By Zubairu Idris President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government plans to complete the 284- kilometre Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi Rail Project by 2026. Tinubu stated this in Katsina, at the inauguration of the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre and a 24-kilometre Eastern Bypass, all established by the state government. “Federal Government plansContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) closed on a positive note on Friday, as the stock market gained N151 billion, driven by strong investor interest in select equities. The market capitalisation rose by N151 billion or 0.23 per cent to close at N66.647 trillion, up from N66.496 trillionContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has praised Gov. Dikko Radda for his commitment to enhancing agriculture in the state. AFAN Chairman in Katsina, Alhaji Ya’u Gwajo-Gwajo, gave the commendation during a media chat on the launch of a major agriculturalContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has urged the newly decorated Controller General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, to spearhead the transformation of the service by prioritising rehabilitation and reform over punishment. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the appeal during the decoration ceremony in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Nicholas Obisike Some football supporters in Aba have lauded the Flying Eagles of Nigeria`s 1-0 win against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia and called for injection of creative midfielders into the team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Auwal Ibrahim’s goal in the 38th minute separated theContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe A towering 9.5-foot tall African Spinach has been discovered in Ikoro-Ekiti, a town in Ekiti. The plant, locally known as ‘Efo Tete,’ which is possibly the tallest ever recorded in Africa, has sparked scientific curiosity and tourism interest. The Director-General of Ekiti State Tourism Development Bureau, MrContinue Reading
By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was unveiled in 2021 with the goal of increasing intra-African trade by reducing tariffs and eliminating other trade barriers. The AfCFTA initiative marks a significant stride in fostering greater economic integration across African nations. AccordingContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has promised to upgrade facilities at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom, near Jos. The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha, made the promise when he visited the institute on Friday. Maiha said the move was part of theContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A prosecution witness identified as PW-AAA, on Friday, said that Simon Ekpa would soon be brought from Finland to Nigeria to face trial for supporting Nnamdi Kanu in the agitation for Republic of Biafra. PW-AAA, one of the Department of State Service (DSS) operatives that arrested KanuContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation has conducted a free eye cataract surgery programme, giving 500 individuals in Niger State the chance to regain their sight. Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation, disclosed this during the programme, in Minna on Friday. Arukwe, whoContinue Reading
