Lagos: The Lagos State Government has begun activities to mark the 2025 World Food Day with a call for stronger partnerships to promote food security and sustainable agriculture in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, made the call during a news conference at Alausa, Ikeja on Tuesday. According to […]
Day: October 9, 2025
Agency Unveils Strategy to Combat Desertification and Reduce Poverty in Nigeria
Abuja: The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has unveiled a strategy aimed at combating desertification, reducing poverty, and ensuring sustainable development in Nigeria’s dry lands. This was announced by the agency’s Council Chairman, Sen. Magnus Abe, during the induction and familiarisation meeting of the 3rd National Council of the NAGGW, held in […]
PenCom and Judiciary Collaborate on Pension Reforms, Launch New Personal Pension Plan
Abuja: The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the judiciary in advancing Nigeria’s pension reform agenda and ensuring effective retirement benefits administration. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, highlighted these initiatives at a sensitisation workshop on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for Judges of the National Industrial Court of […]
Ex-ECOWAS Court President, Asante Elected to UN Human Rights Council
Abuja: Former President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Asante, has been elected to the prestigious Advisory Committee of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the advisory committee is an 18-member think-tank of the United Nations agency. Membership of the advisory committee requires a candidate with […]
Sen. Adebule Urges Lagos Assembly to Expedite Innovation Bill Passage
Lagos: Sen. Oluranti Adebule (APC-Lagos) has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to expedite the passage of the Innovation Bill, which aims to allocate funds for research activities. Adebule, who previously served as the deputy governor of Lagos State, made this appeal during the Seventh Research and Innovation Fair at Lagos State University […]