By Patricia Amogu The Federal Government has urged Nigerian farmers to drive an agricultural revolution through local processing and export-oriented production to accelerate economic diversification. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, made the call on Thursday in Abuja while delivering the opening address at the GeneralContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Dr Ojo Ajanaku, has said Nigeria could earn $10 billion annually from cashew production, with $3 billion coming from cashew sales alone. Ajanaku made this known on Wednesday during a press conference organised ahead of the 4thContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The City Boy Movement, a political support group, has formally approved and ratified the appointment of its State and Diaspora Directors, marking a significant step ahead of the 2027 elections. The approvals, announced by Director-General Mr Francis Shoga in Abuja on Saturday, aim to strengthen grassroots organisation,Continue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Nollywood’s festive movie season has been overshadowed by allegations of copyright infringement involving two Christmas-themed films. A Kristmas to Love, produced by Lily Perez Films, emerged as a Top 5 family Christmas movie on YouTube following its release in December. However, viewers later accused George Hates Christmas,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Youth Leader of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Onyebuchi Chukwu, says the party remains the only authentic political party through which the Igbo nation can effectively negotiate, protect its interests and project its collective aspirations. Chukwu, who is also the Chairman, Forum of National YouthContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, has urged the Federal Government to adopt a people- centred approach in the implementation of proposed tax reforms. In a New Year message to Nigerians on Wednesday, Kachikwu said the season traditionally offers an opportunityContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government/ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in Niger Delta ( LIFE-ND) says it will support end-to-end value chain development from production processing, packaging, and export readiness in 2026. Dr Abiodun Sanni, National Project Coordinator for FG/NDDC/IFAD-LIFE-ND, gave the assurance on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has urged residents to report any council official demanding cash or directing payments into private accounts. Maikalangu also warned against impostors posing as revenue officials, announcing a full transition to automated tax collection from Jan. 1,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, Lagos, on Thursday organised a programme for in-patients to commemorate the Yuletide as part of the Christmas celebration. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Ayodapo Soyinka, who spoke during the programme, said the season signified love, hope and compassion, hence theContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Old Students’ Association of Community Comprehensive High School, Ikaram-Akoko, Ondo State, has donated a lodge worth N40 million to accommodate National Youth Service Corps members posted to the community. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the inauguration of the lodge at the school premises,Continue Reading
