Abuja: The Management, Senate and Students of the University of Jos have congratulated Prof. Joash Amupitan, its Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, over his nomination as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the university community expressed their congratulations to Prof. Amupitan following the announcement of his nomination. […]
Day: October 16, 2025
Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Declared Not Life-Threatening by NMA
Abuja: The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) panel, constituted by its president, informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the ailment of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not life-threatening. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Justice James Omotosho had previously ordered the NMA to establish a […]
Experts Seek Stronger Agriculture, Market Linkage to Boost Food Security
Lagos: Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food systems have called for stronger linkage between agriculture, industry, and markets to unlock value chains, enhance food security, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. According to News Agency of Nigeria, they made the call on Thursday in Lagos via a communique from the American Business Council (ABC) event with […]
EU Supports Peace Committee for Peaceful, Credible Elections
Abuja: The European Union (EU) and the National Peace Committee (NPC) are deepening their collaboration to curb electoral violence and promote credible, peaceful, and inclusive elections in Nigeria. Mr. Ruben Aguilera, Head of the Governance, Gender, Human Rights, and Migration Service for the EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, announced this on Wednesday in Abuja. […]
Nature-Based Solution Empowers East African Farmers Against Papaya Mealybug
Nairobi: A nature-based solution is demonstrating outcomes in supporting farmers in Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan and sustainably revitalising their papaya (pawpaw) crops affected by papaya mealybug pest. The papaya mealybug, known scientifically as Paracoccus marginatus, is a pest wreaking havoc across East Africa, slashing yields, reducing orchard lifespans, and undermining food security and livelihoods. […]