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The Federal Government, in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria and development partners, has unveiled the 2025–2030 Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation and its Strategic Action Plan. The policy is aimed at promoting equitable access to agricultural resources, opportunities and decision-making

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj to pray for peace, security and prosperity of Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal at a one-day seminar for the intending pilgrims. The seminar held at the Lagos

The Police Command in Kebbi says it has arrested two suspected bandits, 47 criminals and recovered 10 AK- 47 raffles. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Hadejia, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the command’s headquarters, Birnin Kebbi. Hadejia said that his

The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has denied allegations that a religious organization’s name appears in its passport payment process, describing the claims as entirely false and announcing an investigation to identify those behind the misinformation. In a statement issued from NIS Headquarters

The Ebonyi Government has lifted the over three months curfew imposed on Amasiri community, following the violent boundary clash and killings in Okporojo, Edda Local Government of the state. The lifting was announced after a state security council meeting presided by the

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended 25 persons over suspected involvement in cultism at Oku Abak in Abak Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo. John said

The Managing Director of Rite Foods Limited, Seleem Adegunwa, has been named Industrialist of the Year by Vanguard Media Limited, in recognition of his bold leadership, entrepreneurial foresight, and the company’s disruptive impact on Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The award

The nomination of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has drawn widespread commendation from stakeholders across Nigeria’s business and policy landscape, with many describing the move as a strategic step toward revitalising the country’s power sector.