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Hail Her Leadership and Service Qualities Nigerian women from all walks of life have joined in celebrating former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Beta Edu, on the occasion of her birthday. This is as they continued to pay glowing tributes to a woman whose leadership, courage and commitment to public service continue to inspire admiration. Described as a woman of substance, grace and uncommon determination, Dr Beta Edu represents the growing influence of women in leadership and governance, demonstrating that compassion, competence and a passion for service remain indispensable qualities in nation-building. Her birthday provides an opportunity to celebrate not only another year of life but also the values of resilience, dedication and purposeful leadership that define her public persona.  Her journey stands as an inspiration to women, particularly young Nigerians who aspire to make meaningful contributions to society. As she marks this special milestone, admirers have wished her...

As part of its commitment to strengthening border security, facilitating legitimate trade and advancing regional economic integration, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to host the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Conference from 7 to 8 December 2026 and the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) 2026 Conference from 9 to 11 December 2026 in Abuja. The CGC’s Conference, themed “Securing Borders, Enabling Trade: A Customs Commitment to Safer Communities,” will provide a platform to review the Service’s modernisation efforts, assess progress against previous commitments, and reinforce the relationship between effective Customs administration, national security, and trade facilitation. C-PACT 2026, themed “One Border, Interconnected Systems: Advancing Customs Cooperation through One-Stop Border Posts,” will extend these discussions to the continental level, focusing on practical approaches to coordinated border management and digital connectivity across A...

FG has called for stronger practical training and industry partnerships in agricultural education to develop the skilled workforce required to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector, create jobs and expand economic opportunities. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, stated this on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the unveiling of Nigeria’s reviewed agricultural curricula and national occupational standards for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and Colleges of Education. Maiha described the initiative as an important step towards aligning education with industry needs, noting that the livestock sector offers substantial opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship, import substitution, export expansion and employment generation. The livestock sector is vital to Nigeria’s food and nutrition security, employment, livelihoods, industrial development and economic growth. It also offers significant opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship,...

The Federal Government has developed an implementation framework for the National Feed and Fodder Policy as part of ongoing efforts to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector, improve productivity, reduce production costs, strengthen food security, promote peaceful coexistence between farmers and pastoralists, and create sustainable income opportunities for livestock farmers. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Abuja, at a three-day stakeholders’ workshop organised to develop the implementation framework for the policy. The Minister described the availability of adequate, affordable and quality feed and fodder as fundamental to sustainable livestock development, noting that inadequate access to animal feed remains one of the major challenges confronting livestock production in Nigeria. According to him, feed and fodder account for approximately 70 per cent of the total cost of livestock production, making their av...

Congratulates the New Board Members The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has recognised Dr Mustapha Abdullahi as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) for the 2026–2030 tenure, affirming the outcome of the federation’s elective congress held on October 15. FIBA Secretary-General, Andreas Zagklis, conveyed the recognition in a letter dated October 19, 2026, congratulating Abdullahi and other members of the newly elected board. In the letter addressed to the new president, FIBA reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and electoral processes conducted in line with the NBBF constitution and applicable regulations of the international basketball governing body. The international federation also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing board led by Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, as the NBBF begins a new four-year administration. FIBA’s recognition is expected to strengthen the legitimacy of the new leadership as it prepares to reposition Nigerian basketball thro...

… Beta Edu Commends Pres.Tinubu on Women’s Inclusion in Economic Reforms. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has recorded another milestone in the welfare of Nigerian Women. This is as she inaugurated 50 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses and unveiled a N1bn empowerment fund for 5,000 women in Edo State as part of efforts to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. The initiatives are expected to ease transportation costs, support women-owned businesses, and improve access to economic opportunities for Nigerians. Speaking at the ceremony, the First Lady said President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to cushioning the effects of subsidy removal was reflected in interventions aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians She described affordable transportation as essential to the daily lives of students, traders, workers, and other commuters, adding that the CNG buses would provide an alternative for residents amid rising transport costs. According to her, “Behind every bus...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a sensitisation programme at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. This is to promote awareness, early detection, and prevention of breast cancer among officers and stakeholders. The programme, themed “Inspect, Detect, Protect,” brought together officers, medical professionals and partners to strengthen the fight against the disease. The Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Information and Communication Technology and Modernisation, Oluyomi Adebakin, who represented the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said cancer should not be regarded as a stigma or the end of life. She urged officers to remain vigilant about their health, stressing that education and sensitisation were critical to early detection and effective management of the disease. According to her, "Cancer is not a stigma. It is a time to give attention to those affected and give them hope again. Together, we can build a healt...

A major push to turn Africa’s abundant raw materials into factories, jobs and new investment opportunities will take centre stage in Abuja as the 2nd Africa Raw Materials Summit (ARMS 2026) holds on October 19 and 20 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The summit, organised by the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), is themed “From African Feedstock to African Factories” and is expected to attract more than 1,800 delegates from across the 54 African countries and global industrial partners. The event is coming against the backdrop of growing efforts to end Africa’s dependence on the export of unprocessed minerals and agricultural commodities, a model that has left much of the continent exporting raw wealth while importing finished products at significantly higher costs. For Nigeria, the summit is expected to deepen the drive towards local value addition, manufacturing and investment in the raw materials sector, with RMRDC projecting that the proposed 30 per cent mandato...