5 h. ago Sokoto distributes foodstuffs and financial assistance to islamic leaders

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has distributed foodstuffs and financial assistance to Imams, their deputies and Mu’adhins across the state to support them during the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who flagged off the distribution ceremony, announced that each Imam would receive five bags of maize and N100,000, while their […] The post Sokoto distributes foodstuffs and financial assistance to islamic leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago AMEDI Lafia: NASENI Is Enhancing Soilless Farming To Boost Food Security

One of the seventh wonders of the ancient world-the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, was one of the earliest known hydroponic structures used for the planting of herbs, lettuce, shrubs and vines. The plants were suspended over terraces and draped over walls. It is from this beautiful piece many Agriculturists draw inspiration on what culminated into […]

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7 h. ago Traders sue NAFDAC, SON for Onitsha drug market closure, allege theft

Four traders at Ogbo Ogwu Bridge Head Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have dragged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, the NAFDAC Zonal Director, South-East, Dr Martins Iluyomade and the Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to a Federal High Court sitting Read More

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11 h. ago A.R.N Foods raises N3.86bn in oversubscribed series 1 commercial paper

A.R.N Foods Limited, an agricultural commodities trading firm in Nigeria, has announced the successful completion of its Series 1 Commercial read more A.R.N Foods raises N3.86bn in oversubscribed series 1 commercial paper

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11 h. ago US: Musk’s Starlink secures FAA contract for IT network upgrade

Tribune Online US: Musk’s Starlink secures FAA contract for IT network upgrade The move has raised fresh concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who also serves in the Trump administration as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he has advocated for deep cuts in federal spending, including at the FAA. US: Musk’s Starlink secures FAA contract for IT network upgrade Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Ramadan: Sokoto Gov’t Roles Out Packages For Vulnerable Residents, Imams

In preparation for the Islamic fasting period of Ramadan, the Sokoto State Government has increased its free feeding centres to 155 from 130 for last year, and extended support to 300 individuals’ centres to ensure that no one was left without a meal to break their fast. The state has also commenced distribution of foodstuffs […]

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16 h. ago Ramadan: Sokoto Gov’t Roles Out Packages For Vulnerable Residents, Clerics

In preparation for the Islamic fasting period of Ramadan, the Sokoto State Government has increased its free feeding centres to 155 from 130 for last year, and extended support to 300 individuals’ centres to ensure that no one was left without a meal to break their fast. The state has also commenced distribution of foodstuffs […]

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16 h. ago Ramadan: Sokoto Gov’t Rolls Out Packages For Vulnerable Residents, Clerics

In preparation for the Islamic fasting period of Ramadan, the Sokoto State Government has increased its free feeding centres to 155 from 130 for last year, and extended support to 300 individuals’ centres to ensure that no one was left without a meal to break their fast. The state has also commenced distribution of foodstuffs […]

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18 h. ago Social media falsehood complicating our healthcare challenges, says FG

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has lamented the devastating effect of social media falsehood, stressing that it is complicating healthcare delivery services in Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, raised these concerns at the first quarterly meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee (NTLC) on Primary […] The post Social media falsehood complicating our healthcare challenges, says FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago JUST IN: Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N1.3bn damages

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and Read More

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18 h. ago JUST IN: Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N100.3bn damages

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and Read More

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19 h. ago UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Tribune Online UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 “We must change our national security posture because a generational challenge demands a generational response,” Starmer said. UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 Tribune Online

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19 h. ago FG promises partnership with Agbeyewa farms to boost food security

Tribune Online FG promises partnership with Agbeyewa farms to boost food security The federal government has expressed readiness to partner with the leading agriculture firm, Agbeyewa Farms, towards boosting food security and economic development in the country. FG promises partnership with Agbeyewa farms to boost food security Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Food Production: Nigeria Receives First Batch Of Farm Implements From Belarus

The Federal Government has received the first batch of 2,000 tractors and 9,027 other farming equipment from Belarus as part of efforts to enhance mechanised farming and accelerate food production across the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, confirmed the development in a video posted on X.com on Tuesday. […]

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22 h. ago Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system

Tribune Online Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system The Nigerian agriculture research system received its last attention from the government over 25 years ago, as Nigeria continued to battle low crop yield and poor animal production amidst surging population. Research is the basis of agricultural production. Without an effective research system, farmers will be unable to get viable seed for planting, livestock production […] Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Study, work permits at risk: What travelers need to know about new Canada visa rules

Tribune Online Study, work permits at risk: What travelers need to know about new Canada visa rules Canada has introduced significant immigration policy changes, granting border officials expanded powers to cancel study permits, work permits, and visitor visas. The new regulations, which took effect on January 31, 2025, are raising concerns among international travellers, particularly Indian students and workers. Under the revised Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, Canadian border officials now have […] Study, work permits at risk: What travelers need to know about new Canada visa rules Tribune Online

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22 h. ago VIDEO: FG receives first batch of farming equipment from Belarus

The Federal Government has received the first batch of 2,000 tractors and 9,027 other farming equipment from Belarus as part of its efforts to accelerate food production in the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, announced this in a video posted on X.com on Tuesday. He wrote, “Nigeria has Read More

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23 h. ago Expert raises alarm over rising homelessness in Nigeria, Africa 

Tribune Online Expert raises alarm over rising homelessness in Nigeria, Africa  Homelessness is on the rise in Nigeria and around the African continent, International Housing Finance Specialist, Mr Kunle Faleti, has raised the alarm. For this reason, he has charged policymakers, operators and stakeholders in Nigeria’s housing finance, building and construction industries to always remember that home ownership by the people should not be taken for […] Expert raises alarm over rising homelessness in Nigeria, Africa  Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report 

Tribune Online Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report  Nigeria’s commercial real estate market is poised to achieve a staggering value of  $362.27 billion by 2025, report by Statista Market Insights, has said. This projection, according to the report, took into account various factors and trends in the Nigerian real estate sector. Additionally, the report anticipated that the market would experience a consistent annual […] Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report  Tribune Online

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23 h. ago ANI Launches Beekeeping To Promote Food Security In Adamawa, Taraba

To complement efforts by the federal government to secure food through agriculture, the African Nature Investment Foundation (ANI) has launched a beekeeping programme for farmers living around the two sectors of Gashak-Gumti National Park, located in Adamawa and Taraba states in the northeastern part of Nigeria. Gashaka is south of the park located in Taraba […]

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