The need for a bilateral agreement between Nigeria and Britain to address concerns over the British adoption law adversely affecting some Nigerians has been stressed. It was learned that about 10 years ago, the UK introduced a law stipulating that couples who want to adopt a child from Nigeria and some other listed countries must strictly follow. A major provision of the law is that prospective couples for adoption must sponsor the trips of the...

The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians that authorities of the Lagdo Dam in the Cameroon Republic will initiate controlled water releases starting Tuesday, 17 September 2024. The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Umar Muhammed gave the warning in a press statement on Tuesday. The statement noted that the authorities of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon will initiate controlled water releases starting today, 17 September 2024, and said the water discharge is anticipated...