Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Director-General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), Dr. Obi Adigwe, has declared that Nigeria is poised to transition from the periphery to the forefront of the global phytomedicine market. Speaking during the inauguration of the Ministerial Committee on the Commercialization of Phytomedicines Development on Monday, May…
Juliet Jacob and Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a bold move to diversify Nigeria’s economy and strengthen its healthcare system, the Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee aimed at transforming traditional herbal knowledge into commercially viable products. Potential of the Phytomedicine Value Chain The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…
In a sweeping move to bolster digital identity management and tighten data security across Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt the National Identity Number (NIN) Authentication Service for all identity verification and authentication processes. This directive follows the official launch of the NIN Authentication (NINAuth) service…
Recently, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nysome Wike declared a war against fake health practitioners – doctors, nurses, and others masquerading as healthcare givers. The minister went tough against quackery in the healthcare system of the FCT, ordering immediate crackdown on all unregistered medical establishments. Wike directed that fake practitioners be…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, has promised continued support for farmers with the launch of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer for the 2025 wet season farming. The Governor made this known during the launching ceremony held today in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina. Governor Radda revealed that farmers…
In a decisive move to modernize Nigeria’s trade processes, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully launched the pilot phase of its Unified Customs Management System, known as the B’Odogwu platform, for the processing of Form M across all its Commands. According to a statement signed by Assistant Comptroller of Customs, on Monday, Abdullahi Maiwada,…
A new World Bank report has revealed that Nigeria’s deepening rural poverty crisis is being driven by systemic underdevelopment, regional disparities, and lack of access to education, infrastructure, and jobs — with children and the uneducated bearing the brunt. The April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria paints a troubling portrait of growing inequality,…
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced plans to establish a full-fledged Customs Area Command at the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ). This development was revealed during his official visit to the facility on Wednesday. The move is aimed at deepening customs’ structural presence and operational efficiency within…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed WhatsApp’s claim that it may exit Nigeria due to a recent regulatory order, calling it a tactic to sway public opinion. According to a statement released by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu on Saturday, the commission investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp for…
The Federal Government is developing a national policy framework on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media, aimed at safeguarding press freedom while addressing emerging threats such as deepfakes and disinformation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, FNIPR, disclosed this on Saturday commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2025, themed…
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