News as it breaks
In a significant move to support farming activities and promote food security, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and food security has distributed N5 billion worth of farm equipment and inputs to farmers in Jigawa State. This effort reaffirms the government’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food…
A fire erupted on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, around 2:10 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, spreading to nearby barges. Emergency response teams, in collaboration with industry partners, swiftly intervened and successfully contained the blaze, preventing any disruption to flow station operations.…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter have called on media professionals to spotlight the struggles and successes of women farmers in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the first anniversary of SheFarmer and the national launch of the SheFarmers…
Tensions erupted on Monday during a Senate plenary session as a dispute over seating arrangements escalated into a dramatic confrontation between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate leadership. The disagreement began when Senator Natasha’s designated seat was reassigned, a move she refused to accept. Chief Whip Senator Tahir Monguno defended…
As global security challenges persist, stakeholders are pushing for greater inclusion of women in peacebuilding and decision-making processes. At the recently concluded 5th Annual Forum on Nigeria’s 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), experts and policymakers emphasized the urgent need for policy reforms, gender-sensitive security…
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, has been conferred with an Honorary Fellowship by the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to aviation safety. The prestigious Honorary Fellowship is reserved for professionals who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to…
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…
