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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced a ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers from operating on Nigerian roads, effective March 1, 2025. The move aims to reduce accidents involving heavy-duty petroleum trucks. Speaking in Abuja, NMDPRA Executive Director of Distribution Systems, Storage, and Retailing Infrastructure, Ogbugo…
Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria has introduced the Menstrual Health (MH-NOW) project in Kano State, aiming to tackle the challenges adolescent girls and young women face during their menstrual periods. The initiative, designed for girls aged 10 to 24, focuses on raising awareness, providing essential menstrual health information, and promoting…
In a significant boost to agricultural productivity, the Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme – Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP), has provided essential support to 15,000 wheat farmers in Zamfara State under its Dry Season Farming Intervention. Dr. Adamu Abubakar, the Zamfara State Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture…
The Senate Committee on Finance will conduct a public hearing on key tax reform bills on Monday and Tuesday next week. The bills, which were submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on October 3, 2024, aim to enhance revenue generation and streamline tax administration in Nigeria. The…
The National Cooperative Insurance Society of Nigeria (NCIS) has reaffirmed the legitimacy of its motor vehicle third-party insurance certificates issued through its USSD portal and other online platforms. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, NCIS Director, Mr. Adetokunbo Adesanya, urged members to disregard misinformation suggesting that third-party…
Kano State’s commitment to public health has earned commendation from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Development, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, during his recent visit to the state. Prof. Pate applauded Kano’s proactive measures in combating infectious diseases, particularly polio, while stressing the urgency of intensified efforts to eliminate…
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating open defecation through intensified public awareness campaigns and stricter monitoring measures. Speaking in Ilorin during a stakeholder engagement in Wara, the headquarters of Ilorin West Local Government, the General Manager of the Kwara State Rural Water Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Mr.…
The House of Representatives has established an investigative committee to address the escalating local government crisis in Osun State, which has reportedly claimed multiple lives. In a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by nine lawmakers from Osun, the House also called on the Inspector General of Police, the Director…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Development, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has commended Kano State for its dedication to healthcare, particularly in combating infectious diseases and eradicating polio. During his working visit to the state, Prof. Pate emphasized the urgency of intensifying efforts against polio, citing concerns from development…
The Federal Government has launched a seven-member committee to combat bullying in schools, reinforcing its commitment to student welfare and a safe learning environment. At the committee’s inauguration in Abuja, Minister of Education Dr. Olatunji Alausa emphasized the urgent need for action, citing the severe psychological toll of bullying on…
