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Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday, clarified that open grazing has not been banned nationwide, contrary to reports circulating in some media outlets. Head of Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu, gave the clarification in a statement made available to Newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, Nigeria. He said…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered a security cordon over forests in Kwara, Kebbi and parts of Niger states following recent kidnappings and terrorist activities in the areas. He also directed the Nigerian Air Force to expand air surveillance across the innermost parts The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, announced…
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that 16 banks have fully met its new capital requirements, while the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to retain the benchmark interest rate at 27 per cent. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced both outcomes , Tuesday, during a press briefing at the end of the committee’s 303rd meeting…
Food agency of the United Nations has projected that 35 million people are likely to experience severe hunger in Nigeria by 2026, the highest on the continent and the largest since the agency began recording data in Nigeria. The World Food Programme also predicted at least 15,000 people in Borno state, the epicenter of Nigeria´s…
Few hours after the release of 38 worshipers abducted by bandits in Kwara State, bandits have again attacked Kwara State, north-central Nigeria, abducting at least 11 people, including a pregnant woman and several children, from the Isapa community in Ekiti Local Government Area. Police confirmed p on Tuesday that the attack took place late Monday,…
United Kingdom government has rejected Nigeria’s request to transfer former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria to complete his jail term. The decision by the UK Ministry of Justice means he will complete his sentence within the British penal system. Nigeria’s request was made under the Transfer of Sentenced Persons (TOSP) agreement, which allows…
Federal Government of Nigeria says the recent meetings between it’s high-level delegation and senior United States officials resulted in improved security ties and new commitments aimed at protecting civilians and tackling violent extremism across Nigeria. The delegation, led by National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, held engagements recently, with officials from the US Congress, the…
Federal Government has introduced a $500million Agricultural Value-Chain for Growth Program(AGROW) to address agricultural needs of the people, strengthen food security, raise farmer incomes, create decent jobs c for women and youth, and build export ready surpluses through coordinated delivery across the agroecological zones. Speaking at a sensitisation program tagged, “Nigeria’s Sustainable AGROW Derived Savannah…
Enugu Catholic Diocese, Sunday, joined other Catholic dioceses across the world to celebrate this year’s feast of Christ the King,, urging Christians to acknowledge Christ as King and live Christ-like like life for a better society. The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev (Dr) Callistus Onaga made the call in his homily during the…
Enugu State Police Command has denied directing female officers to pay for 70Th women police anniversary, as alleged in a publication by Sahara Reporters that female Police Officers of the Command were instructed to pay certain sums of money for the Nigeria Women Police 70th Anniversary celebration. In a statement made available to newsmen on…