Lagos: Every year, billions of naira are allocated to agricultural inputs through government and donor initiatives in Nigeria, with a significant portion dedicated to chemical pesticides and fertilizers. However, many of these products contain Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), which pose significant risks to both human health and the environment. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
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Reps Committee Demands Breakdown of Rivers N1.48 Trillion Budget Within 48 Hours
Abuja: The House of Representatives has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Sole Administration of Rivers, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, to submit the breakdown of major items in the state’s 2025 budget. The Chairman Ad hoc Committee on Rivers, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo), announced this directive during a budget defense session in Abuja, emphasizing […]
E-Visa Success: Over 14,000 Applications Processed in Six Weeks, Says Minister
Abuja: The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the recent launch of the electronic visa (e-visa) system in Nigeria has processed over 14,000 applications in just six weeks. The announcement was made during a stakeholder sensitisation workshop focusing on key innovations by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). According to News Agency of […]
SSANU Calls for Immediate Harmonisation of Salary Disbursements Across Universities
Abuja: The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has made a call for urgent harmonisation of salary disbursements across all Federal and State institutions to ensure fairness and equity. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, National President of SSANU, issued this demand following the 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Aliko Dangote University of Science […]
Senator Calls for African Unity and Strategy on Reparations and Repatriation
Abuja: Sen. Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, has emphasized the need for African fraternity, consolidation, and national strategies to address the continent’s historical challenges. He made these remarks during a consultative forum with African Ambassadors in Nigeria, organized by the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation. According to News […]