The Niger State Government has vowed to clampdown on sellers of adulterated fertilizers as part of effort to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality products that meet safety standards. Dr Mathew Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture disclosed this at an event organized in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, AGRA, to review the state’s policy on agriculture with stakeholders from various sectors, including government ministries, academia, and...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has finalized emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations. The announcement was contained in a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, late Tuesday night. According to the statement, Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran were actively reaching out to affected citizens and coordinating efforts to ensure their safe...

The Kebbi State House of Assembly is working with major stakeholders on the review of the state’s Penal Code Law (2021). Hon. Barr. Faruku Abubakar Maisudan, member representing Suru Constituency who disclosed this during stakeholders’ engagement and review meeting held in Birnin Kebbi said the Assembly is committed to updating state laws in line with current realities and ensuring effective and fair justice delivery. Maisudan represented the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Usman Muhammad Ankwe, during the...