By Segun Giwa Mr Wemimo Akinsola, Senior Special Assistant to Ondo Governor on Agriculture and Agribusiness, has disclosed plans to establish an agricultural company for food security and job creation in the state. Akinsola, who made the remark in an interview with newsmen in Akure on Wednesday, said the government’sContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Yakubu Mohammed, one of the founders of Nigeria’s first weekly news magazine, Newswatch, says efforts are on to regain ownership of the magazine from businessman, Mr Jimoh Ibrahim. Mohammed said this in his memoir, “Beyond Expectations.” He said that the founders had decided to expandContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting literacy, digital knowledge, and lifelong learning among young people. The Director of the FCT Education Resource Centre, Dr. Neemat Abdulrahim, reiterated the position at the 12th edition of its annual Summer Holiday Children Literacy ProgrammeContinue Reading
A News Analysis by Mustapha Yauri, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, is one of the country’s foremost aviation schools. It is dedicated to training highly skilled professionals for the sector. Since its establishment in 1964, the college has grown into the largestContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher/ Nana Musa China has donated one million dollars to Nigeria in support of people affected by the recent devastating floods across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the support was provided at a ceremony for the signing of exchange of notesContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna chapter, has commended the State governor, Sen. Uba Sani, for recalling some of the teachers dismissed by the immediate past administration in the state. The State NLC chairman, Mr Ayuba Suleiman, gave the commendation while addressing members of the NigerianContinue Reading
Projects By Angela Atabo The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced plans to commence nationwide ground-breaking ceremonies for its housing projects and has urged Nigerians to register early to benefit from affordable housing opportunities. FHA Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mr Oyetunde Ojo, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola, has emphasised the role of men in ensuring protection of women and girls in the family and the society at large. Matemilola spoke at the fourth “Men-Only” town hall meeting organised by Women FM radio in collaboration with theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) says it has constituted an independent investigation panel to examine the financial impropriety allegations against one of its bishops. Dr Gershinen Dajur, General Secretary, Church of Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Dajur, who said that theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) says the 2025 Education Conference of the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) will highlight insurers’ role in tackling climate change. NIA is organising the programme on behalf of Nigeria’s insurance market. Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, inContinue Reading
