2 h. ago Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A farmers’ group, Green Revolution Farmers Feed the Nation Foundation (GRFFNF) has said it intends to cultivate 150,000 hectares of farmland in each of the six geopolitical zones across the country through its Green Rewards Farm Settlement initiative. The Director General of the group, Jonathan Okwudiri, who disclosed this at a […] The post Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss

Tribune Online We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has stated that he has the mandate to transform Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria. He made this declaration on Tuesday, February 25, 2024, while hosting officials from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) in his office in Abuja. Bishop […] We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Ramadan: Church Distributes Foodstuffs, Others To Needy Muslims In Kaduna

The Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, on Friday distributed food items to over 1,000 Muslims and Islamic schools in preparation for the 30-day Ramadan fasting period. General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Yohanna Buru while distributing the items at the Kano Road Central Mosque in Kaduna, explained that the […]

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4 h. ago Tinubu Pledges Broadband Expansion, Strengthening Of Policy Research Institutions

President Bola Tinubu has implored the new graduates of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as well as other policymakers to take the lead in driving the nation’s digital transformation and tech-driven economic growth. This, the president said, is premised on plans by his administration to revitalise NIPSS by “fully digitising its […]

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4 h. ago Oyo Gov’t Flags Off Health Insurance Scheme For 10,000 Primary School Pupils

Oyo State government has officially flagged off the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 local government areas of the state were presented their Insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday at the Ibadan Civic Center, Idi-Ape in Ibadan by the Deputy Governor, […]

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5 h. ago Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo

By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued an ultimatum to foreign airlines operating in the country to patronise local catering services or risk having their summer flight schedules rejected. The statement was made during a stakeholders meeting focused on “Transforming the Aviation Industry” held in Lagos on Friday. […] The post Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO

Tribune Online 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has reported that around 6,000 transformers were vandalised across Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states during the four-day nationwide blackout. However, the company stated that KEDCO issues monthly bills totalling N12 billion across the three states but often collects less than N6 billion. Revealing this at a town hall meeting […] 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Keyamo threatens international airlines over local caterer patronage

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has threatened to reject the summer schedule of foreign airlines that refuse to patronize local caterers for outboard meals. The minister made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting on ‘Transforming the Aviation Industry’ held in Lagos on Friday. Keyamo expressed his dissatisfaction with international airlines for Read More

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8 h. ago Special Foundation Empowers 35,000 Underprivileged Across Africa

After eight years of impactful initiatives, the Special Foundation said it has emerged as a pivotal force in educational development, directly affecting over 35,000 lives across Africa. The Foundation released its 2024 Annual Impact Report, showcasing excellent milestone achievements in its continued mission to transform Africa’s next generation of leaders through education. The report spotlighted […]

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11 h. ago Danny Oyekan: How Blockchain Can Transform Africa’s Economy And Governance

Picture a bustling marketplace in Lagos. Traders shout out their prices, customers haggle, and transactions happen in cash. It is a trust-based system that lacks efficiency, transparency, and security. Imagine a future where every transaction is recorded in a digital ledger, accessible to all, and immune to fraud. This is the promise of blockchain technology—a […]

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13 h. ago Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils, enrolls 10,000

Tribune Online Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils, enrolls 10,000 Oyo State Government, the first in Nigeria, on Thursday, formally announced the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s health insurance scheme to give access to healthcare to public school children in the state. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 LGAs, were presented with their insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday […] Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils, enrolls 10,000 Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Education crucial for Africa leadership transformation – Moghalu

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has emphasised that education is the key to transforming governance in Africa. Speaking at an information session in Lagos on Tuesday, Moghalu, who serves as the inaugural president of the African School of Governance, Kigali, Rwanda, underscored the critical role of education in Read More

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20 h. ago Education minister tasks teachers on constant capacity development

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Thursday,  tasked teachers on continuous investment in developing their capacity. This, he said, is crucial for national progress. The minister made this call in Benin at the NEPL/Seplat Energy JV 2025 Seplat education summit, themed “Transforming the Education Workforce: A Critical Success for Nation Building.” The minister was Read More

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21 h. ago Kano commissioner insists 160 ‘ghost’ workers in water board, staff begin strike

Both the permanent and casual staff of the Kano State Water Board have embarked on an indefinite strike and conducted Alqunut (special supplication) prayers in protest against the management’s refusal to implement the N70,000 minimum wage and confirm the casual staff. Arewa PUNCH observed that the workers took to the streets, demanding the immediate approval Read More

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21 h. ago Police arrest 2,322 suspects, recover N784,000 from corrupt cops in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has disclosed significant achievements in its crime prevention efforts for 2024, highlighting the effectiveness of its community policing strategy. According to the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Ahmed Wakil, a total of 1,182 cases were recorded, resulting in the arrest of 2,322 suspects. He explained that of these, 678 Read More

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23 h. ago Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils

Tribune Online Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils The Oyo State government, on Thursday formally announced the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s health insurance scheme to give access to healthcare to public school children in the state. Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils Tribune Online

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27 h. ago FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister

Tribune Online FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister The Federal Government has announced plans to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas to expand access to telecommunications services and improve digital connectivity across the country. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made this known after leading Airtel executives on a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […] FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister Tribune Online

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27 h. ago COAS increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

Tribune Online COAS increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000 Expressing disappointment that troops were still receiving N1,500 as their daily feeding allowance, the COAS assured them of his commitment to improving their welfare. COAS increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000 Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Oyo unveils free health insurance for 10,000 primary school pupils

The Oyo State Government, on Thursday, officially launched the enrolment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. Flagging off the enrolment at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi-Ape, the state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring pupils have sound minds for effective learning. The initiative covers children from Read More

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29 h. ago ARCN advocates digital transformation in agric extension services

Tribune Online ARCN advocates digital transformation in agric extension services "The summit aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which prioritises the modernisation of agriculture through mechanization, research, and digital technology," he said. ARCN advocates digital transformation in agric extension services Tribune Online

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