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IITA reintroduces African Yam-Bean crop

On: February 15, 2023

By Aminu Garko International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says it has embarked on ‘genetic diversity’ land race for African Yam-Bean crop to improve soil fertility and achieve food security. The crop, with over 40 varieties has the ability to produce bean and tuber, rich in protein and calories neededContinue Reading

PAN urges politicians, govts to buy eggs

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 15, 2023

In: Agriculture

By Zainab Oyekan Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Plateau chapter, has called on politicians and government to buy eggs to help reduce farmers huge losses. The Chairman of the association, Mr Johnson Bagudu disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Wednesday, saying thatContinue Reading

IMAN offers medical care to 874 orphans, indigents in Yobe

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 15, 2023

In: Health

By Nabilu Balarabe Yobe Chapter of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN), has spent over N2 million on providing free healthcare services to 874 orphans and indigents in the state from January to December 2022. The Secretary of the chapter, Mohammad Bularafa stated this during a congress and welcoming ofContinue Reading

Why there’s high rate of divorce in Nigeria – Stakeholders

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 15, 2023

In: General News

By Zainab Oyekan Some Nigerians have identified infidelity, lack of trust and barrenness as some of the major factors contributing to high rate of divorce in the country. They stated this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Wednesday. Chairman, Christian Association of NigeriaContinue Reading

Imo: INEC reaffirms readiness for Feb. 25 election

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 15, 2023

In: Politics

By Peter Okolie The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct credible, free and fair election on Feb. 25 in Imo, in spite of the violence in the state. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Prof. Sylvia Agu gave the assurance on Wednesday at aContinue Reading

NAN, CJID train 35 journalists to combat fake news

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 15, 2023

In: General News

By Ikenna Uwadileke The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) on Wednesday commenced training of 35 journalists of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on how to detect and counter fake news during and after the general elections. The two-day fact checking training held in Abuja was to sensitiseContinue Reading

Play on Nnamdi Azikiwe to be staged April 9, 10

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 15, 2023

In: Entertainment

By Ephraims Sheyin A play, Zik, which depicts the life and times of Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria’s first President, is to be staged in Lagos on April 9 and 10. The play is produced by Duke of Shomolu Foundation, a Lagos-based theatrical plays producing outfit that specialises in historical plays.Continue Reading

Miners’ association seeks payment of compensation to members

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 13, 2023

In: General News

By Jessica Dogo The Mining Entrepreneurship Stakeholders Association has urged the Federal Government to expedite action on the payment of compensation to the owners of a closed quarry, Nino Corporation Ltd. The Chairman of the association, Alhaji Aminu Inuwa, made the appeal at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading

FG to unveil carbon tax system to boost revenue generation

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 13, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Government has concluded plans to unveil a carbon tax policy and budgetary system to enhance revenue generation in the country. The Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Salisu Dahiru, made this known on Monday when he briefed State House correspondents in Abuja.Continue Reading

FG berates U.S., UK over frivolous travel advisories

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 13, 2023

In: General News

By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government says three months after the U.S. and the UK embassies issued frivolous travel advisories warning their citizens to avoid Abuja, the city has remained safe. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this on Monday in Abuja at the 25th editionContinue Reading

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