By Felicia Imohimi International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it facilitated the establishment of 24,000 youth-led agribusinesses in the Niger Delta. The feat was achieved under the Federal Government/IFAD Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in Niger Delta (LIFE-ND). IFAD Country Director, Dede Ekoue, said this at a meeting on theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday approved major upgrades for Airports’ navigational and communication systems nationwide to enhance air safety and modernise aviation infrastructure. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting chairedContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Kwara Integrity Movement (KIM) has kicked against zoning the 2027 governorship race in the state to any senatorial district. KIM Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Oniwara, in a news conference in Ilorin, said it was high time Kwara rose above the limitations of primordial politics to uphold competencyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior officials to seek his approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments. Tinubu gave the directive at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. He said security lapses often occur when officers areContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has unveiled the Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF), an initiative aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education and enhancing innovation in polytechnics. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, Ahmad said the foundation would reposition Nigeria’s polytechnicsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the adoption of the Nigeria Industrial Policy and the purchase of 200 electric buses for the NADDC to boost industrial development. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, disclosed this while briefing State HouseContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu Prof. Taiwo Olaiya, Chairman, Governing Council, The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, has described the death of Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, as a colossal loss to the nation. Olaiya said this on the sidelines of the 8th day fidau prayerContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and agencies. The President has therefor set up a ministerial committee to urgently address the issue and recommend immediate solutions for settling the debts. Presidenrial Spokesperson, Mr BayoContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA) has launched a research report analysing the experiences of women on death row in Nigeria and calling for gender-responsive reforms in the criminal justice system. The report titled “Beyond Her Sentence: A Technical Analysis of Gender and Capital Punishment in Nigeria”Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has renewed calls for stronger gender diversity and expanded leadership opportunities for women in Nigerian media. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, made the call at a one-day capacity building training for female journalists in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
