HortiNigeria trains 70,000 farmers, mobilises £4m for horticulture growth

By Felicia Imohimi HortiNigeria, a non-governmental organisation, has announced that it has trained over 70,000 farmers and mobilised £4 million since its inception in 2021 to strengthen Nigeria’s horticulture sector and stimulate economic growth. Mr Mohammed Idris, Programme Director of HortiNigeria, made this known at the ongoing workshop for financialContinue Reading

Innovation, technology, remain priority for Renewed Hope Agenda to alleviate poverty – Minister

By Stanley Nwanosike The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, says innovation and technology remains priorities of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government aimed to reduce poverty among Nigerians. Nnaji said this in Enugu while declaring open a two-day Techno-Expo (Technology Exposition/Show) organised by theContinue Reading

Nigeria, Brazil to review BASA agreement

By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federative Republic of Brazil are to review their existing Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) to allow for immediate commencement of direct flight operations between the two countries. Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister of AviationContinue Reading

Join Nigeria’s Armed Forces – NAF Commander urges southern youths

By Desmond Ejibas The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has urged Nigerians, particularly youths from the South-West and South-East regions, to consider joining the nation’s armed forces to promote national unity and inclusivity. Group Capt. Abdulafeez Opaleye, Commander of the 115 Operations Group, NAF Port Harcourt, made the appeal on TuesdayContinue Reading