Minister tasks stakeholders on solutions to accelerate dairy sector
Dr Mohammed Abubakar, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has called on experts to proffer solutions that will accelerate growth across the dairy value chain. […]
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Diaspora Nigerians laud NASS over adoption clause in electoral amendment bill
Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDO-Europe) has urged the Federal Government to consider amendment of the constitution to allow Nigerians abroad to vote during elections. […]
Order freezing our bank accounts has crippled all activities, Benue Govt tells court
The Benue State Government, on Thursday, appealed to a Federal High Court, Abuja, to set aside its earlier order, freezing all its bank accounts.Counsel to […]
UNICEF, Airtel Africa accelerate digital learning in Nigeria, 12 African countries
Airtel Africa and UNICEF have announced a five-year pan-African partnership to help accelerate the roll-out of digital learning through connecting schools to the internet and […]
UN General Assembly debate underscores need to deliver on climate actions
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday underscored the need for Member States to deliver on climate actions, bridging the financial gap and addressing the technical […]
EU leaders endorse temporary measures to manage energy crisis
The leaders of the European Union (EU) member states have endorsed a package of measures to deal with the immediate effects of the spike in […]
Okowa presents 2022 budget of N469.5bn to state assembly
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday, presented a budget proposal of N469.5 billion for 2022 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for […]
Film industry is ‘new oil’ that can attract investors, says NFVCB boss
Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says the film industry was the ‘new oil’ that could attract investors and […]
WHO honours Black American Henrietta Lacks, whose cells transformed medical research
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Wednesday recognised Henrietta Lacks, a Black American woman, for her world-changing legacy with a special award. […]
Godwin Emefiele, Bitt Inc. and that lavish 60th birthday bash in Jamaica, By Onyema Dike
The Central Bank of Nigeria announced that it would launch its digital currency, eNaira on October 1, 2021. It did not happen. In a statement, […]
Buhari approves N13.3bn for take-off of Community Policing Initiative
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N13.3billion for the take-off of the Community Policing initiative across the country. The president made this known at the opening […]
We expect NNPC to be nothing less than global oil company – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday received the certificate of incorporation of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, saying the country expects nothing less from the Board […]
PIA: Buhari receives NNPC Certificate of incorporation, challenges management
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja received the certificate of incorporation of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). […]
Buhari’s 2022 Budget Speech
2022 BUDGET SPEECH Budget of Economic Growth and Sustainability Delivered By: His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria At the Joint Session […]
Northeast residents want speedy passage of 2022 Appropriation Bill
Some residents of Bauchi and Damaturu in Yobe have called on the National Assembly to ensure speedy passage of the 2022 Appropriation Bill presented by […]
APC says 2022 Budget designed to accelerate FG’s ongoing diversification of economy
All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday in Abuja, said the proposed 2022 National Budget was designed to accelerate Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to diversify the […]
Gains of joint efforts against insurgency
By Barnabas Joshua The tide has definitely turned in the protracted war of attrition against Boko Haram insurgents and their bandit offshoots. The insurgents have […]
Wike calls for egalitarian Nigeria
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has called for the creation of an egalitarian Nigeria as the country is blessed with hardworking and resourceful people. Wike […]
Nigeria and the Need for Food Security
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi The right to sufficient food is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in subsequent international law. Food security […]
Eurozone inflation accelerates to decade high in August as estimated
Eurozone inflation accelerated as initially estimated in August to a near decade high, final data from Eurostat showed on Friday. Inflation rose to 3 per […]
WHO asks for commitments on maternal, newborn health
Every day, approximately 800 women and 6,700 babies lose their lives around the time of childbirth. In addition, nearly 5,400 babies are stillborn daily, with […]
Doctor’s strike: Court fixes Friday for ruling as parties agree to negotiation
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, has fixed Friday for ruling in a suit between the striking members of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors ( NARD) and […]
Excitement as Sanwo-Olu launches Lagos SDG Youth Alliance
•Nollywood Stars Jim Iyke, Jumoke Odetola, DJ Cuppy among champions to Drive Youth-led Initiative Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, formally launched Lagos […]
NEPZA, NIPC partner on investments’ in new special economic zones
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) are partnering on the migration of investments to new Special Economic Zones […]
NARTO, Dangote Refinery collaborate on efficient products distribution
Road Transport owners across Nigeria have expressed optimism that the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery would deepen the downstream sector and positively impact their businesses. The […]