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Just recently the delegates at the Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), in Bonn, Germany, adopted a global framework for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste. HELEN OJI reports. The framework is based around 28 targets that aim to improve the sound management of chemicals and waste. Governments have committed to create the regulatory environment to reduce chemical …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested one Yakubu Isiaka for allegedly vandalising the floodlights at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar. The NSCDC Commandant in Cross River, Mr. Charles Brown, disclosed this when he briefed journalists on the arrest of two persons for allegedly vandalising public infrastructures in the state. He said the second suspect, Goodnews …

A combined photo of former Cross River governor, Donald Duke and Senator Florence Ita-Giwa Read statement issued by former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke on some allegations made against him by society lady, Florence Ita Giwa. It is published hereunder in extenso: Why I never respond to the aspersions of Madam Florence Ita Giwa, on my person, By Donald …

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends warm congratulations to Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Super Falcons on their successful qualification for the African Women’s Cup of Nations, to be held in Morocco, next year. Senator Enoh said the Super Falcons displayed an impressive level of determination and teamwork, securing vital victories during the qualifiers …

The naira exchanged for N742.10 to a dollar at the Investors and Exporters window on Tuesday. The local currency appreciated by 4.06 percent compared to the N773.50 it exchanged for against the dollar on Monday. The open indicative rate closed at N761.24 to the dollar on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Naira to Dollar exchange rates drop in official and black markets …

The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on International Boundary Dispute on Tuesday stopped plans by the Federal Government to cede Sina in Michika local government area of Adamawa State to the Republic of Cameroon. The Chairman of the Committee, Beni Lar, gave the ruling an investigative hearing on the Nigeria-Cameroon boundary disputes in Abuja. Lar said the demarcation of the …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a drug baroness and four other suspected traffickers in Lagos. The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the suspects were arrested by operatives of the agency’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU). He added that the leader of one …

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to take advantage of cheap concessionary loans, and climate financing to raise revenue to fund the 2024 Budget. Edun stated this on Tuesday in his speech during a one-day retreat on the 2024 Appropriation Bill organised by the Senate Committee on Appropriation, …

Some Nigerians expressed reservation at the position of TUC on recent warming strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). MOSES JOHN  writes on views expressed by some stakeholders.  The essence of trade unions’ activities is for the welfare as well as  defense of her members against policies of government considered inimical to the survival of the members. The recent removal …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has simultaneously decimated several criminal elements in the last few days through airstrikes in various theatres of operation. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Sunday in Abuja. In the Niger Delta Region, Gabkwet said that airstrikes were targeted at …