ARCN Pushes Commercialisation of Agricultural Research to Drive Economic Impact

ARCN Pushes Commercialisation of Agricultural Research to Drive Economic Impact

Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) is intensifying efforts to transform agricultural research into practical technologies, improved crop varieties and commercially viable opportunities for farmers and investors. The initiative is being driven by the Executive Secretary of ARCN, Dr Adamu Abubakar Dabban, who is seeking to strengthen the link between agricultural research institutions, farmers, extension workers, communities and the private sector. A new ARCN Country Snapshot on […]

October 3, 2026 22

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CGC Adeniyi Backs Interoperable Customs Systems to Drive AfCFTA

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has identified interoperable customs systems as critical to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Customs Modernisation Project, saying harmonised digital platforms would improve trade facilitation across Africa. According to a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Aliyu Maiwada, Adeniyi made the remarks during […]

July 6, 2026 17

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Customs Officers’ Wives launch nationwide tree planting drive, target 1,000 trees in one hour

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Customs Officers’ Wives Association has launched a nationwide tree planting campaign with a target of planting 1,000 trees within one hour across several locations in Nigeria on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The initiative, tagged under the COWA Green Borders sustainability drive, is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, community participation and climate action through coordinated tree planting exercises nationwide. According to the association, volunteers, stakeholders, community members […]

May 1, 2026 25

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INEC Launches Mega Voter Registration Drive in Lagos Central

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched its Mega Voter Registration Exercise in Lagos Central, aiming to increase voter access and participation in the electoral process. The ceremony took place at Ajele Sports Complex (Campos), Lagos Island, led by Resident Electoral Commissioner Professor Ayobami Salami. The Mega Centre is designed to address high registration volumes in urban areas, reduce congestion, and provide efficient services […]

April 9, 2026 19

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APC Inaugurates Governing Council of Progressive Institute to Drive Policy and Leadership Development

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The All Progressives Congress has inaugurated the Governing Council of The Progressive Institute, a new policy and research hub designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ideological development, and strategic governance within the party. The ceremony took place on Monday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, marking the completion of the Institute’s governance structure, which was first unveiled in September 2024. Speaking at the event, APC National […]

February 24, 2026 27

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DHQ Drive New Regional Doctrine Agenda

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Defence Headquarters has concluded a four-day capacity-building and regional doctrine workshop organised by the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre at the Army War College in Abuja. According to the statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal FO Edosa, delivered the closing remarks on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, General […]

February 24, 2026 22

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Nigeria Customs Holds High-Level Workshop to Drive Trade Reforms

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded a two-day management workshop aimed at accelerating trade facilitation reforms and improving the ease of doing business across the country. The training, held from 22 to 23 January and organised in partnership with Reverso Business Services Limited, underscored the Service’s renewed push for digital modernisation and the removal of bureaucratic delays along Nigeria’s trade corridors. The initiative forms part of […]

January 28, 2026 21

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APC Says Over Two Million Members Digitally Verified in First Week of Registration Drive

By Zainab Uzomah The All Progressives Congress (APC) says more than two million members have been digitally verified nationwide, just one week after the party launched its electronic membership registration exercise. The National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Basiru, disclosed the figures on Monday during a briefing at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. The update followed a meeting involving the National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, members of the […]

January 13, 2026 41

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JUST IN: DSS Dismisses 115 Personnel in Ongoing Reform Drive

The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of 115 personnel as part of sweeping reforms within the agency. In a notice published on Tuesday, the secret police cautioned members of the public against conducting any official business with the affected individuals, emphasizing that they no longer represent the Service. The DSS also released the names and photographs of the dismissed officers on its official website. According to […]

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