The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has foiled attempts to export large consignments of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and ephedrine to Dubai and Europe.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of the Pension Funds Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), Mr. Oguche Agudah, on Thursday said most pension fund managers would invest heavily in infrastructure in 2023.

Igwe Max Ike-Oliobi, the traditional ruler of Nimo, Njikoka Local Government of Anambra, has called on Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to match his manifesto on sports with requisite funding in the interest of youths in the state.

The Kwara Government has engaged 200 new social workers to improve waste management and public hygiene in the Ilorin metropolis.

Inadequate publicity, Naira re-design, and fuel scarcity have combined to take the shine off the ongoing 44th Kaduna International Trade Fair.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Friday in Lagos emphasized the need for the CBN to intensify efforts at ensuring a seamless transition from old naira to new naira notes.

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, on Sunday in Abuja inaugurated an Integrated Medical Outreach, in Karshi to be conducted across all the 62 political wards in the territory.

UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice Nderitu, has urged the Nigerian authorities to conduct counter-terrorism operations in line with international human rights and humanitarian law.

Buhari arrives Lafia to inaugurate AMEDI, FG’s projects, others

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State to inaugurate Federal Government projects including the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI) Lafia.

AMEDI is one of the Buhari administration legacies meant to make Nigeria a hub and supplier of agro-Allied technology, equipment and machinery.

The project is as also aimed at making the nation self-sufficient in food production as well as creating more sutstainable jobs for Nigeria’s teeming youths.

AMEDI, a multi-billion Naira product of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), is equipped with modern laboratories and machines for mechanised farming and agricultural development in the country.

The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of NASENI, Prof. Muhammed Haruna, who spoke to State House correspondents, expresed optimism that AMEDI would assist Federal Government’s plans to promote food security in the country.

According to Haruna, similar centres will soon be inaugurated within the lifetime of the Buhari administration across the country.

The Nigerian leader is also expected to inaugurate the newly constructed Federal Secretariat, Lafia and visit the Emir’s Palace in Lafia before attending the campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Lafia Stadium.

The president is expected back in Abuja immediately after the political rally where the presidential, gubernatorial and other candidates of the APC would be endorsed and presented to electorate by the president.

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) has disclosed that the service did not meet its 2022 revenue collection target.

The Kaduna Capital Territory Authority (KCTA) says the dredging of River Kaduna has helped in checking flooding in Kaduna metropolis and environs.

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says Federal Government is ready to implement Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) to enhance safety at all phases of flight.

The Comptroller-General of Customs retired Col. Hameed Ali, says emerging border crimes were threatening Customs operations.

Mr. Bello Muazu, the Commandant of, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Zamfara, has warned personnel of the Corps to adhere strictly to rules of engagement during the upcoming General Elections.