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Federal Government Rolls Out Sale of 30,000 Metric Tonnes of Subsidised Rice: NIN Registration Required
The Federal Government has announced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of subsidised milled rice, with purchases limited to public servants possessing registered National Identification Numbers (NIN).
The initiative, launched by Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari on September 5, 2024, aims to combat food inflation and curb racketeering.
Rice will be sold at a flat rate of ₦40,000 for 50kg bags, with a strict “one bag per person” policy.
Kyari, represented by President Bola Tinubu, highlighted this as a key effort to address food security and price challenges exacerbated by global issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and COVID-19.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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