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Nigeria, India begin advanced millet production to tackle food insecurity

On: January 29, 2023

Dignitaries at the the commemoration of the International Year of Millet 2023 organised by the Indian High Commission, Abuja. By Lizzy Okoji Nigeria and India have unveiled an advanced millet producing strategy and advocacy to increase millet production to tackle the looming global food insecurity and improving nutritionalContinue Reading

Debarment allowance: Irabor urges military retirees for patience

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 29, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has urged retired military officers to show understanding with the Federal Government in the effort to pay them the Security Debarment Allowance (SDA). Irabor made the call at the 42nd Anniversary Dinner of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)Continue Reading

Hoodlums attack firefighters as fire engulfs filling station in Abuja

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: General News

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Director-General of FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Alhaji Abbas Idriss, has condemned the attack on the fire service men and vehicles that responded to a fire call at Enya filling station, Halli Brothers, Wuse Zone 1 Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading

FG committed to eradicating sea piracy, other crimes – Minister

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: Defence/Security

Participants and guests at the the graduation of participants of Anti-piracy Course 4/2023 on Friday, in Abuja. By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to rid the nation’s maritime domain of sea piracyContinue Reading

AU-NEPAD, stakeholders brainstorm on Nigeria`s 10-year devt plan

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: General News

Some stakeholders at the meeting in Abuja By Okon Okon African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa`s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) and stakeholders from private sectors, Civil Society Organisations, media and others converged on Abuja to brainstorm on strategies for national development through AUDA-NEPAD activities. The programme tagged `National multi-stakeholder consultation onContinue Reading

Green Sahara partners USOSA, foundation to plant 10,000 trees in schools

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: General News

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Green Sahara Farms in partnership with the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) and Sterling One Foundation Agroforestry for Climate Action Project (SACAP) has engaged in the planting of 10,000 trees across 24 unity colleges. This is in a bid to mitigate the impact of climateContinue Reading

Economy: SMEDAN recommits to support entrepreneurship development

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Thompson Yamput The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says its renewed commitment to support entrepreneurship is aimed at boosting the national economy. Mr Olawale Fasanya, the Director-General of the agency, made this known at the closing ceremony of a training for 80 Women onContinue Reading

WMO set to enhance awareness toward tackling climate change in Africa

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: Aviation

By Gabriel Agbeja The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says it is ready to enhance awareness toward tackling climate change in Africa. Dr Agnes Kijazi, WMO Regional Director for Africa, made the assertion on Friday in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to her, WMO willContinue Reading

Rivers senatorial poll: Judgment in SDP’s suit against INEC stalled

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Taiye Agbaje Judgment in a suit filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was, on Friday, stalled in a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja. Justice Emeka Nwite could not proceed on delivering the judgement, which was earlier scheduled for the day’s business, dueContinue Reading

Private sector control of mining sector ‘ll accelerate devpt –Metallurgical centre D-G

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 27, 2023

In: General News

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Prof. Linus Asuquo, Director-General, National Metallurgical Development Centre, Jos, says private sector control of exploitation of solid minerals will accelerate development of the sector. Asuquo said this on Friday in Abuja, at the first Solid Mineral Resources Trade Fair, organised by the Nigeria-Isreali Chamber of Commerce, IndustryContinue Reading

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