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By| Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to digitally register, ear-tag and microchip all four-legged livestock across Nigeria in a sweeping reform aimed at tackling cattle rustling, improving animal traceability, strengthening food security and modernising the livestock sector. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, announced the initiative on Thursday in Abuja at the 2026 National Conference of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), themed “Strengthening Peaceful Pastoralism, Livestock Transformation and National Development.” Maiha said every cattle, sheep and goat in the country would soon be registered under a National Animal Identification and…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AKADEMIYA2063 to deepen collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), climate information services, weather data analytics and evidence-based research aimed at strengthening climate resilience, agricultural productivity and food security in Nigeria. The agreement, signed on Tuesday in Abuja, is expected to accelerate the deployment of AI-driven solutions for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, early warning systems and agricultural planning, while enhancing Nigeria’s capacity to respond to the growing impacts of climate change. The MoU was signed on behalf of NiMet by its Director-General and Chief Executive…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the rising wave of xenophobic attacks and violence against Nigerians in South Africa, revealing that no fewer than 98 Nigerians have been killed since 2022 in mob attacks, hate-related violence and alleged extra-judicial killings. The concern was conveyed on Monday during a high-level meeting in Abuja between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. Speaking on the directive of President Tinubu, Ambassador Enikanolaiye described the continued attacks…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth, energy security and long-term value creation, unveiling plans to expand production capacity while highlighting its significant contributions to Nigeria’s economy and the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas initiative. Speaking during the company’s annual Facts & Figures media engagement, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Adeleye Falade, said NLNG remains focused on operational excellence, infrastructure development and the successful delivery of the Train 7 Project, which is expected to boost the company’s production capacity by about 35 per cent—from 22 million tonnes per…

…Appellate Court Sets Aside Federal High Court Judgment, Affirms ADC’s Constitutional Status By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Court of Appeal has overturned the judgment of the Federal High Court directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, in a unanimous decision that the ADC has described as a major victory for the rule of law. Reacting to the judgment, the ADC said the appellate court completely nullified the lower court’s ruling and strongly criticized the conduct of the trial judge, Justice Peter Lifu. According to the party, the Court…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and other prominent dignitaries are expected to headline the maiden fundraising golf tournament of the League of African Ambassadors (LAA), as the organisation intensifies efforts to promote diplomatic dialogue, African unity and sustainable development across the continent. The two-day golf tournament is scheduled to hold from August 29 to 30, 2026, at the Ibom Golf and Country Club in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and will serve as the League’s flagship platform for sports diplomacy, networking and fundraising for…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria by integrating renewable energy solutions with telecommunications infrastructure. The agreement was formalised during the NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop held at the NCC Annex Office Auditorium in Mbora, Abuja, with stakeholders describing the partnership as a major boost to the Federal Government’s drive for universal broadband access, rural electrification and inclusive digital development. Speaking at the event, themed “Unlocking the Energy–Telecoms Nexus for Scalable Digital Infrastructure in Nigeria,” the…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), alongside the Customs administrations of Benin Republic and Cameroon, has taken a major step towards modernising border operations and accelerating intra-African trade after a high-level benchmarking mission to the Beitbridge Border Post between Zimbabwe and South Africa. The five-day mission, supported by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), brought together the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, Director-General of Cameroon Customs Fongod Nuvaga, Director-General of Benin Customs Raouf Aboudou, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority officials and other stakeholders to study Africa’s leading model for coordinated border management under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has hailed the completion of a world-class television studio at the headquarters of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the ongoing renovation of the National Press Centre in Abuja, describing both projects as a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to modernising Nigeria’s public information infrastructure. Speaking after inspecting the facilities on Monday in Abuja, Idris said the projects form part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to reposition government-owned media organisations for efficient public service broadcasting and effective information dissemination. According to the minister, the…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released the final list of successful candidates for appointment into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II) under its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise. In a statement issued on Monday by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, candidates were advised to visit the official NCS website and selected national newspapers to confirm their recruitment status and obtain details of the next phase of the exercise. According to the statement, successful applicants will also receive notifications through their registered email addresses and…