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FG unveils regulations to curb plastic pollution

The Federal Government has unveiled new regulations to strengthen control of plastic waste, promote producer responsibility and support Nigeria’s transition to a circular economy. The National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026, provide a framework for managing plastics from production and use to collection, recycling and final disposal. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, unveiled ...

Police recover firearms, stolen vehicles, counterfeit dollars in Kaduna

‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‍⁠The Police Command in Kaduna State has recovered 10 firearms, two stolen vehicles and 332 suspected counterfeit U.S. dollar notes in clearance operations across the state. The command disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan. Hassan said the recoveries were made during operations conducted between Aug. 31 and Sept. ...

Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Muhammad, dies at 84

The Jigawa State Government has announced the death of the Emir of Gumel Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, aged 84 following a protracted illness. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, who announced the development to journalists in Dutse said the emir passed away on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt. “The Jigawa State Government regrets to ...

PULSE Summit 2026: Stakeholders push for effective budget delivery over approvals

Stakeholders in the budget sector have called for stronger institutional and accountability frameworks to ensure that approved budgets translate into tangible services for Nigerians at the “last mile.” Speaking ‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌⁠⁠⁠‌at the opening of the PULSE Summit 2026 in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said ...