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August 11, 2026

FG targets six states for pilot ranching programme

Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, identified the states as Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Adamawa, alongside the FCT.

Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha and President Bola Tinubu
August 11, 2026

Ireland-based Nigerian man who claimed mistaken identity deported to Nigeria

Mr Okwuoha was accused by Irish authorities of resisting deportation after the suspect said he was one of 10 identical brothers.

Sam Okwuoha
August 11, 2026

FG inaugurates advertising offences tribunal

Mr Idris said the tribunal is part of the federal government’s efforts to strengthen regulation and promote professionalism in the advertising industry.

Advertising Offences Tribunal
August 11, 2026

Ministries seek preventive measures to curb fibre cable cuts  

The ministries urged stronger coordination among contractors, telecom operators and government agencies to prevent damage to fibre optic infrastructure during road construction.

Technicians working on fibre optic cables
August 11, 2026

FG assures full payment of entitlements to disengaged workers

Mr Arabi said no disengaged staff, who did not receive their full entitlements, would be left unpaid.

Bureau of Public Service Reforms
August 11, 2026

INEC, AYGF urge active youth involvement in democracy

Mr Salifu said youths had been systematically excluded, directly or indirectly, from meaningful participation in the democratic process and governance.

INEC, AYGF
August 11, 2026

Coast guard committee seeks Senate passage of bill to bolster maritime security

The proposed coast guard is expected to complement existing maritime security agencies while supporting sustainable development of Nigeria’s blue economy.

Nigerian Senate
August 11, 2026

NDLEA chairman advocates stronger partnerships to tackle drug abuse

The NDLEA chairman described drug abuse as one of the foremost challenges confronting Nigeria.

Buba Marwa
August 11, 2026

BOA urged to adopt innovative financing for agriculture

Mr Abdullahi said BOA occupied a strategic position in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

BOA logo
August 11, 2026

Nigerian PPP model now template for $3.1 billion AfCFTA customs project: ICRC

Mr Ewalefoh said the Trade Modernisation Project was part of a broader pattern of successful PPP investments regulated by the ICRC.

Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC)