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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has highlighted the crucial role that the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) can play in helping Nigeria fully harness the potential of its blue economy. This economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs, while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem. In a statement, the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, emphasized the need for collaboration between government agencies and the private sector in order to accelerate the gains in Nigeria. He also noted the importance of the NIIA in advising the…

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, released security features of the new naira notes. The bank said it is bound by its commitment to protecting Nigerians from fraudsters and scammers The security features are available in the redesigned N200, N500 and N1,000 notes Barely five days after their release, the new naira notes are allegedly being counterfeited by smart alecs in Nigeria. The Central Bank of Nigeria had, at the unveiling of the new notes, stated that they are loaded with security features which make them uneasy to counterfeit. Naira: Fake N1,000 notes in circulation To…

Air transport plays a key role in economic development and in supporting long -term growth. It facilitates a country’s integration into the global economy, provides direct benefits for users and has wider economic benefits through its impact on productivity and growth. To maximise the potential in aviation, President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will sustain investment in its safety and security. Buhari made the declaration while address at the opening ceremony of 14th ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) Air Services Negotiation through his Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari. Air transport operators announces flights disruption, blames aviation fuel…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Tuesday unveiled newly renovated football pitch in Custodial Centre in Enugu as a way of promoting sports activities among inmates. Inaugurating the field, the Deputy Controller of Corrections, in-charge of Enugu Custodian Centre, Joseph Usifo, said his desire to renovate and upgrade the dilapidated football pitch in the centre was borne out of love to promote sports activities. Usifo, who said that welfare of the inmates was paramount to him, noted that he had been working tirelessly to lift the face of the custodian centre and making it inhabitable for the inmates. “When I…

A climate change expert, David Terungwa, has urged Nigerians to avoid food wastes during the Yuletide, as refuse generated from such can increase global warming and climate change. Terungwa, Team Lead, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), gave the warning while addressing newsmen on the impacts of climate change in the environment, in Abuja on Wednesday. Terungwa, who is also the Africa Coordinator, Citizens Climate International, said that food wastes ending up in landfills produced a larger amount of methane greenhouse gas than even carbon dioxide (CO2). According to him, excess amount of greenhouse gases, such as…

Famous Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie has penned an emotional apology letter to his first wife, May Yul Edochie, following his marriage to Judy as his second wife, early this year.Famous Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie has penned an emotional apology letter to his first wife, May Yul Edochie, following his marriage to Judy as his second wife, early this year. Recall that the Nollywood star had faced criticisms and attacks by some Nigerians following his venture into polygamy. Edochie took to his verified Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon to apologise deeply to May, his first wife. He acknowledged that his action…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has restored 95,000 Hajj slots to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON),ahead of the 2023 Holy pilgrimage. Assistant Director, Information and Publications, NAHCON, Mousa Ubandawaki, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. “The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has granted Nigeria its usual allocation of 95,000 slots in 2023 holy pilgrimage. “The hopes of many prospective Nigeria pilgrims to perform the 2023 Hajj may have been answered as the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved the pre-COVID-19 allocation NAHCON. Hajj pilgrimage officially starts in Saudi Arabia “The good news…

A parliamentary committee in The Gambia has recommended prosecution of the Indian manufacturer of cough syrups suspected of causing the deaths of at least 70 children in the country. It said Maiden Pharmaceuticals should be held accountable for exporting what it called contaminated medicine. The WHO had issued an alert in October advising regulators to stop the sale of the syrups. Maiden Pharmaceuticals had denied the allegations. Cough syrups found contaminated won’t enter Nigeria – NAFDAC Government labs in India said their tests on the syrups found that they were “complying with specifications”. An Indian official said last week that…

Undoubtedly, children below five years in African countries like Nigeria are lagging behind in vaccine uptake during child immunization compared to their counterparts in the developed nations. Unimmunized children risk high morbidity and mortality. Such children are more exposed to attack by vaccine preventable diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles among others. According to studies, immunisation helps children to grow up healthy, happy as well as enable them to walk, play and learn. Experts identified many factors responsible for lower coverage of immunisation, some of which included misconception about the vaccines, distance, and security challenges, among others. Sanwo-Olu…

Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba has won the 2022 International Human Rights Commission (IHRC)’s Order of the Pride of Africa Award for his initiatives in facilitating reconciliation among warring groups. The governor also won the Nelson Mandela Medal for Long Walk to Freedom Award, according to a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. A spokesman for the IHRC, Dr Tivlumun Ahure, said that Gov. Darius Ishaku clinched the awards in recognition of his outstanding achievements in grassroots-level service by defending and protecting minority groups in rural communities. Ahure said that the governor’s…