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July 31, 2025
Nwifuru’s Suspension of Commissioners Sparks Call for Role Re-evaluation
Abuja: A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ita Enang, has advised state governors to critically re-assess the roles and responsibilities of commissioners and aides, in line with constitutional provisions. Enang, a former Senior Sp…
Dangote Advocates Budget-Friendly Mass Housing for Nigerians
Abuja: Dangote Cement Plc has urged stakeholders in the housing industry to consider budget-friendly mass housing schemes for Nigerians. Speaking at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show, the National Sales Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dolapo…
Super Falcons’ $100,000 Reward Sparks National Debate on Reward Culture
Lagos: When the final whistle blew at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Super Falcons of Nigeria stood triumphant. They had edged host Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final, capturing their record-extendi…
Nigeria and WFP Collaborate on Climate-Smart Agriculture for Vulnerable Communities
Addis ababa: The Nigerian Government has announced its commitment to enhancing its collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) to implement climate-smart agricultural solutions aimed at assisting vulnerable communities. Vice-President Kashim She…
Procurement: PPDC Unveils $7,500 Grant to Empower Grassroots Project Monitors
Abuja: The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has unveiled an application portal for the 7,500 dollars ‘Budeshi Mini Grant’ designed to empower grassroots actors monitoring public procurement projects. Speaking at a news conference on Thursd…
NigComSat Projects $3 Billion Annual Revenue
Abuja: The Director-General of Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited (NigComSat), Jane Egerton-Idehen, has announced the organisation’s ambitious projection of generating an average annual revenue of three billion dollars. Egerton-Idehen shared this…
PRAWA Boss Advocates for the Abolition of Death Penalty in Nigeria
Abuja: Dr Uju Agomoh, the Executive Director of Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), has reiterated her call for Nigeria to abolish the death penalty. Agomoh emphasized the need for the Nigerian government to align its justice system …
Nigeria Commits $538 Million to Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones – Shettima
Addis ababa: Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria has already committed $538.05 million to the first phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. Shettima made this known at the United Nations Food Systems Summit Stoc…
Shettima Advocates Lake Chad Revival at UN Summit on Food
Addis ababa: Vice-President Kashim Shettima has advocated the reviving of the Lake Chad to enhance all-year farming and support the Green Revolution Project. Shettima made the call at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Nigeria Maps 10-Year Youths-Led Agricultural Renewal Plan
Addis ababa: The Federal Government has unveiled a 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026-2035) to transform its agricultural sector. Vice-president Kashim Shettima stated this at a high-level dialogue between African youths agri-food entrepreneurs and A…