2 h. ago NAFDAC blacklists Indian pharmaceutical company over production of addictive pills

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has blacklisted an Indian pharmaceutical company, Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, for producing harmful, addictive pills capable of causing death. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, announced the decision at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, revealing that the company operates from the outskirts of Mumbai, Read More

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3 h. ago Standard Chartered Bank pegs daily ATM withdrawal at N70,000

As lenders implement new charges March 1 Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has pegged the daily cash withdrawal from Automated Teller read more Standard Chartered Bank pegs daily ATM withdrawal at N70,000

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4 h. ago NAFDAC blacklists Indian Aveo Pharmaceutical over sale of illegal opioid

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, an India-based company read more NAFDAC blacklists Indian Aveo Pharmaceutical over sale of illegal opioid

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4 h. ago Police arrest five suspects over killing of four Edo farmers

The Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested five suspects who were allegedly involved in the killings of farmers in two separate communities in the State. Recall that two persons were killed in Eware Community in  Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State  on Thursday by suspected Fulani  herdsmen, and two Read More

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4 h. ago Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A farmers’ group, Green Revolution Farmers Feed the Nation Foundation (GRFFNF) has said it intends to cultivate 150,000 hectares of farmland in each of the six geopolitical zones across the country through its Green Rewards Farm Settlement initiative. The Director General of the group, Jonathan Okwudiri, who disclosed this at a […] The post Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Pastor Ashimolowo slams defamation allegations, sets record straight on land dispute

By Daniel Kanu Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo’s legal team has issued a scathing rebuttal to allegations of unlawfully selling lands belonging to Bluestone Garden City Limited, as contained in a petition filed by Arch-View Investments Limited at the Ogun State House of Assembly. In a strongly worded statement, signed by Dapo Opakunle, Ashimolowo’s lawyers categorically denied […] The post Pastor Ashimolowo slams defamation allegations, sets record straight on land dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Ramadan: Church Distributes Foodstuffs, Others To Needy Muslims In Kaduna

The Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, on Friday distributed food items to over 1,000 Muslims and Islamic schools in preparation for the 30-day Ramadan fasting period. General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Yohanna Buru while distributing the items at the Kano Road Central Mosque in Kaduna, explained that the […]

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6 h. ago Oyo Gov’t Flags Off Health Insurance Scheme For 10,000 Primary School Pupils

Oyo State government has officially flagged off the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 local government areas of the state were presented their Insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday at the Ibadan Civic Center, Idi-Ape in Ibadan by the Deputy Governor, […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu committed to food security — Agric minister, Deputy Senate president

Tribune Online Tinubu committed to food security — Agric minister, Deputy Senate president Deputy Senate President, Senator Jubril Barau, has stated that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu's administration is aimed at providing food for all through improved agricultural practices. Tinubu committed to food security — Agric minister, Deputy Senate president Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Insecurity: NARC calls for improved military, media relationship to curb menace

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Director General, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), retired Major-General Garba Wahab, has called for an improved relationship between the armed forces and the media to promote national security. Gen. Wahab made the call during a media chat with members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), titled “National Interest […] The post Insecurity: NARC calls for improved military, media relationship to curb menace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1

Tribune Online Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1 The Ologbotsere Descendants of Warri Kingdom have declared a traditional fasting period across Itsekiri land, set to commence tomorrow, Saturday, 1 March. Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1 Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has partnered with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and read more Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

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8 h. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 217 terrorists, arrest 696, rescue 320 hostages — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 217 terrorists, arrest 696, rescue 320 hostages — DHQ According to him, "these operations include fighting and confidence building patrols, raids, ambushes and clearance as well as search and rescue operations. Insecurity: Troops kill 217 terrorists, arrest 696, rescue 320 hostages — DHQ Tribune Online

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8 h. ago 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO

Tribune Online 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has reported that around 6,000 transformers were vandalised across Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states during the four-day nationwide blackout. However, the company stated that KEDCO issues monthly bills totalling N12 billion across the three states but often collects less than N6 billion. Revealing this at a town hall meeting […] 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Customs hand over 4,973 loaves of cannabis, suspects to NDLEA

The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, has officially handed over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa and two suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and prosecution. The command said it had also transferred 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. The Read More

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10 h. ago World bank project: Northern States, FCT review performances in Kaduna meeting 

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Participants from the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Thursday gathered in Kaduna to review their performances in project implementation of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL),  a World Bank-financed project designed to tackle the pressing issues of land degradation and climate change in Northern Nigeria […] The post World bank project: Northern States, FCT review performances in Kaduna meeting  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Special Foundation Empowers 35,000 Underprivileged Across Africa

After eight years of impactful initiatives, the Special Foundation said it has emerged as a pivotal force in educational development, directly affecting over 35,000 lives across Africa. The Foundation released its 2024 Annual Impact Report, showcasing excellent milestone achievements in its continued mission to transform Africa’s next generation of leaders through education. The report spotlighted […]

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12 h. ago Nigeria, ITU advocate global action on submarine cable disruptions

Tribune Online Nigeria, ITU advocate global action on submarine cable disruptions “Nigeria is served by several submarine cable systems, many of which also land in my home country, Portugal, including Maniwari. Nigeria, ITU advocate global action on submarine cable disruptions Tribune Online

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12 h. ago We are fighting insecurity with  Education,  youth empowerment  – Imo state Legislator 

…pays WAEC fees for 104 students  …Also sponsors Bill for the creation of Film Village, Academy  From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The member representing OnuImo state constituency in the Imo state House of Assembly, Hon James Esile Uba has said that the only way to insecurity in the state is through Education and empowering the youths […] The post We are fighting insecurity with  Education,  youth empowerment  – Imo state Legislator  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils, enrolls 10,000

Tribune Online Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils, enrolls 10,000 Oyo State Government, the first in Nigeria, on Thursday, formally announced the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s health insurance scheme to give access to healthcare to public school children in the state. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 LGAs, were presented with their insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday […] Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils, enrolls 10,000 Tribune Online

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