Nigeria news today headlines : Saturday 22nd March 2025
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target=_blank>FUOYE Honours Owoeye For Engineering Entrepreneurship
LAGOS – The Federal University of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has recognised Femi Owoeye, the founder and editor of Motoring World International, for his contributions to the engineering field in Nigeria through journalism. Owoeye received the award as a special guest at the university’s 2025 Graduate Engineers Induction and fifth Professor Chinedu Nebo Faculty Lecture, which
target=_blank>NGO Set To Transform Disability Care In Nigeria
LAGOS – In a bid to improve healthcare access and support for children with disabilities in Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach, has called for urgent reforms in disability care while unveiling plans for a specialised support center. Despite Nigeria’s ratification of the Disability Act in 2010, thousands of families continue to struggle with
target=_blank>WHO Flags Off Cholera Vaccination In Bayelsa
YENAGOA – The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, flagged off the Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) campaign, with 7,000 doses of the vaccine to kick start the programme in Bayelsa State. The state is the first in the country to receive the Oral Cholera Vaccines (OCV). The Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, who was
target=_blank>FG To Reclaim, Reactivate Grazing Reserves In Benue For Establishment Of Ranches — Maina
MAKURDI – The Minister for Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maina has declared that the Federal Government (FG) intends to reclaim and reactivate all grazing reserves in Benue and convert them to ranches. He made the statement even as the Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has stressed that he was committed to the implementation
target=_blank>2026 W’Cup Qualififier: Super Eagles Cross First Of Six Hurdles
…Osimhen Surpasses Odegbami In Nigeria’s All Time Scorers List …Chille Begins Job On Winning Note Nigeria Super Eagles crossed first of their six hurdles in the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifier following their 2-0 defeat of Rwanda in Kigali on Friday. The win, the first in the World Cup qualifying tournament, having drew three and
target=_blank>Emzor To Launch West Africa’s First N35.2bn API Production Facility
…Aims To Reduce Import Reliance LAGOS – Emzor Pharmaceutical, a major player in West Africa’s pharmaceutical industry, has announced plans to start local production at its N35.2 billion (approximately $23 million) Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) facility by the end of the year. The facility, located in Sagamu, Ogun State, is expected to be fully operational
target=_blank>Landmark Achievers Hail Independent Awards 2024
…Initiative Will Inspire Us To Do More – Remi Tinubu …We’ll Ensure Kogi Maintains Position As Nation’s Food Basket — Gov Ododo …Platform Can Reshape Economy, Change Narratives – Bode George …It’ll Help Me To Improve, Accomplish My Dream — Kiekie LAGOS – The Independent Newspaper Awards, held last Saturday at the Eko Hotel and
target=_blank>NAFDAC Burxns Fake, Counterfeit Drugs Worth Trillion Naira
AWKA – The National Agency For Food Administration And Control (NAFDAC) on Friday destroyed the largest amount of fake, expired and adulterated drugs worth over one trillion Naira in Awka. Director of the agency in the South East and coordinator of operations in the South East, Dr. Martins Iluyomade who represented the Director-General said the
target=_blank>How Sexual Harassment, Intimidation Undermine Women’s Participation In Politics
Sexual harassment and intimidation are significant barriers to women’s participation in politics. These behaviours create hostile and unsafe environments, discouraging women from running for office, participating in political debates, and holding leadership positions. Such actions not only silence women’s voices but also undermine the democratic process by restricting diverse perspectives and experiences in decision-making. TITILOPE
target=_blank>Oil Tankers And Safety Standards
In Nigeria, tankers carrying petroleum products are a common sight on the nation’s highways. These massive vehicles, often loaded with flammable and hazardous liquids, are an integral part of the country’s transportation system, facilitating the movement of crucial fuel supplies across the nation. However, the increasing number of tanker accidents, many resulting in devastating fires
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