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The purpose of this information note is to inform pesticide users, interested stakeholders and the general public of recent changes to the registered uses of lambda-cyhalothrin. It provides an overview of the changes, including re-instating certain feed uses, cancelling specific food uses and reducing the allowable number of times lambda-cyhalothrin can be applied on turf…Read More

Regulatory amendments to maximum residue limits are being proposed for lambda-cyhalothrin, as part of the following applications submitted by Syngenta Canada Inc. under submission numbers 2021-5384, 2021-5388 and 2024-6055, by Adama Agricultural Solutions Canada Ltd under submission numbers 2022-1218 and 2022-1219, and by Sharda CropChem Limited under submission number 2024-6098…Read More

Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has initiated a special review of registered pest control products containing the active ingredient ethalfluralin. More details on the initiation of this special review can be found by requesting a copy of the Announcement of the Special Review Initiation from the Pesticide Product Information Database…Read More

Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of Streptomyces lydicus strain WYEC 108 and associated end-use products registered for sale and use in Canada, with proposed updates to standard label statements.Streptomyces lydicus strain WYEC 108 is a microbial pest control agent (MPCA) registered as a preventative fungicide to suppress fungal diseases in agricultural field- and/or greenhouse-grown food crops and flowering ornamentals…Read More

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to prevent the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from regaining power, warning of the negative consequences of a potential PDP comeback. Bala Ibrahim, the APC’s National Publicity Director, addressed reporters, stating that the damage caused by the PDP’s 16 years in power is still being felt nationwide…Read More

Abayomi Whint, a Nigerian-born legal professional, has been sworn in as a judge for the Kings County New York Civil Court. The ceremony took place at Brooklyn Law School, where she took the oath of office in the presence of family and friends. Whint was among eight candidates elected as judges in Brooklyn during the … The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria…Read More

Oil Marketers have predicted a significant drop in petrol prices following the revival of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries by the Federal Government.The National Public Relations Officer of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Dr. Joseph Obele, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday.He said the refineries are now … The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria…Read More

On Thursday, January 30, the Federal Government made a N30 million donation to the family of late Taiwo Akinkunmi, the man who designed the Nigerian flag. This disclosure was made by the director general of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Isaa-Onilu. Accompanied by Olukemi Afolayan, the Oyo state director of the NOA…Read More

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has sacked five members of his cabinet.No official reason has been given for their removal. However, sources close to the government suggest that their dismissal may be linked to underperformance over the past year.A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SGS…Read More

Lawmakers of the Nigerian Senate have called on citizens to help the military in the fight against terrorism. The Senate said if Nigerians rally their support for the military, terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminality would become a thing of the past. In a statement issued on Tuesday…Read More