Agric Ministry targets 2,000 tractors yearly to boost food production
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, has said the production of 2,000 tractors yearly would enhance food production, create jobs for farmers, especially women and youth. He stated this while receiving in audience a delegation from John Deere led by its Vice President, Jason Braintley, in his office in […]
CAPPA decries Tobacco industry’s interference in public health policy
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has frowned at what it called “the insidious interference of the tobacco industry in Nigeria’s pro-public health efforts.” Speaking at the presentation of the ‘Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2023’, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in Lagos, the non-governmental organization accused government officials of undermining […]
Over 30,000 Nigerians have benefited from the Commonwealth scholarship scheme, says FG
The Federal Government has said that no fewer than 30,000 Nigerians have benefited from the Commonwealth scholarship scheme since its inception in 1959. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo said this at the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) nomination interview in Abuja on Monday. He said the number […]
Trial of former Lagos speaker Ikuforiji, stalled
The trial of a former speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, over money laundering was on Monday, stalled because Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court did not sit. The case which was first fixed for continuation of trial on Nov. 15, could not proceed at the last […]
How troops foiled attack on Yobe gov’s convoy in Borno, by DHQ
The Defence Headquarters said troops of 29 Task Force Brigade foiled the attack by terrorists on the convoy of Yobe Governor along Maiduguri-Damaturu road on Saturday. A statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Monday in Abuja, said the troops also recovered the two vehicles affected in the incident. He […]
Fractured economy: Don’t complain, Obi tells Tinubu, fix it
By Olayinka Oyegbile The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election has faulted the claim by President Bola Tinubu that the country was bankrupt. Speaking to journalists at the departure hall of the Akwa Ibom International Airport at the weekend, Obi said the president should not complain about the […]
MARAN Annual Lecture on Threats to Maritime Security Now Holds November 29
BY ALEX AKAO The maiden edition of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN’s), forthcoming annual lecture is set to focus on Maritime Safety. The event tagged MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL) earlier scheduled for November 21 will now take place Wednesday, November 29, 2023. This is contained in a press statement released by the […]
ValueJet aircraft overshoots runway in Port Harcourt
A ValueJet aircraft on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, slipped on taxing after landing at the Port Harcourt airport. The CRJ 900 Bombardier aircraft, with registration 5N-BXR skipped off the runway after a successful landing. However, no casualty was recorded as all passengers on board disembarked without any injuries. […]
Rwanda’s Foreign Ministry lauds Tinubu, says TAC scheme, noble
Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation has lauded President Bola Tinubu on the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme, describing it as a noble and truest platform for the promotion of Pan-Africanism. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Nkem Anyata-Lafia, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Dr […]
Don seeks women’s inclusion in marine, blue economy
Funmilola Agbebi, a Professor of Fisheries Economies and International Marine Policy, has called for the inclusion of women in the marine and blue economy. Agbebi, of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, made the call while delivering the fourth inaugural lecture of the […]
