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Experts Advocate Agroecology as Cheaper, Healthier Alternative to GMOs

Agricultural experts and stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to prioritise agroecological farming as a sustainable approach to tackling food insecurity, soil degradation and the effects of climate change in Nigeria. They made the call during a practical training on agroecology organised by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in Aba, Abia State,…

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NIS Bids Farewell to Four Senior Officers After 35 Years of Service

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has honoured four senior officers who retired after 35 years of what it described as meritorious, patriotic and exemplary service to the nation. The retirees, comprising three Deputy Comptrollers-General and an Assistant Comptroller-General, were celebrated at a grand valedictory session organised by the Service at its headquarters in Abuja. Those…

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‘We Owe Nigerians the Truth,’ Tunji-Ojo Says as Minister Inaugurates Probe Panel into 37 Deaths in NSCDC Custody

The Federal Government has inaugurated an independent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, as the unfolding tragedy raises urgent questions about detention conditions, the treatment of suspects and accountability within the security system. Minister of Interior,…

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Nigeria, US Move to Unlock $700bn Mineral Wealth

Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement aimed at attracting greater American investment into Nigeria’s mining sector and accelerating the development of the country’s estimated $700 billion mineral resources. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the Nigeria Mission House in New York by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake,…

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HOMEF Links Deaths of 37 Young Miners to Nigeria’s Extractive Economy, Demands Independent Probe

Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for an independent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 young miners in Niger State, warning that the incident highlights the human and environmental consequences of Nigeria’s reliance on mineral extraction. The environmental advocacy organisation said the deaths, involving young people reportedly aged between 14 and 20,…

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Flood: 8,000 communities, 4,500 schools at risk – FG

More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states are at risk of flooding between September 19 and 25, according to the latest National Flood Advisory issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency. The agency warned that rising river levels could trigger flooding in vulnerable communities, exposing schools, healthcare facilities, markets, religious buildings and…

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