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NGO Raises Concern Over Conflict of Interest in Nigeria’s GMO Regulation

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

NGO Raises Concern Over Conflict of Interest in Nigeria’s GMO Regulation The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has expressed concern over alleged conflicts of interest within Nigeria’s biotechnology regulatory system, warning that compromised oversight could expose the country to serious risks from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, the group cautioned that... Read more

Ministers Applaud First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th Birthday Gift to Education

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Ministers Applaud First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th Birthday Gift to Education The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, have praised First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for dedicating her 65th birthday to advancing education through donations to the National Library Fund instead of accepting personal gifts. In a statement issued... Read more

NCDC Confirms Three New Lassa Fever Cases in Edo, Ondo

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

NCDC Confirms Three New Lassa Fever Cases in Edo, Ondo The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed three new cases of Lassa fever in Edo and Ondo states, according to its Situation Report for Week 34 (August 18–24, 2025). The figure shows a slight decline from the five cases recorded the previous week. With the latest... Read more

Price Hike: No Subsidy on CNG, FG Clarifies

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Price Hike: No Subsidy on CNG, FG Clarifies The Federal Government has dismissed claims of subsidizing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), insisting that recent price adjustments are market-driven and determined solely by private operators. In a statement on Wednesday, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) explained that CNG pricing is outside government control, stressing that its role is to ensure... Read more

Nigeria’s Infrastructure Deficit Projected to Reach $2.3trn by 2043 — NESG, UKNIAF Seek Solutions

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Nigeria’s Infrastructure Deficit Projected to Reach $2.3trn by 2043 — NESG, UKNIAF Seek Solutions Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit is projected to hit $2.3 trillion by 2043 if urgent measures are not taken, experts have warned. This projection was revealed on Tuesday during a pre-summit dialogue on “Catalysing Bankable PPPs through the Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility” ahead of the 31st Nigerian Economic... Read more

Bandits Kill One, Leave Another Critically Injured in Nasarawa

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Monday attacked two brothers in Akunza community, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, killing one and leaving the other critically injured. The victims, identified as Edwin and Cyril, were reportedly supervising construction work on their family property when the assailants struck. According to a close relative, the brothers had taken some tilers to... Read more

Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Friday, Sept. 5, Public Holiday

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

BREAKING: Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Friday, Sept. 5, Public Holiday ABUJA: The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement, the Minister of... Read more

NUJ FCT, Rotary Club Maitama Abuja Partner To Drive Humanitarian Projects, Amplify Fight Against Polio

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has pledged collaboration with the Rotary Club of Abuja Maitama to amplify humanitarian initiatives, promote ethical leadership, and deepen community service projects. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the NUJ FCT Secretariat in Abuja, the President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Maitama, Rotarian Maha Longe said both institutions share values rooted... Read more

Tinubu Committed to Gulf of Guinea Security, Says Shettima

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Abuja — Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening peace, security, and stability in the Gulf of Guinea, with a focus on supporting ongoing reforms within the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC). Shettima gave the assurance on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Jose Mba Abeso,... Read more

FCT Land Use Violations: Wike Grants 30-Day Grace, Imposes ₦5m Fine on Defaulters

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…Properties in Violation Valued at Over ₦1trn Abuja — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given a 30-day grace period to property owners found guilty of land use violations in Abuja to revert their properties to their original purpose or face sanctions, including demolition and revocation of titles. The minister, who received reports from two committees... Read more

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