Commonwealth values excite Gov. AbdulRazaq
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara says the Commonwealth’s values of human rights, inclusion, equity, empowerment and robust pluralism are timeless and invaluable for sustainable peace […]
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NALDA, NYSC partner to establish 52 hectares of rice farm in Ebonyi
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) to establish 52 hectares of […]
World Bank helps protect buildings in Manila against quakes
The World Bank said on Thursday that it has approved a 300-million-dollar funding for the Philippines, to protect public buildings in the capital, including schools […]
Mohammed solicits Japanese intervention in schools’ construction
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has solicited the intervention of the Japanese government in the construction of modern schools in the state. The governor […]
Food security: recruit more personnel to secure farmlands, stakeholders urge FG
Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have urged the Federal Government to recruit more security personnel to secure farmlands to boost food production. According to them, […]
Ex-IGP Idris urges Nigerians to support Police
A former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, has called on Nigerians to support the Nigeria Police in its relentless efforts to tackle […]
Emir of Ningi urges traditional title holders to bring positive changes to their communities
Alhaji Yunusa Danyaya, Emir of Ningi, Bauchi state has urged traditional title holders to deliver positive change in their communities. Danyaya made the call when […]
Stolen artifacts: Oba of Benin disowns impostors
The Oba Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has disowned two groups which he described as “impostors“ fronting for the return of artifacts which the British looted […]
ACF expresses reservation on ransom
Apex northern socio-cultural body, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed reservations about paying money to secure abductees. The body expressed its feelings in a […]
Skills acquisition, solution to unemployment in Nigeria — NDE
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Kaduna State directorate on Wednesday said that acquisition of relevant skills would help reduce the level of youths unemployment […]
Tinubu vows to sustain Nigeria’s progressive agenda beyond 2023
Sen Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed strong support for the progressive agenda in Nigeria, with a promise to […]
NDE trains Kebbi youths on sustainable agriculture
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Kebbi, has commenced training of 100 unemployed youths in Modern Agricultural Production, Marketing and Agri-preneurial under its Sustainable […]
NACCIMA calls for urgent action to address spiralling inflation
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called for urgent action to address the underlying causes of the nation’s […]
Prince Philip brought global prominence to Nigeria’s rich natural heritage – NCF
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has commiserated with Her Majesty, the Queen of England and the Royal Family on the passing of Prince Philip, the […]
Our free train policy is to restore lost glory, says Osun Govt
The Osun government said it would continue to provide free train ride system for the people of the state as a way of restoring its […]
Achebe Memorial International Conference: Participants harp on reviving African values
Participants at the just concluded late Prof. Chinua Achebe Fourth Memorial International Conference have stressed the need to revive African values and culture. This is […]
Yewande: Troubled tenures of female appointees, By Zainab Suleiman -Okino
Last year, protests rocked the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) over allegations of corruption levelled against the Executive Secretary, Mrs Yewande Sadiku. The protesters called […]
NBS Report: Minister says economy poised for stable growth
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed has attributed the recent exit of the nation from recession to diversification efforts of the […]
Runsewe urges Envoy designates to promote Nigeria’s cultural economy abroad
Chief Segun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called on Ambassador designates to promote Nigerian cultural economy in their new places […]
Aremu tasks Governors on governance, demands for impeachment for security lapses
In the wake of serial attacks, abduction of students by some bandits in the country, a front line trade unionist has advised state governors […]
Nigerians submit 9,777 requests to INEC for additional polling units in the country –Prof. Yakubu
The National Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmud Yakubu, on Tuesday, disclosed that as at Feb. 15, the commission had received 9,777 unsolicited […]
Don urges FG to improve agricultural production to cushion climate change effect
The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, has called on the Federal Government to improve agricultural production to boost food supply and cushion the […]
Group wants FG to revamp ailing fisheries sub-sector
The National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN), on Monday in Abuja, urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the country’s […]
Protect infrastructure in your community, FG charges C’ River youths
The Federal Government has urged youths of Ikot Akwa Umo Edem community in Cross River to intensify efforts in ensuring protection of government infrastructure […]
Prices of China’s agricultural products edged up
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, says the wholesale prices of its agricultural products edged up on Thursday. The latest China agricultural […]