< 1 mn read To address the issue of plastic waste, the Federal Government has introduced National Guidelines for the Plastic Waste Control Regulations under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programme. This initiative also aims to establish a Plastic Packaging Registry in Nigeria. At a stakeholder consultation in Abuja, Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, represented […]

< 1 mn read According to Save the Children (SCI) Nigeria, approximately 150,000 children are currently residing in 26 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Maiduguri, Borno State, following severe flooding that struck the region last week. Many of these children are separated from their families. The Federal Government has mobilized a specialized team from the Federal Ministry of […]

< 1 mn read Conflicting reports have arisen concerning the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, and his status with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello’s media office initially stated that he had voluntarily complied with the EFCC’s invitation, following consultations with his family, legal team, and political allies. According to their statement, Bello, who respects the […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has granted major petroleum marketers permission to begin lifting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This move aligns with the existing agreement between NNPCL and the refinery. Under the initial agreement, NNPCL is designated as the sole distributor of the refinery’s […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) has criticized the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for its handling of affairs related to Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) graduates from polytechnics in Nigeria. The NISLT, responsible for licensing practitioners in the sector, has raised several concerns about the NBTE’s actions. In a statement by Yemi […]

< 1 mn read Renowned philanthropist Hajiya Halimat Tejuosho has contributed N15 million and various relief materials to victims of the recent flooding disaster in Borno State. This donation underscores her ongoing commitment to alleviating the suffering of Nigerians through the Queen Adenike Tejuosho’s (QAT) Foundation. Tejuosho made the donation at Yerwa Central Primary School in Maiduguri, with the […]

< 1 mn read The Benue State House of Assembly has passed the 2024 supplementary appropriation bill of N170,894,473,135 into law. The bill was approved during a plenary session led by Speaker Mr. Hyacinth Dajoh, following a detailed examination. The new total fiscal estimate for 2024 now stands at N396,621,868,343, increasing from the initially approved budget of N225,727,395,206.97. This […]

2 mn read Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness in Nigeria known for its work in food, feed, and fibre, has unveiled a significant back-to-school scholarship initiative through its Integrated Feed & Animal Protein (IFP) unit. This program is part of Olam Agri’s Seeds for the Future (SFTF) initiative and aims to support the children of its employees and […]

< 1 mn read Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested at the Park Hyatt Hotel in New York on unspecified federal charges, while investigations continue into multiple allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking. Known for his influential role in the music industry and his multimillion-dollar empire spanning music, fashion, and liquor, Combs’ recent years have been marred by serious accusations. […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation has urged Jigawa residents to support government initiatives aimed at easing economic hardship in the country. This call was made during a one-day sensitisation event organized by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Dutse. At the event, the Jigawa Coordinator of NOA, Mr. Ahmad Tijjani, highlighted the […]

< 1 mn read In an interview with Vanguard’s Law and Human Rights, Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, addressed several pressing topics, including the recent prison escapes due to natural disasters, stringent bail conditions for #EndBadGovernance protesters, and plans by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to bar convicted politicians […]

< 1 mn read In Lebanon, a second wave of explosions from wireless communication devices has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people and injuries to over 450 others. The blasts, which occurred in Hezbollah’s strongholds in the southern suburbs of Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, have caused widespread devastation. The explosions primarily involved walkie-talkies […]

< 1 mn read Mrs. Ifeoma Esiri, Co-Founder of the Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries (ZODML), emphasized the importance of children being able to speak, read, and write in their local languages to preserve cultural heritage. She spoke during this year’s International Literacy Day celebration at the National Library Annex, Lagos, organized in partnership with the National Library of […]

< 1 mn read The National Pension Commission (PenCom) announced that Nigeria’s total pension assets have reached N20.79 trillion. However, only seven states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have fully implemented the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). These states are Lagos, Kaduna, Delta, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, and Jigawa. Ms. Omolola Oloworararan, Acting Director General of PenCom, made this […]

< 1 mn read The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the Olu of Itori, Oba Abdulfatai Akamo, regarding his alleged involvement in leasing land belonging to the Ewekoro local government area. This move comes as part of an ongoing investigation by the Assembly’s Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-corruption into the activities of the former Chairman of […]

< 1 mn read Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially launched the upgrade of the Ibadan airport, renamed Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, to international standards. The first phase of the project, costing N41 billion, aims to transform the state into a regional economic hub. At the ground-breaking ceremony, Makinde emphasized that his administration has prioritized the airport’s […]

< 1 mn read The Chief Medical Director of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Ile-Ife, Professor John Okeniyi, has announced the removal of beds from offices to curb sexual harassment of female staff. Speaking on his one-year administration, Okeniyi noted that beds used during night shifts may encourage inappropriate behavior, prompting the decision to eliminate them. He emphasized […]

< 1 mn read The Jeremiah and Felicia Aderoju Foundation (JFA) has criticized the Lagos State government’s decision to raise public school boarding fees from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, arguing that the current economic hardship makes this an unsuitable time for such a move. JFA Director and Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Jacob Akintola, expressed concerns that many families […]