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 NAFDAC 5+5 POLICY DRIVES FOREIGN INVESTMENT AS INDONESIAN AMBASSADOR SEEKS STRONGER PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIA Nigeria is witnessing increased foreign investment in its pharmaceutical sector following the implementation of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)’s “5+5 Policy,”  A strategic initiative designed to promote local production of medicines. The Director-General of the agency stated this when the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Bambang Suharto, visited her in her office. The policy, introduced in 2018, is also known as the Five Plus Five-Year Validity Policy. It is an import-to-local production migration strategy. Under the framework, product registration licences are valid for five years. By the fourth year, companies are required to submit detailed plans—either through partnerships with Nigerian pharmaceutical firms or by establishing local manufacturing facilities to transition to domesti...

There is no greater joy for a father than to see his child not only follow in the footsteps of service but to carve out their own path of excellence. I was immensely proud to have my daughter, Neya Kalu, by my side at this year’s APC National Convention. As a "Mogul" in the private sector, Neya has continuously stepped into the gap for me, bringing a fresh, industrial perspective to the table. Her presence in the executive box with our nation’s leaders was more than just a family moment it was a strategic bridge. It is through leaders like her that we can truly align the government’s development agenda with the practical needs of the private sector to better serve the Nigerian people. Neya, thank you for consistently making me proud and for your unwavering commitment to our nation’s growth. The future of Nigerian industry and policy is in capable hands. #ProudFather #Leadership #PrivateSector #NigeriaDevelopment #APCConvention #NeyaKalu #NigeriaRising #OUK. More photos below....

 ADC BOWS TO KWANKWASO’S DEMANDS AS DEFECTION SET FOR MONDAY, KANO TICKET DEAL SEALED The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reportedly accepted key conditions set by former Kano State governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, paving the way for his anticipated defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Monday. Kwankwaso, the NNPP’s 2023 presidential candidate, was initially scheduled to defect last week. However, the move was delayed following unresolved issues between both parties. Sources disclosed that a major sticking point was Kwankwaso’s insistence on nominating the ADC governorship candidate in Kano. The party had earlier preferred an open contest but later conceded to his demand. Nasiru Gawuna, the APC’s 2023 governorship candidate, is expected to emerge as the ADC flagbearer and may also defect alongside Kwankwaso. The former minister is also expected to assume leadership of the ADC in Kano and be recognised as a national figure within the party. While Kwankwaso r...

 Petroleum College Begins Academic Activities In Kaduna The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has officially commenced academic operations at the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), with the induction of 43 PhD students as its first cohort. Speaking at the ceremony in Kaduna, PTDF Executive Secretary, Ahmed Galadima Aminu, described the event as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, noting that it marks the result of years of planning, investment, and collaboration. According to him, the college conceived in 2009 is one of PTDF’s most ambitious projects and is designed to provide specialised postgraduate education and research in the energy sector. Aminu explained that CPESK will function as a centre of excellence, helping to localise the Fund’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme by bringing high-quality education closer to Nigerian students. He also highlighted the introduction of a pilot PhD split-site programme, the first of its kin...

 First Lady's Birthday Message For PBAT Nigeria's First Lady,  Oluremi Tinubu rejoices with her husband,  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his birthday.  In a birthday message she personally penned, the First Lady thanked God for the gift of life on behalf of the President, wishing him divine health, strength,  joy and peace as he takes Nigeria to her Eldorado of great wealth and opportunities.  The statement captures her affection for the President who she described as 'Akanbi Omo Olodo Ide', as the First Lady declares " I love you and I am so proud of you".

 Israel Adesanya suffers fourth consecutive defeat after getting  knockout by Joe Pyfer in round two of their UFC fight Nigerian-born UFC  fighter, Israel Adesanya, has suffered his fourth defeat in a row in UFC. The former two-time middleweight champion fought Joe Pyfer in Washington on Saturday night, March 28, and lost in round two after getting knocked out.  Adesanya, who entered the fight on the worst run of his professional MMA career, started well, but ended up getting stopped inside two rounds by the #14-ranked contender at 185lbs. Israel Adesanya won round one before beginning to hunt for the finish in the second stanza. But Joe Pyfer managed to stop him by landing some big shots as the UFC Seattle main event descended into a brawl. The 29-year-old later secured a takedown and dominated once he got Adesanya to the mat. Pyfer took several ground strikes before referee Herb Dean waved off the fight with 42 seconds left of round two. Israel Adesanya was one of ...

 NDLEA intercepts large cocaine consignment concealed in heads of dry stock fish   -Recovers fentanyl, methamphetamine, morphine sulphate in UK-bound automobile parts shipments; arrests 80-year-old grandpa with meth, others in Ekiti March 29, 2026 A large consignment of cocaine concealed in heads of imported dry stock fish has been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) who also arrested a key member of the syndicate involved in shipping the illicit substance across the world especially to India. The smashing of the drug syndicate followed intelligence on their trans-border criminal activities. This led to a well- coordinated sting operation by operatives of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Strategic Command of the Agency at the Ojo area of Lagos on Thursday 19th March 2026. In the course of the operation, three jumbo size bags were found in possession of the kingpin 36-year-old Akputa Dickson Ejike. A search of the bags ...