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Experts Demand Urgent Agroecology Policy to Tackle Food Insecurity Agroecology experts and farmers gather in Abuja to demand national policy on sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty

Agroecology experts and farmers gather in Abuja to demand national policy on sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty

Experts Demand Urgent Agroecology Policy to Tackle Food Insecurity

Julian July 21, 2025

As Nigeria grapples with worsening food insecurity and environmental degradation, experts and stakeholders have called on the...

NMA Issues Strike Warning as Ultimatum Nears NMA officials during an emergency delegates meeting in Abuja after issuing a 21-day ultimatum.

NMA Issues Strike Warning as Ultimatum Nears

Julian July 21, 2025

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stern warning that it may shut down medical services...

Confederation of African Athletics Plans to Expand Scholarship Scheme Hamad Kalkaba speaks at the CAA U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships closing press briefing in Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Hamad Kalkaba speaks at the CAA U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships closing press briefing in Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Confederation of African Athletics Plans to Expand Scholarship Scheme

Julian July 21, 2025

CAA President Hamad Kalkaba announces scholarships and global training opportunities for African athletes; Ghana, Botswana, Algeria named...

ICAD 2025: Africa’s Blueprint for Renaissance Democracy Chris Iyama speaking at the ICAD 2025 pre-conference event in Abuja, Nigeria.

ICAD 2025: Africa’s Blueprint for Renaissance Democracy

Julian July 18, 2025

ICAD 2025 is poised to redefine Africa’s political landscape by fostering homegrown democratic solutions. Convener Chris Iyama...

Tinubu Renames UniMaid After Former President Buhari University-of-Maiduguri-

Tinubu Renames UniMaid After Former President Buhari

Julian July 17, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri in Borno State after former President Muhammadu Buhari....

UK to Lower Voting Age to 16 in Electoral Reform British Parliament building in London with a voting ballot in the foreground, symbolising electoral reform.

British Parliament building in London with a voting ballot in the foreground, symbolising electoral reform.

UK to Lower Voting Age to 16 in Electoral Reform

Julian July 17, 2025

British government has unveiled plans to reduce the voting age to 16, aligning general election eligibility with...

2027 Not a Priority, Fix Nigeria First – Bucknor-Akerele Tells Tinubu Kofo Bucknor-Akerele speaking on, calling for urgent national reforms over political ambitions.

Kofo Bucknor-Akerele speaking on, calling for urgent national reforms over political ambitions.

2027 Not a Priority, Fix Nigeria First – Bucknor-Akerele Tells Tinubu

Julian July 17, 2025

A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kofo Bucknor-Akerele, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s alleged focus on...

Delta Hosts Naval Youth Swimming Championship Swimmers dive into the pool during the Naval Swimming Championship at Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

Swimmers dive into the pool during the Naval Swimming Championship at Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

Delta Hosts Naval Youth Swimming Championship

Julian July 17, 2025

Delta State has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots sports development as the 12th Chief of Naval Staff...

NCS Women’s Volleyball Names Rafiat Mustapha as New Team Captain Nigeria Customs Volleyball players and officials pose after naming Rafiat Mustapha as team captain.

Nigeria Customs Volleyball players and officials pose after naming Rafiat Mustapha as team captain.

NCS Women’s Volleyball Names Rafiat Mustapha as New Team Captain

Julian July 17, 2025

The Nigeria Customs Service Women’s Volleyball Club has appointed Rafiat Mustapha, a senior national team player, as...

Stakeholders Demand Urgent Reform of INEC’s Disability Inclusion Framework Group of stakeholders discussing disability inclusion in elections at a policy review meeting in Nigeria.

Group of stakeholders discussing disability inclusion in elections at a policy review meeting in Nigeria.

Stakeholders Demand Urgent Reform of INEC’s Disability Inclusion Framework

Julian July 17, 2025

Electoral stakeholders, including civil society and international partners, are pressing INEC to revise its outdated disability inclusion...

Buhari Laid to Rest with Full State Honours Amid Tears and Tributes 1000165437

Buhari Laid to Rest with Full State Honours Amid Tears and Tributes

Julian July 15, 2025

The remains of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, have been laid to rest, drawing an outpouring of...

Buhari’s Burial Postponed to Tuesday as Repatriation Arrangements Continue Deputy Governor Lawal Jobe at the Daura home of former President Muhammadu Buhari inspecting burial arrangements.