…The measures were intended to boost production and ease pressure on food supply. The administration has since announced further initiatives, including mechanisation support and fertiliser distribution. In June 2026, the National Agricultural Development Fund launched a programme to distribute 515,720 bags of fertiliser…
…said the naira lost its value overnight due to economic reforms undertaken by the Tinubu administration in 2023. The statesman argued, “We do not live in isolation as a country. We interact with the rest of the world. And overnight, you devalue the currency by 300 per cent. The naira went from N500 to a dollar to N1,50…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, October 22, uncovered another illegal herbal products factory in Agege, Lagos, where three unregistered products were allegedly manufactured under unhygienic conditions, with one bearing a registration number belonging to a registere…
…ritual activities and organ harvesting". Idemudia said the governor has warned that his administration will not tolerate crime of this nature and will make the State unsafe for criminal elements. "The government will not rest until the state is safe for all." On the cult issue, Idemudia said there were cult fracas in E…
…businesses, which he described as important sources of employment. Oyedele said the administration was also providing direct support to vulnerable households while longer-term investments were being implemented. “Our cash transfer programme has now reached over 10 million households, paid digitally and verified by nati…
…said the joint operation was carried out in cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). "There is no truce against narco-terrorism! Every dose we prevent from reaching the streets saves lives, and every dollar we take from them weakens their criminal structures," he added. De la Espriella said the sh…
…that have demonstrated the capacity to deliver complex projects. “He also pointed to his administration’s 2024 executive orders and presidential directives on local content compliance, contracting costs, and approval timelines as measures to attract investment, cut delays, and expand opportunities for Nigerian business…
…emphasises the importance of taking extra care during visits. We are responsible for the administration of the public spaces of cemeteries, including cleaning and maintenance services. The cleaning, washing, and maintenance of the tombs and graves are the responsibility of the families."
…his opinion to an interviewer, the elderly man stated that he will vote for the current administration to continue for a second term. He explained that he is doing this because Nigerians are currently suffering and he wants President Bola Tinubu to complete a second tenure. He said: "I'll vote for him. I just want to v…
…ruler Muammar Gaddafi. Two governments are currently vying for power: a UN-recognised administration in Tripoli led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah and its rival in the east backed by Haftar. AFP The post Libya recovers Swiss, Austrian women kidnapped since 2025 in Niger appeared first on Vanguard News.
…Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, has strongly denied wrongdoing and accused the administration of using federal law enforcement to target political opponents. Omar, the US' first Somali American member of Congress, has served in the US House of Representatives since 2019.
…Sustainability Forum 2026 in Lagos. She said the settlement was carried out under the administration’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The presidential adviser also highlighted measures introduced since 2023 to encourage the adoption of liquefied petroleum gas for household cooking. She said the…
…decided to take the matter to Augustus Aikhomu, then Vice-President under the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida, at the Naval House. “I told him that we had a problem on our hands: some elements in the security services were after Dele. We presented the case, and Aikhomu promised to do something abou…
…NUT Oluyole branch 60th anniversary in IbadanOluyole LGA chairman Olatunji revealed his administration had consistently sponsored NUT branch activities and was approached to fund a building projectOyo NUT chairman Fatahi declared the union's full support for all APM candidates ahead of the 2027 general electionsPAY ATT…
…for everyone who sent $5, $10, $20 - that goes a long way as we fight Trump and his administration for trying to intimidate me and so many people right before the midterm elections. 'We know that they're running scared,' Omar then claimed, before vowing: 'We're not going to be intimidated. We're not going to be silence…
…announcement.Ahmed served as commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport during the administration of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso between 1999 and 2003. He holds degrees from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the University of Bradford in England. He also ran as a governorship aspirant at one point and ser…
…public authorities.The Commission expects digitalisation to make cross-border employment administration more efficient while helping authorities detect fraud and enforce workers' rights.Another proposal would strengthen the European Labour Authority's ability to support national authorities in enforcing labour laws and…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered an illegal herbal product manufacturing facility in Agege, Lagos State, where bitters were allegedly being sold with a registration number belonging to a cough syrup. The agency disclosed this in a post on its X page on Wednesday. It said th…
…Nigerians of safety checks By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said all donated medicines and vaccines under the Nigeria-United States government agreement that are not manufactured in the US will undergo testing for quality, safety and efficacy, amid efforts t…
…Reacting to the minister’s declaration, the APM accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of paying fuel subsidy through the back door, questioning the recent petrol price reduction, despite government’s declaration that subsidy was gone. The party also dismissed Oyedele’s warning that restoring subsidy could push…
…the situation as unfair, insisting that non-teaching staff played critical roles in the administration and day-to-day running of the university and should not be excluded from agreed welfare benefits.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Our members are concerned about the delay…
…the taxation of poor Nigerians over wealthy individuals. Upon assuming office, Tinubu’s administration introduced reforms to Nigeria’s tax system, which elicited mixed reactions, with many Nigerians expressing concerns that the changes could adversely affect the middle class. However, the Presidency has repeatedly dism…
…reaffirmed the movement's commitment to community engagement and public awareness of the administration's policies and programmes. With recent activities spanning Lagos, Oyo, Kogi and Kwara states, the Ondo and Gombe outings mark another phase in the movement's expanding nationwide political operations.
…metro, government policy, and international issues The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has opened an investigation into the death of National Youth Service Corps member Etimbuk Daniel, who died after receiving treatment at the orientation camp clinic in Awgu, Enugu State.Legit.ng r…
…also used the stolen identities to submit fraudulent applications to the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan programme, obtaining at least `$819,000 in illicit payments. In a separate scheme, Amachukwu offered US victims investments in purportedly valuable standby letters of credit, impersonat…