Federal University Gusau V.C, Prof. M.G Abubakar, Inducted Fellow Nigerian Society of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology (NSBMB)

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09/07/2025

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University Gusau, Prof. M.G. Abubakar, was on Tuesday July 8, 2025, inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB).
Prof. M.G. Abubakar’s induction as Fellow, alongside six others, was witnessed by the who-is-who in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology profession at a colourful ceremony held at the Assembly Hall of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, North Central Nigeria.

The conferment of the prestigious title of Fellow, which is the highest insignia for deserving members of the forty-seven year old Society, followed the acceptance of Prof. M.G. Abubakar’s unanimous nomination by the National Executive Committee of the NSBMB.

The award letter which preceded the investiture, dated July 7, 2025, was signed by the Secretary General of the Society, Prof. Abdulkadir Abubakar and addressed to Prof. M.G. Abubakar.

In the letter, Prof. Abdulkadir had noted that the Vice Chancellor’s elevation as Fellow of the NSBMB, was in recognition of Prof. M.G. Abubakar’s commitment and contributions to the survival and sustenance of the professional body.

The letter read in part: “It is in recognition of your invaluable contributions to the upliftment and enhancement of the Society’s visibility in Nigeria and beyond, that members of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology unanimously nominated you for the prestigious award of Fellow of NSBMB, which was expressly approved by the National Executive Committee of this noble body”.

Prof. M.G. Abubakar, an alumnus of the University of Surry, Guildford, U.K. and Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and the first professor of Toxicology from North Western Nigeria, is an active member of several other international professional bodies like the Biochemistry Society, United Kingdom, British Toxicology Society and the West African Society of Pharmacology.

The University Management and members of the University Community, according to a statement issued by the Head, Committee on Media and Communications, Dr. Linus Akor, heartily felicitate with and congratulate the Vice Chancellor, Pro. M.G. Abubakar on the well-deserved recognition and award of Fellow, by the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Cooperative Society Seeks Enforcement of On-site Mineral Processing by Investors

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08/07/2025

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By Martha Agas

A women miners group, Success Mining Multipurpose Cooperative Society, has called on the Federal Government to direct foreign investors to establish mineral processing plants in the areas where they extract resources.

The Nasarawa-based group said that the move would promote rural development, create jobs and reduce the export of raw minerals without value addition

The leader of the group, Mrs Patience Isaac, made the call in interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to her, mining companies should contribute to the development of host communities by constructing roads and providing electricity and water infrastructure.

“We want the government to mandate foreign investors to build their factories in the mining area for final products instead of always exporting the raw materials to their country.

“They should build roads, supply electricity and provide water for the communities where mining activities are carried out,” she said.

She said that many mining sites were being sold to foreign investors, making it difficult for local miners, particularly women, to access the sites and the minerals for processing and sale.

“We want the government to help us stop allocating mining sites to foreign investors, or at least provide alternative opportunities for those of us who are directly involved in the sector,” she said.

Isaac urged the government to support women miners with equipment that would enable them to expand their operations and participate more effectively in the sector.

She said that women miners faced difficulties in accessing microcredit facilities, and urged the government to provide medical centres in mining communities to address their healthcare needs.

NAN recalls that the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dr Dele Alake, in 2024 announced that licence would no longer be granted to mining companies without comprehensive plan for value addition.

Minister’s Aide Immortalises Mother With Health Intervention, Grants for MSMEs

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By Martha Agas

The Abosede Tomori Foundation (ATF) has provided free medical services to 250 residents of Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II in Lagos, and cash grants of ₦50,000 each to 50 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The foundation also distributed no fewer than 130 bags of 5kg rice to indigent residents in the area.

The Chairman of the Foundation, Segun Tomori, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.

Tomori, who is also the Special Assistant to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development on Media, said the gesture was to immortalise his mother, Abosede Tomori, and honour her legacy of generosity.

He said that his mother was passionate about providing succour to the less privileged and uplifting the downtrodden, but he was not opportuned to repay her for her kindness before her death.

