By Vivian Ihechu Grandma Rose, a retired school principal, suddenly began acting unlike herself. Her behaviour shifted in ways no one could ignore, marking the quiet beginning of a lifetime struggle. Her condition kept degenerating over months, characterised by uncoordinated utterances, mixing up words and people, and a steadilyContinue Reading

A professor at the BRICS Research Institute in Pretoria, South Africa, Phokela Maponya, has called for greater exchange of agricultural knowledge among BRICS countries to strengthen farmers’ resilience to climate change. Maponya said effective support for farmers should be anchored on scientific research, including laboratory and field studies as wellContinue Reading

By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN Ambassador, saying the decision has already yielded significant diplomatic dividends.     Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN (middle) flanked by Amb.Continue Reading

By Sarafina Christopher China has upgraded its “Green Channel” policy to fast-track the clearance of African agricultural products, particularly fresh produce.   This is part of measures aimed at expanding agricultural trade and improving market access for African exporters.   Mr Shuai Guipeng, Deputy Director, FOCAC Office, China’s Ministry ofContinue Reading

By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen collaboration with the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to enhance disaster risk management, research, capacity building and institutional resilience in the country. Director-General of the agency, Mrs Zubaida Umar, gave the assurance on Monday, whileContinue Reading

By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General,  Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called for the adoption of sector-based procurement to improve public service delivery and ensure better value for public spending. Adedokun made the call on Monday in Abuja at the unveiling of the National Guidelines for Public ProcurementContinue Reading

By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, July 13, 2026 (NAN)The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has unveiled the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services to promote healthier diets, improve public health and strengthen governance nationwide. The guidelines, which were unveiled in Abuja on Monday, were developed in collaborationContinue Reading

By Edith Nwapi The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising state congresses organised by committees appointed by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A three-member panel of the appellate court, in aContinue Reading