By Rita Iliya The Sasakawa Africa Association Nigeria in partnership with AGRA, has distributed farm inputs to 7,400 farmers in Niger state to support dry season farming. Dr Godwin Atser, Country Director of Sasakawa Africa Association Nigeria, said in Minna on Friday that the distribution was the firstContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Hajiya Fatima Bago, Wife of Niger Governor, on Friday in Minna, met with about 40 vulnerable groups to discuss unity and love in the state. She also solicited their collaboration and support towards the success of the Bago-led administration agenda. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola (News Agency of Nigeria) The e-Naira also known as the Nigerian digital currency was launched and activated on Oct. 5, 2021 by former President Muhammad Buhari, under the slogan: “Same Naira, More Possibilities”. But why have Nigerians not adopted the platform as expected by the initiators?Continue Reading
A News Analysis by Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Oyinkansola Ademola and OreOluwami Ajisafe are 11-year-old female Junior Secondary School (JSS) students who have a formal education in Ibadan, Oyo State. While Oyinkansola attends a public school in a semi-urban area, OreOluwami attends a privateContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Hajiya Fatima Bago, wife of Niger governor, has called for massive investment in agriculture to contain the Cadre Harmonisé report, which warned that over 33 million Nigerians may face hunger in 2025. She said this, shortly after being decorated as the, “Smart Mother” of theContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger government in collaboration with HarvestPlus on Wednesday hosted the 10th edition of Nutritious Food Fair, aimed at addressing micronutrient deficiencies in the state. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger said at the event in Minna that the state had made significant strides in agriculture byContinue Reading
The Aliko Dangote-led Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation (PCFRR) has delivered emergency relief materials valued at N1billion to the Government of Borno State for onward distribution to persons affected by the 2024 flood in the State. During the handover ceremony in Maiduguri, the Secretary of the PresidentialContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called for unwavering commitment to eradicate corruption, particularly in Nigeria’s vital oil and gas sector. Komolafe made the call at a workshop organised by the commission to mark the InternationalContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje As Nigerian football gains global recognition, these players are set to make a significant impact in 2025. Here’s a closer look at the stars to watch: 1. Ademola Lookman (Winger, Atalanta) Ademola Lookman’s performances for Atalanta in Serie A have earned him a nomination for the prestigiousContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Niger has engaged stakeholders to discuss the nationwide sensitisation on security, tax reform bills and get-rich-quick syndrome. The Director General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the meeting was a nationwide sensitisation campaign on five critical issues affecting theContinue Reading
