The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced enforcement of a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET or glass bottles below 200 millilitres, reigniting tension with industry players and labour unions. In a statement on Thursday, January 29, the agency said … [Read more…]
Kano governor, Abba Yusuf, on Thursday disclosed that the Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for the State. The governor who recently defected from the New Nigeria’s Peoples Party, NNPP to the All Progressives Congress, APC however did not state when the rail system was approved by the … [Read more…]
…Abolishes Ogbonecheagu Fees The Enugu State Government has announced sweeping reforms in the land sector, including the immediate abolition of illegal levies and the streamlining of land-related charges, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s broader economic transformation agenda. The government disclosed that ground rent, land use charge, and all property-related charges have now been unified … [Read more…]
The Ekiti State Government has approved N76.6m as vehicle and housing loans for primary school teachers in the state. The approval comprises vehicle loans for 49 teachers and housing loans for 72 beneficiaries. The Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, said the gesture was part of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, SAN, has stated that Nigeria will henceforth commercialise its research outcomes into viable products. Udeh, who is among President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s entourage to Türkiye, revealed this while speaking to ARISE News. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria noted that Türkiye had become advanced in turning … [Read more…]
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that there will be no reversal of the decision to shut the Onitsha Main Market, insisting that the continued Monday sit-at-home by traders amounts to deliberate economic sabotage. Speaking at a press briefing in Awka on Wednesday, Soludo said the state government would not hesitate to revoke shop … [Read more…]
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday formally welcomed the new Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aina Olusola, with a charge to intensify the fight against all forms of criminality and criminal elements as well as bring to justice any person found to be illegally in possession of firearms. He underscored the fact that maintenance of … [Read more…]
The Conference of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has threatened to sue the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, if he goes ahead to implement the initiative to float Edo Airline. The registered parties urged the governor to stop “all these wasteful spendings that are not beneficial to the people of Edo State”, saying the registered parties … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to building a knowledge-based economy driven by Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, said this at the opening of a two-day 7th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) in Abuja on Wednesday. The conference was … [Read more…]
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the immediate recruitment of 5,000 indigenes into the state civil service to enhance administrative efficiency and public service delivery. This decision was reached during the second council meeting of 2026, presided by Governor Siminalayi Fubara with his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, in attendance, held in Government House, Port … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday stumbled and fell during a ceremonial march-past organised for his reception at the parade ground in Türkiye. The incident occurred as the President joined the guard of honour, drawing momentary attention before the programme continued without disruption. A video posted on X by Turkish digital news platform Nefes Gazetesi … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a new digital court building constructed by his administration, describing it as a giant step in his administration’s prioritisation of speedy justice delivery in the state. Mbah said, technological integration, when combined with judicial financial autonomy, which was already in effect in the state, would ensure … [Read more…]