By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Ojaja University, Eiyenkonrin, Ilorin, has partnered with the Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, to promote cultural exchange and academic excellence. The Vice Chancellor of Ojaja University, Prof. Jeleel Ojuade, stated this in Ilorin while speaking on the sidelines of a meeting with the delegation from the KashimContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise policies that will support the development of Nigeria’s seed yam value chain. Dr Tahirou Abdoulaye, IITA Deputy Director-General, Partnerships for Delivery and Scaling, made the call at the National Yam Advocacy Summit inContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Traditional leaders in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa have pledged to sanction residents engaging in open defecation to improve sanitation and healthcare outcomes. The District Head of Gurumpawo, Alhaji Hammantukur Gisilanbe, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen during a field visit on access toContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni A Political Analyst, Dr Chinedu Amadi, says that improving party primaries and promoting transparency in leadership selection are key steps to strengthening democracy and building public confidence in the electoral process. Amadi, also the President of Organisation for youth in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC), disclosedContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded hitch-free accreditation and early voting in many polling units in Gwagwalada, Kwali and Bwari during the FCT Area Council Elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC recorded the feat due to the functionality of Bimodal Voter AccreditationContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has pledged to partner with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on policy alignment to reform cooperatives and the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, gave the assurance duringContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Students of the University of Abuja have expressed confidence in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) following an intensive interactive session held at Abuja campus on Friday. The forum, designed to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and public perception, provided a platform for students to engage directly withContinue Reading
By Reporters Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, describing the process as seamless. Maikalangu, who is also seeking re-election, spoke with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at hisContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The ongoing area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja witnessed low voter turnout in some parts of Bwari and Kuje areas, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The NAN correspondents, who monitored the election, report that few voters were at the LEA PrimaryContinue Reading
By Reporters Accreditation and voting have begun at the Pilot Science Primary School and Health Care Centre of Kwali Area Council polling units for the Chairmanship and Councillorship positions. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eligible voters in their numbers were already on queue awaiting accreditation and voting. NANContinue Reading
