Tag: REGULATIONS

Terrorism, poorly regulated economy threat to food security – Expert

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, has identified terrorism and poorly regulated economy as major threats to the realisation of food security in the country. Abonyi said this on Monday in an interview in Lagos as the World Food Day (WFD) is celebrated globally. The theme of this years celebration is, Water is life, Water is food. Leave no one behind. The theme aims to highlight the critical role of water for life and water as the foundation of our food. Abonyi, a Lecturer at the Lagos State College…

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Bayelsa Guber: Group cautions stakeholders to abide by INEC rules/regulations

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) has called on stakeholders in the Nov. 11 governorship election in Bayelsa to play the game according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rules and regulations. The group said it will resist any form of bloodshed before, during and after the poll; therefore, everyone should play the game accordingly.  Rising from its Executive Council meeting, the IYC also appealed to the federal and state governments to prioritise lasting solutions to flood disasters in the Niger Delta region. The council, in a communiqu issued on…

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Covid-19: NAHCON urges intending Umrah pilgrims to abide by Saudis regulations

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged intending Umrah pilgrims and licenced Tour Operators to abide by the regulations laid down by the Saudi Authority for successful participation in Umrah for external pilgrims. The Head, Public Affairs of NAHCON, Fatima Usara, made the call in a statement in Abuja. NAHCON enjoins licensed Umrah operators and the pilgrims to be abreast with the Saudi Arabians regulations and guidelines for the performance of the pilgrimage, especially with regards to precautionary measures detailed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As in…

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