“I lost her when I was still finding my feet, when I couldn’t repay her unparalleled kindness and love, when I couldn’t give her the life she deserves.

“ So, I made a solemn vow to do what I could to ensure that her name never fades.

“ To ensure it is etched in our hearts, in the hearts of the downtrodden, not only in the constituency(Oshodi-Isolo constituency II), but across the length and breadth of the country, “ he said.

According to Tomori, the mission of ATF is to honour his mother by transforming lives and building communities for the emancipation of the less privileged.

“It is our vision to shape communities, where dignity of lives matter, ensuring support, not struggle, defines the human experience, “ he said.

He explained that the intervention of the foundation was encapsulated in five thematic areas including health outreaches; skills development and scholarship, targeting disadvantaged youths.

Other areas he mentioned were Schools Intervention Programme (SIP) to assist indigent children access basic education, Food packs support for disadvantaged families and cash grants to boost MSMEs.

He said the intervention in Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II comprising Ejigbo and Isolo Local Council Development Areas marked the beginning of the foundation’s efforts, which would be scaled up to reach other parts of Lagos and beyond.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during the recent flag-off of the foundation, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, commended Tomori for the initiative and expressed confidence in its success.

Represented by his Special Adviser, Kehinde Bamigbetan, the minister noted that such grassroots interventions complement government efforts, as outlined in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Nigeria 2027: Matawalle, Yari Roll Out Project Tinubu 2nd Term Mandate In North West

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05/07/2025

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A Movement ” Shehi and Matawalle Project for Tinubu 2nd Term Mandate 2027 North West Zone” has taken off with the inauguration of the Zonal and State Executives on Saturday in Kaduna.
The event featured a convergence of APC stalwarts and teeming supporters drawn from the zone comprising Kaduna , Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States .
The executives are mandated to among others, mobilize grassroot support, sensitise communities on Tinubu’s achievements across the Zone.

Addressing the convergence, the General Secretary of the group, Dr. Ahmad Hashim the inauguration marks the beginning of a renewed journey—a journey of loyalty, consolidation, and grassroots mobilization.

The Shehi and Matawalle Project, the General Secretary said, is not only more than a campaign structure, but a strategic movement designed to ensure the continuity and consolidation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership come 2027.
“The project draws strength from the loyal structures and enduring influence of two great sons of the North West, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, who is a symbol of steadfast leadership and national service as well as Senator Abdulazeez Yari (Marafan Sokoto), a political pillar and seasoned statesman.” he said

Chronicling Tinubu’s achievements under the Renewed Hope agenda, Dr. Hashim said the
President has stabilized the economy and uplifted the poor through reforms and targeted programs, including fuel subsidy removal and FX unification.
“Economic Reforms: Agriculture: Dry-season farming, subsidized seeds/fertilizers.
“Infrastructure: Road rehabilitation, rural electrification.
“Social Welfare: Cash transfers, food palliatives.
Youth & Women Empowerment: Palliative loans, skill training.
“Education: Student loan scheme, adult literacy programs.
“Health & Clean Energy: Cookstoves, maternal health clinics.
“Impact on the North West Zone
“Security operations under Tinubu and guided by Matawalle and Yari have brought peace.
“Cash transfers, food support, and youth programs have reached communities across the region.
“Education and health interventions are making a real difference.
“These are tangible benefits seen and felt in the North West”, he emphasized.
Dr. Hashim therefore tasked the newly inaugurated executives not to only mobilize, educate, and sustain the movement, but to promote loyalty, truth, unity, and Renewed Hope assuring that with Tinubu, Matawalle, and Yari, “we will deliver 100% for 2027“.
Others Party stalwarts from States who spoke reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Tinubu’s victory come 2027.

