TELA Maize
18 Feb 2024
In recent times, there have been concerns over the approval of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) seeds by theNational Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) . Critics say the approval of GMO seeds by NBMA is contributing to insecurity in Nigeria, alleging that biotechnology companies sponsor terrorists to eliminate natural seed growers – farmers.
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko has decorated over 50 newly promoted officers and men of the Service who were successful during the last promotional examinations carried out by the Service's Commission (NCSSC). The decoration exercise had 16 personnel promoted from the rank of the Superintendent of Customs (SC) to the…
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Spain's disgraced former football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial on Monday over his forced kiss of star striker Jenni Hermoso that triggered global outrage.
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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), have condemned the arrest of the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf. The two groups called Yusuf's arrest a politically motivated attempt to suppress dissent and silence opposition voices. Professor Yusuf, a renowned Hematology-Oncology and Bone…
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The UK government announced plans on Wednesday to build four new prisons by 2031 to ease an overcrowding crisis, which triggered the early releases of hundreds of inmates this year. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the 10-year plan to ensure there is "always a place in our prisons for dangerous offenders", with the prison…
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In its bid to boost to human capacity development in Ogoniland, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has awarded N200 million worth of scholarship grants to 300 postgraduate students. The beneficiaries, comprising 200 Master's and 100 PhD students, were said to be selected through a transparent process that began in October 2024 and each of…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said President President Bola Tinubu is tackling Nigeria's challenges with determination and a clear sense of purpose. He also emphasised that the Tinubu-led administration is focused on navigating the country through economic and political difficulties. Ganduje made this known at the launch of…
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Flags Off Anniversary Programmes The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has proudly unveiled its impressive track record spanning three decades, demonstrating its impact across all spheres of life and affirming its dedication to future endeavours. Speaking during a press conference heralding the week-long celebration, NASFAT President, Alhaji Ayodeji Abdulwahid Abdulrauf, thanked Almighty Allah (SWT) for guiding the…
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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur shrugged off their Premier League woes as they clinched last 16 berths in the Europa League. United defeated Romania’s FCSB, while Tottenham Hotspur over powered Sweden’s Elfsborg, in their respectively fixtures on Thursday. Ruben Amorim’s United failed to break through in the first half but Diogo Dalot slotted home at…
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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kogi Chapter, has lauded Gov. Ahmed Ododo’s achievements on the occasion of his first anniversary in office. The association, in a communique issued after its congress on Thursday in Lokoja, however, called on the governor to do more in the area of sports development. The communique signed by…
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The price of gold hit a new record on Thursday, lifted by uncertainty over the economic policies of US President Donald Trump and the dollar's weakness following a disappointing US growth report.