By Ebere Agozie The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) on Monday unveiled a Land Justice Guidelines for the Prevention and Resolution of conflicts between farmers and herders in Kaduna, Katsina, Plateau and Benue states. Mrs Ijeoma Nwafor, HiiL Country Representative at the event in Abuja said efforts areContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Bala Bello, the newly appointed Special Adviser to the President on Political Economy, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, pledging support for the Renewed Hope Agenda. Bello, who until recently served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has hailed Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, as he marks his 59th birthday, describing his service as unforgettable for Nigeria. Yakub made the remarks in a statement by Mr Nkem Anyata-Lafia, Special Assistant onContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 each year, conversations around gender equality often focus on politics, technology, finance and corporate leadership. However, another critical and often overlooked frontier is manufacturing. In Nigeria, heavy industries such as steel,Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran ’Evi’, a star-studded Afrobeats drama, is set for premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on March 27. Bolaji Ajayi, promoter of the project, announced the release date in a statement on Tuesday. According to him, the original soundtrack album of the highly anticipated film has been released on majorContinue Reading
TEXEM, a UK based executive development organisation, is celebrating International Women’s Day with a strong call for greater investment in women’s leadership, describing it as a strategic imperative for stronger institutions, better governance and sustainable national development. In a statement, TEXEM said the growing influence of women across boardrooms, parliaments,Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger state government has revoked 20 undeveloped land allocations across the state between 2023 and 2025 in line with its commitment to strengthen land governance and end speculative holding. Alhaji Bello Ahmadu, Commissioner for Lands and Survey, disclosed this in Minna on Wednesday. Ahmadu was speakingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has inaugurated modern health facilities aimed at ending medical tourism and strengthening specialised healthcare delivery in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Monday that the facilities, located at the IBB Specialist Hospital, include newly constructed cabinContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya No fewer than 40,000 maize and soybean farmers in Niger, are expected to receive advanced farming techniques under a climate-smart agriculture project. Mr Isaac Eni, Project Coordinator of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) disclosed this during a Training of Trainers for Extension Agents and selected Community-Based AdvisorsContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A policy group, the Independent Media and Policy Initiatives (IMPI), says President Bola Tinubu has turn around Nigeria’s economy by deploying economic tools. The group said this in a statement issued by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju. Akinsiju said that it was the best way to weanContinue Reading
