area. Khalid, a Midwifery student and…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN: SANI PUSHES CONSTITUTIONAL FIX TO CLOSE GENDER GAP
Kaduna governor says Nigeria’s democracy is losing out by sidelining women Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has thrown his weight behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would reserve legislative seats for women, arguing that Nigeria’s politics does not reflect women’s population strength or voting power. Speaking at the North-West zonal launch of the Reserved Seats…
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NIGERIANS IN TURKEY STRENGTHEN TIES WITH DIASPORA COMMISSION
Ambassador Magbo meets NiDCOM chair to boost diaspora welfare and engagement The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Magbo, on Wednesday held an official meeting with Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, Chairperson and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to discuss stronger collaboration and welfare initiatives for Nigerians living abroad.…
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NO GOLD REFINERY SAGA: FG CLARIFIES LAGOS CONTROVERSY
Amid rising claims and counterclaims, the Federal Government has moved to set the record straight over reports of a federally owned gold refinery in Lagos. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development on Sunday dismissed allegations by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the government violated the federal character principle by siting a gold refinery in…
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“SHE FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE—NOW WE DEMAND IT FOR HER”
Grief mixed with resolve on Friday in Abuja as the family of slain lawyer Mediatrix Chigbo and the Global Association of Female Attorneys (GAFA) renewed calls for a thorough, no-nonsense investigation into her murder. The demand came during a Night of Tribute organised in her honour, where emotions ran high and one message stood out…
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AID CUTS BITE HARD: MILLIONS IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA SLIP DEEPER INTO HUNGER
Hunger is tightening its grip on Northeast Nigeria — and this time, it’s not just conflict or climate shocks to blame. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), funding cuts are now pushing vulnerable families beyond their breaking point. The UN agency revealed on Friday that at least 1.2 million people in the region have…
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NIGERIA, UAE SEAL BIG TRADE DEAL TO OPEN MARKETS AND CREATE JOBS
Big news for Nigerian exporters and investors — a new door has just been flung wide open 🇳🇬🤝🇦🇪 Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting trade, attracting investment, and giving Nigerian businesses easier access to international markets. The development was confirmed in a statement…
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NO WORK, NO PAY WON’T STOP US — JOHESU VOWS TO CONTINUE INDEFINITE STRIKE
Despite pressure from the Federal Government, health workers under JOHESU say they are not backing down anytime soon. The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has insisted it will continue its indefinite nationwide strike, even as the Federal Government moves to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy. This position…
