By Felicia Imohimi The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has expressed its commitment to deepen technical and policy cooperation with Nigeria in oil palm production, smallholder integration, and supply chain alignment. Izzana Salleh, Secretary-General of CPOPC, said this in an interactive session with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Our Reporters A traditional ruler in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Sapeyi of Garki Chiefdom, Alhaji Usman Kupi, has described the ongoing area council elections in the FCT as ‘relatively fair’. Kupi also expressed optimism that voter turnout would improve as the day progressed. Speaking shortly after castingContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Ojaja University, Eiyenkonrin, Ilorin, has partnered with the Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, to promote cultural exchange and academic excellence. The Vice Chancellor of Ojaja University, Prof. Jeleel Ojuade, stated this in Ilorin while speaking on the sidelines of a meeting with the delegation from the KashimContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise policies that will support the development of Nigeria’s seed yam value chain. Dr Tahirou Abdoulaye, IITA Deputy Director-General, Partnerships for Delivery and Scaling, made the call at the National Yam Advocacy Summit inContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded hitch-free accreditation and early voting in many polling units in Gwagwalada, Kwali and Bwari during the FCT Area Council Elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC recorded the feat due to the functionality of Bimodal Voter AccreditationContinue Reading
By Reporters Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, describing the process as seamless. Maikalangu, who is also seeking re-election, spoke with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at hisContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The ongoing area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja witnessed low voter turnout in some parts of Bwari and Kuje areas, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The NAN correspondents, who monitored the election, report that few voters were at the LEA PrimaryContinue Reading
By Reporters Accreditation and voting have begun at the Pilot Science Primary School and Health Care Centre of Kwali Area Council polling units for the Chairmanship and Councillorship positions. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eligible voters in their numbers were already on queue awaiting accreditation and voting. NANContinue Reading
By Reporters Mr Abubakar Ladan, an 80-year-old Chief in Angwan-Hausawa Community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, has urged the incoming council leadership to prioritise the security and welfare of the people when sworn in. Ladan made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Aminu Garko The Kano State House of Assembly by-elections holding on Saturday have recorded a low voter turnout in several polling units across Kano Municipal Local Government Area, in spite of the early arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