Training: Your Dedication to Strengthen Media Landscape Uncommon – Kaduna NUJ Tells AMDF

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04/07/2025

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The Africa Media Development Foundation, AMDF has received a pat on the back for consistently standing by the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in building the capacity of members in various areas.
These areas include investigative journalism, workshops on Safety and fact – checking as well as mental health which was held on Friday in Kaduna.
The Chairman, Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Abdulgafar Alabelewe made the delightful expression at a Mental Health training, organised by the AMDF in collaboration with the Council.
Represented by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga, the Chairman sees the training as of immense significance to journalists who operate in an environment where they are exposed to distressing and traumatic sights in the line of duty.
The training, Alabelewe emphasized, places journalists in a better position to responsibly report mental health issues within the society, helping to reduce stigma and promote understanding through stories.

A group photograph by participants

The Council Chairman however pointed out that while journalists were always consumed with the drive to break the news and serve the public, they forgot to take care of themselves.
” Journalist who is not mentally sound cannot effectively hold leaders accountable or serve the society as expected”, he said.
In her opening remarks, the Executive Director, Africa Media Development Foundation, AMDF, Mrs Sekyen Dadik who acknowledged the critical role journalists play in shaping the society, also stressed the need to recognise the unique challenge they face which could impact their well being.

Mrs. Dadik

The training, she explained, was aimed at equipping participants with essential tools and strategies to manage stress, build resilience and promote mental health.
Mrs. Dadik thanked the NUJ State Council for the partnership and also the resource person, Dr. Sanni Kamaldeen of the Federal Neuro- Psychiatric Hospital, Kaduna for his support towards promoting mental well being among journalists.
In his lecture, Dr. Kamaldeen, urged journalists to pay close attention to signs of stress, anxiety and emotional exhaustion, stressing that mental health was just as important as physical health.

He challenged media professionals to break the culture of silence around psychological struggles and seek help when necessary, assuring that timely interventions could prevent more serious complications.
Participants at the training said it could not have come at a better time, given the increasingly hostile and traumatic environments journalists often work in.

Nigeria 2027: Formation Of Coalition, Born Out Of Selfish Interests –

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03/07/2025

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By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse

A Jigawa based political analyst, Comrade Saidu Maigatari has said the projection of the Country’s collective interest is supreme and above Coalition of political parties with people of divergent ideologies.

Speaking to African Prime News in Dutse . Comrade Maigatari observed that the formation of Coalition as “progressives” to champion the entrenchment of a vibrant polity and sustenance of political stability as well as good governance, as the proponents claimed, is futile. “We are aware of their antecedents in holding political offices where their performances were not only rated low but questionable. They are birds of the same feathers with the ones now in power.

” All the personalities involved in the said Coalition group, are people with divergent views, and mission. Their desire is based on selfish interest and not for the collective interest of either to safeguard, and project the interest of the country or its citizenry”

Maigatari who identified greed, nepotism, lack of principle and ideology as contributing factors bedeviling the country’s democratization process, said unless and until Nigerians refrained from these negative tendencies, the country can not witness a sound political footings.

“It is a pity to note our political process has been characterized by lack of politics of principle, ideology, disobedience to the rule of law, nepotism, selfishness, greediness, and corruption”

According to him, as it is today, the country needs agile leader, an incorruptible leader. A leader who can deliver, who knows the country very well, knows the needs and not an abstract administrator without blueprints.

He suggested that the age of presidency should be between 55 and 60, while the age bracket of those eying for governors should be 45 to 50, while that of Chairmen should stand at 35 to 45 year’s of age.

Maigatari argued that with the current situation, the country needs an energic, and committed leader. A leader with the fear of God, zero tolerance to corruption, a leader with vast public exposure, human compassion and dignity and not a failed and corrupt leader without vision and blueprints.

Nigeria: Stakeholders Task Jigawa On impactful Budgeting To Curb Child Malnutrition

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By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse

A critical Media dialogue with UNICEF officials in jigawa state wants jigawa state government to equip journalists and stakeholders with vital tools to drive impactful change in tackling child malnutrition affecting 1.7 under five aged in the State.

The dialogue brought together key players, including media representatives, civil society organisations (CSOs), and government officials.

Organized by the UNICEF, the gathering served as a collaborative platform to address critical issues affecting the well-being of Children’s across jigawa state.
Speaking at the event on Wednesday in Dutse, Mr Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, emphasised the urgent need to invest strategically in children’s welfare adding that
this should be done through informed and deliberate budgeting practices.

