By Nicholas Dechi Mr Emmanuel Igbaukum, the State Programme Coordinator (SPC) of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in Benue, says insecurity is hampering rice production in the state. Igbaukum spoke at an advocacy visit to the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Michael Oglegba, on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) has called for deliberate measures and policies to address the negative impacts of climate change on livestock production in the country. NSAP President, Prof. Francis Abeke, made this call on Tuesday at the 12th Joint Annual Meeting of the AnimalContinue Reading
By Angela Rep. Princess Ugwu (LP-Enugu South) has advocated for increased financial empowerment of women to increase their participation in politics and governance processes. Ugwu, representing Enugu South Rural Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly made the call during a virtual meeting with Gender Strategy Advancement InternationalContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola Mr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer has commended the Ondo State elders for steps taken to resolve the political crisis in the state. Ajulo, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA) said this in a statement on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a Task Force on the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for mass housing and the recovery of land use contravention fees. Wike explained while inaugurating the task force in AbujaContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) ISO 9001:2015 recertification for another three-years. The certificate is in recognition of the excellent services being rendered by the CAC, the Deputy Director, Budget, Planning, Research, and Statistics, Uzoma Oji, said on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Initiator of Sam Oguche basketball tournament, Sam Oguche has promised to leave no stone unturned to ensure more growth and development of basketball in the country. Oguche spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 2023 Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink InvitationalContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation has lauded President Bola Tinubu on the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme, describing it as a noble platform for the promotion of Pan-Africanism. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Nkem Anyata-Lafia, the Special Assistant onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to start their qualifying campaign strong, to pick a ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the U.S, Mexico and Canada.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Malam Ali Muhammad Ali says the agency plans to expand its operations in line with the current global trend. Ali said this at the Public Hearing on the 2024-2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP). TheContinue Reading
