47 h. ago Hit Song With Davido Didn’t Change My Life As I Expected – Spyro

Spyro, a Nigerian singer, has discussed how his high-profile collaboration with Afrobeats stars Davido and Mayorkun didn’t achieve the lasting success he had anticipated. In 2018, the singer released a remix of his song “Funke,” featuring Davido, the DMW label boss, and Mayorkun. In a recent interview on HipTV, shared on X Monday, the 34-year-old […] The post Hit Song With Davido Didn’t Change My Life As I Expected – Spyro appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Improved accounting syllabus targets public finance gaps, digital competence

By Chukwuma Umeorah To support Nigeria’s fiscal reform agenda and improve public sector accountability, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has said that its reviewed syllabus targets critical gaps in public finance while equipping accountants with digital competencies to meet emerging global demands. Speaking at the launch in Lagos, Chairman of the Syllabus […] The post Improved accounting syllabus targets public finance gaps, digital competence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago KCCI calls on small entrepreneurs to embrace partnerships, new skills

By Ngozi Nwoke Small business owners have been called upon to collaborate with one another to achieve success. The call was made at the Kosofe Chamber of Commerce & Industry business dialogue, which was organised in collaboration with the Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship International (Nigeria) in Lagos. While welcoming the participants to the event, […] The post KCCI calls on small entrepreneurs to embrace partnerships, new skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Presidency engages media to boost agric reporting, food security

The Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) recently convened a strategic dialogue with leading Media Houses and Agricultural Journalists in read more Presidency engages media to boost agric reporting, food security

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3 d. ago Food Security: Gov Buni Assures More Agric Interventions, Other Support For Farmers

As part of efforts to ensure food security, the Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has restated the commitments of his administration towards providing more agricultural interventions among other support for farmers for better results. Buni who stated this while flagging off the distribution of 30, 000 bags of 10kg rice donated to the […]

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3 d. ago Agricultural Commodity Associations Unite To Boost Food Security

The leadership of various Agricultural Commodity Associations in Nigeria convened in Abuja for their inaugural joint meeting, where they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security and national development through strategic collaboration. The high-level meeting over the weekend brought together key stakeholders nationwide, including Engr. Aminu Muhammad, President of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria […]

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4 d. ago Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects

Byline: Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerian farmers have urged the federal government and the National Assembly to allocate constituency project funds to provide high-quality seeds, particularly TELA maize, to reduce maize imports. Smallholder farmers, facing challenges accessing improved seeds, criticise the misuse of lawmakers’ constituency allowances on infrastructure with minimal impact on food security. Shehu Usman, […] The post Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Seed council catalyst for Nigeria’s food security revolution

Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari, the newly inaugurated director general, National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), has assured his tenure wil be a read more Seed council catalyst for Nigeria’s food security revolution -NASC DG

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8 d. ago Ndume hails Tinubu on food security, calls for naira stabilisation

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday, praised the Federal Government over its declaration of national emergency on food insecurity. Ndume gave the commendation in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja. His plaudit comes barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu made the declaration on Monday, while opening the 6th Read More

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8 d. ago Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security, describing it as a bold step towards addressing hunger and inflation across the country. The senator has called for the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to monitor and enforce policy […] The post Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago N/East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has dismissed claims by the National Assembly North-East Caucus that it excluded the region from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, clarified that not only is the North-East included, but some of […] The post N/East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Minister rejects N’East lawmakers claim of exclusion from SAPZ programme

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on Saturday, dismissed the claim by the North-East Caucus of the National Assembly that the region was excluded from the $530m Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone programme of the Federal Government. Last Thursday, the North-East lawmakers raised concerns over the exclusion of its region from the Read More

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1 week ago Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

As part of efforts to boost agricultural production and food security drive of the Federal Government, the Adamawa State Government read more Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

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1 week ago North East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus

By Okwe Obi, Abuja The federal government has refuted claims by the National Assembly North-East Caucus that the region was left out of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, clarified during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday that the North-East is included, with some states […] The post North East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG partners with JICA to support 500,000 farmers ahead of 2025 wet season

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) has launched a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support 500,000 farmers before the 2025 wet season. This aims to boost agricultural production and food security nationwide. Valued at N12 billion, the initiative falls under JICA’s Food Security Emergency Support funding. It focuses on […] The post FG partners with JICA to support 500,000 farmers ahead of 2025 wet season appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ogun, Osun river basin demands accountability, collaboration to achieve food security

The newly appointed Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Mr Ayobami Oyalowo, on Wednesday, pledged to prioritise accountability and collaboration to achieve President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda. Oyalowo described Tinubu as a leader who is so committed to achieving food security and therefore deserves the support of all Nigerians Read More

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2 w. ago Food security: Tinubu’s administration earmarked N350 billion for reticulation, desilting of dams – Senator Adeola

…as he donates farm equipment, inputs to 3,082 farmers in Ogun   Laide Raheem, Abeokuta   Determined to boost food efficiency, ensure food security and tackle hunger President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has earmarked N350 billion in the 2025 budget, for the reticulation and desilting of various dams across the country to carry out all […] The post Food security: Tinubu’s administration earmarked N350 billion for reticulation, desilting of dams – Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Shettima, Adesina advocate strong political will as Kaduna unveils agro

Vice President Kashim Shettima and President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, have emphasised the need for sustained political commitment as Kaduna State inaugurates its Special Agro-Industrial Zones initiative. SAPZ is an initiative designed to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, and promote industrialisation in the agricultural sector. The SAPZ programme is being Read More

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2 w. ago Reps commence probe of N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers fund, others

By Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has started investigating the ₦1.12 trillion disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). The probe also covers other federal government agricultural initiatives from 2017 to 2024. Committee Chairman Chike Okafor spoke at the first […] The post Reps commence probe of N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers fund, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Food Security: NNPC trains Enugu farmers on modern agricultural techniques

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka   The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, NNPC Foundation, has trained vulnerable farmers in Nsukka, Enugu State on Modern Agriculture Techniques and Market Access Strategies.   Speaking in Nsukka on Tuesday during the 3-day training workshop, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director, NNPC Foundation said […] The post Food Security: NNPC trains Enugu farmers on modern agricultural techniques appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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