“This is an investment in the future of Jigawa, home to more than 1.5 million children under five,” Farah stated, underlining the scale of the task ahead.

While acknowledging progress in child welfare, Farah painted a sobering picture of persistent issues: “Survival at Risk, The Shadow of Malnutrition, Quality Learning Denied, and Protection Gaps.”

He emphasised that child-sensitive budgeting extended beyond earmarking funds; it required a deliberate and systematic approach to planning, allocating, and tracking resources to meet children’s specific needs and rights effectively.

Farah also called for budgeting processes rooted in equity, transparency, accountability, and a lifecycle perspective.
He cited international and national frameworks, such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Nigeria’s Child Rights Act 2003, which Jigawa State has domesticated.

In his keynote, Mr Babangida Umar, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to prioritising children in budgeting and planning.
He confirmed ongoing preparations to establish dedicated units across ministries to intensify efforts against child malnutrition.

“This dialogue has been crucial in charting a clear path forward,” Umar remarked, commending UNICEF’s support as “commendable.”
Media’s role in the fight was underscored by Mr Zangina Muhammad, Chairman of the Jigawa Correspondents’ Chapel.

“The media must be proactive in highlighting issues and holding leaders accountable,” he urged, calling for sustained coverage of child malnutrition.”

In his submission, Mr Shu’aibu Kafingana, Chairman of the Jigawa State Coalition of Civil Societies, expressed strong support from civil society and committed to working closely with government and media stakeholders.

He stressed the importance of multi-sectoral engagement to ensure effective monitoring and implementation of child-focused programmes.

The guardian noted that participants ended the dialogue with a shared resolve to prioritise children’s needs throughout all stages of planning, budgeting, and implementation in Jigawa State, signalling a strengthened front in the fight against child malnutrition.

WCO; Adeniyi’s Leadership ‘ll Deepen Nigeria Customs’ Global Collaboration – Centre

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By Martha Agas

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), says Adewale Adeniyi’s appointment as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) will boost the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) global collaboration.

The organisation said that as Comptroller-Genera(C-G) of the NCS, Adeniyi’s position at the WCO would further enhance the service’s operations.

Dr Muda Yusuf, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CPPE, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.

NAN reports that the C-G was elected chairperson of the WCO Council on June 28 during the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council meeting held at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

The WCO Council is the highest decision-making body in global customs administration.

Adeniyi is expected to provide strategic leadership to the WCO Policy Commission and steer the global customs agenda by facilitating high-level discussions on trade facilitation, revenue optimisation, security, cross-border cooperation, and digital transformation.

He is the first Nigerian to occupy the position since the organisation’s establishment.

Yusuf described Adeniyi’s appointment as a boost to Nigeria’s international reputation and image of the NCS.

“This appointment will strengthen the capacity of the NCS to deepen customs collaboration within the sub-region, across the continent, and globally.

“This synergy is critical to achieving the economic and trade integration objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), “ he said.

He noted that customs services across countries would play a strategic role in advancing AfCFTA’s goals which could boost intra-regional trade.

The CPPE CEO also said that the WCO chairperson’s office presents opportunities for collaboration in tackling illicit trade, arms smuggling, and broader security challenges.

According to him, Adeniyi is expected to contribute significantly to the WCO’s ongoing modernisation efforts, as NCS has already recorded progress in that area.

“In Nigeria, the NCS has made significant strides in leveraging technology for its operations. The Customs Modernisation Project, including the Single Window platform, is all about integrating technology.

“This model should be replicated across the continent and beyond. While advanced economies are already maximising technology, many developing countries in Africa still have a long way to go, “ he said.

According to Yusuf, there should be a peer review mechanism for customs agencies in Africa.

He said sharing experiences through such collaboration would be instrumental in driving the region’s trade and economic integration agenda within the AfCFTA framework.

He congratulated the new C-G on his appointment and expressed confidence that he would bring his experience in the NCS to bear at the global level.

“The C-G possesses the intellectual depth to serve diligently,” he added.

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