By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have begun annual review of Nigeria Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) from 2024 to 2029. Dr Dede Ekoue, IFAD Country Director, spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the annual COSOP review. She said it was aimedContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) has recognised and rewarded some members of staff for their outstanding performance and excellence in discharging their duties. Prof. Bissallah Ekele, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, made this announcement at the 2024 UATH Annual Staff and CorporateContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says kidnapping incidence in the country is estimated at 2,235,954 between May 2023 and April 2024. The NBS revealed this in its Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024 released in Abuja on Tuesday. The CESPS is a household-based survey,Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The U.S. government says it has supported more than 5 million Nigerian farmers in its multifaceted agricultural partnership programmes with Nigeria since 2019 through its agency for international development (USAID). The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the partnership hasContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), in collaboration with the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN), FCT Chapter, has trained 1,000 cassava farmers and 200 processors in Oyo State. The group described the training as a huge step toward Nigeria’s goal of integrating High-QualityContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman The Headquarters, Theatre Command, Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) of the Nigerian Army, has dismissed claims of the establishment of a French military base in Maiduguri. In a statement on Monday, Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, Army Public Relations, OPHK, described the claims as baselessContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Federal Government on Monday said it would offer free train service to all Nigerians from Dec. 20 up until Jan. 5, 2025. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, said this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen Vice-President of ECOWAS Commission, Damtien Tchintchibidja, says about two million West/Central African women and girls have benefited from Sub-Saharan Africa Women’s Empowerment Demographic Dividend plus (SWEDD) project in 10 years. Tchintchibidja made this known while officially inaugurating a new phase of the project tagged: SWEDD+ on MondayContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) League of Imams, Sheikh Tajudeen Adigun, has emphasised that education is key to addressing numerous societal challenges. He made this statement during the fifth Qur’anic graduation ceremony of the Nurul Yaqeen Islamic Foundation, which held on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says its collaboration with UN Industrial Development Office (UNIDO) will attract 300 million Euro investment in oil palm sector, especially in palm wine production. Mr Alphonsus Inyang, National President of NPPAN, said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
