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The Governor of Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammed has been accused of land grabbing in Toro Local Government of the State, while also privatising to “his family and friends many choice assets of Bauchi State, like the Meat Factory, Furniture Company and Galambi Cattle Ranch.” These allegations were contained in a statement issued by the…

Civil society organizations (CSOs), led by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), have urged the Nigeria Police to release environmental activist Odey Oyama and six others. Arrested on January 14, 2025, in Okuni, Cross River State, Oyama and his associates were detained without formal charges for over 24 hours. Oyama, director of the Rainforest…

The Federal Government has unveiled the Eco-Schools initiative, aimed at equipping young Nigerians with knowledge and skills for sustainable living. The programme, launched by the Department of Climate Change (DCC) under the Federal Ministry of Environment, kicked off during a two-day climate change workshop in Abuja on January 16, 2025. The initiative provides a handbook…

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has called for increased funding for seven critical housing sector programs, including the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Housing Programme. He made the appeal during a budget defence session with the Senate Committee on Housing at the National Assembly on January 20, 2025. Dangiwa noted…

China has officially welcomed Nigeria as the ninth partner country of the BRICS bloc, marking a significant expansion of the group’s global influence. A Key Player in the Global SouthChinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning highlighted Nigeria’s importance as a major developing country and a key member of the Global South. Mao noted that Nigeria’s…

Global and regional energy leaders will gather in Lagos for the 6th West Africa LPG Expo 2025, focusing on clean energy transition and LPG adoption in the region. Event Details and HighlightsScheduled for March 3-4, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, the expo will feature over 100 exhibitors and 50 expert speakers,…

Egypt and Nigeria are enhancing cooperation to improve the African Union’s (AU) performance, focusing on governance, budgeting, and the deployment of the AU Mission to Somalia (AMISOM). High-Level Political TalksEgypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Tuggar held the 3rd round of political talks at the ministerial level in Cairo. Key discussions included…

The German government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have inaugurated 1,900 resettlement houses and an ICT center in Monguno, Borno State, to aid displaced families affected by insurgency. Boosting Community StabilityGerman Ambassador Annet Günther praised Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for his dedication to rebuilding communities. The initiative, a collaboration between Borno’s government…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to inject $1 billion into the second phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program, expanding the initiative to 28 more Nigerian states. Enhancing Local Food ProductionAfDB President Akinwumi Adesina announced this during the launch of a soybean refinery by CSS Global Integrated Farms in Nasarawa State.…

Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to address open defecation and sanitation challenges across Nigeria. At a workshop in Abuja, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, highlighted the partnership’s objectives. Represented by Mr. Moses Jo-Madugu, the Director of Reforms…