By Justina Auta The Federal Government has challenged young innovators to harness technology to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector and strengthen national food security, as winners of the 2026 Agriculture, Youth and Technology (AYuTe) Nigeria Challenge received 40,000 dollars in grants. The call was made at the grand finale of theContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Federal Government and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have launched the Renewed Hope Smallholder Agricultural Financing Programme to raise Nigeria’s annual grain output from about 11 million tonnes to 25 million tonnes. The Managing Director of BOA, Mr Ayodeji Oludare-Sotinrin, said the initiative would boost foodContinue Reading
Terrorism By Wandoo Sombo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says the Federal Government is more determined than ever to end terrorism and banditry in the country. Akume gave the assurance at a Peace and Security Summit Award on Friday in Abuja. Represented byContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it has established the Renewed Hope Mega Farm Estate in Ekiti, Kwara, Bauchi and Plateau states to improve service delivery to farmers across the country. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Mr Cornelius Adebayo, disclosed this in AbujaContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the deadly Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a viral disease affecting sheep and goats, to protect livelihoods, strengthen the livestock sector and support food security. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr Chinyere Akujobi,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government says the four legacy highway projects are progressing steadily, alongside approval of new road contracts to enhance connectivity and economic growth. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday, in Abuja. Umahi said the projects were centralContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Federal Government says it is prioritising land administration reforms to expand access to affordable housing for low-income earners and informal workers across the country. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, stated this on Thursday during the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Ogah Adikpe Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to revamping museums across the country to position them as modern repository for Nigeria’s cultural and historic heritage. She stated this at an event organised by the National Commission forContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Federal Government has released the results of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), with 10 candidates emerging as the highest scorers after each recorded 202 out of the maximum obtainable 210 marks. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, announced the results duringContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy through scientific research, biotechnology and precision medicine. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, made this known in a statement issued onContinue Reading
