By Doris Esa The Federal Government is collaborating with the Nigeria Women in Agriculture Progressive Development Initiative (NWAPDI) to equip small holder farmers with the tools to thrive in technology-driven marketplace. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, stated this at the NWAPDI’s Sovereign AgroTradeContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says 28,149 inmates were released nationwide in 2024 after the payment of fines and compensations. Deputy Controller General, NCoS, Mr Ibrahim Idris, disclosed this during the third public hearing of the Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption and other Violations against theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says its three-day strategic retreat focuses on recalibrating operations to strengthen its role in advancing affordable home financing in Nigeria. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of FMBN, Shehu Osidi, said this on Thursday at the 2025 FMBN Management RetreatContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) says it has taken steps to empower women farmers and youth in agriculture in the country. NWAPDI’s National Coordinator, Omolara Svensson, stated this at the official unveiling of group’s Sovereign Agrotrade System (SAS) and summit on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka An NGO, Connected Development (CODE), has trained members of Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) in Akwa Ibom on effective projects and funds management techniques. The one-day workshop, which aimed to equip members of HCDT in Akwa Ibom with project management and development skills, was organised in collaborationContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) because of its strategic value to the success of the country’s national security architecture. The National Security Adviser, (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, said this in his remarks at the inauguration of 48 newContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for continuous learning, innovation and excellence to strengthen the effectiveness of legislative institutions in West Africa. Sulaiman made the call on Thursday at the opening ceremony of a two-week capacityContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption and Other Violations against the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has identified critical gaps in the service’s rehabilitation and reintegration programmes. The panel, however, called for urgent reforms and stronger stakeholder support. Dr Uju Agomoh, Secretary of the panel, said thisContinue Reading
Stanley Nwanosike Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Thursday rolled out 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses saying that the new transport system will create no fewer than 20,000 jobs and boost the economy of the state and country. Mbah revealed this in Enugu while inaugurating the New EnuguContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The non functional Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) is costing the country more than N1 billion annually in pensions, salaries, taxes, and administrative costs. Prof. Linus Asuquo, Director-General (D-G) of the National Metallurgical Development Centre, Jos, stated this in his presentation at a panel discussion at theContinue Reading
