Abuja: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reiterated the government’s stance during a collaborative meeting with the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) […]
Day: April 22, 2025
Keyamo Stresses Financial Discipline for Sustainable Aviation Growth
Lagos: The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, emphasized the importance of synergy between aviation and financial discipline for the sustainable growth of the industry. This statement was made during the inauguration and investiture of the Aviation Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), held in Lagos. According to […]
Ginger Farmers in Bwari Area Council Face Seedling Shortage and Insecurity, Urge Government Intervention
Abuja: Some ginger farmers in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expressing uncertainty about the 2025 ginger planting season, citing a shortage of seedlings and other critical factors. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the farmers are calling for urgent intervention from the government and relevant stakeholders to address the situation. […]
Lagos State Achieves Over Two Million Passengers on Blue Line Rail
Lagos: The Lagos State Government has reported that more than two million passengers have utilized the Blue Line Rail since its inauguration, with state-run buses transporting an average of 42,000 commuters daily. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this announcement during the Year 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, […]
Bwari Area Council Steps Up Efforts to Combat Out-of-School Children
Abuja: Mr Tanko Isuwa, the Education Secretary of the Local Education Authority (LEA) in Bwari, FCT, has announced intensified efforts to address the increasing number of out-of-school children in the district. According to News Agency of Nigeria, although there is no specific data on the number of out-of-school children in Bwari Area Council, a significant […]