9 d. ago We ate special rice on Nigeria’s independence, its regrettable what we see years after —Abaribe

Tribune Online We ate special rice on Nigeria’s independence, its regrettable what we see years after —Abaribe Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Power, who is representing Abia South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber. In this interview with TAIWO ADISA, he speaks of the high hopes citizens had of Nigeria at independence and the lowering standards being experienced years after. He also speaks about the push for political […] We ate special rice on Nigeria’s independence, its regrettable what we see years after —Abaribe Tribune Online

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1 week ago Senator Adebule distributes 600 bags of rice to Muslim clerics, others

Tribune Online Senator Adebule distributes 600 bags of rice to Muslim clerics, others THE senator representing Lagos West District, Dr Idiat Adebule, has distributed 600 bags of rice to clerics and other groups of Muslims across the district. Senator Adebule said the distribution was in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to her, President Tinubu’s programmes are geared towards making life comfortable for Nigerians. She […] Senator Adebule distributes 600 bags of rice to Muslim clerics, others Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Palliatives: Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents

The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state. President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, who was represented by an Executive Director, in the Group, Hajiya, Marya Dangote noted that the gesture is part of the over […] The post Palliatives: Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cement truck used to smuggle parboiled rice to Nigeria intercepted in Oyo, Osun

By Oluseye Ojo The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a Sino truck owned by one of the big players in the cement industry in Nigeria, which was used to smuggle 370 bags of foreign parboiled rice of 50 kilogrammes each into the country. The Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja, who disclosed […] The post Cement truck used to smuggle parboiled rice to Nigeria intercepted in Oyo, Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Shop owners count losses as fire razes goods at Benue rice mill

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Properties and food stuffs worth millions of naira have been razed by fire at the Rice mill market located at Wurukum by the North Bank bridge in Makurdi. Our correspondent gathered that two shops were completely destroyed with all the rice processing machines, including processed and non processed rice as well […] The post Shop owners count losses as fire razes goods at Benue rice mill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts cement truck loaded with bags of rice

Tribune Online Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts cement truck loaded with bags of rice Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service recorded a seizure of smuggled goods with a duty paid value of N468,706,602 million within the last 17 days, including a truck with a popular cement manufacturing company’s name loaded with bags of foreign rice. Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts cement truck loaded with bags of rice Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Navy Intercepts 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Lagos

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has intercepted at least 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations against smugglers along the Badagry creeks. The Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, confirmed the seizures between March 7 and 14 in a statement issued […] The post Navy Intercepts 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054m

By Steve Agbota Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it intercepted smuggled hard drugs, petroleum, rice and other contraband with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N267.054 million. The smuggled items include 444 parcels of cannabis sativa (marijuana), 181 packs of Tramadol, 600 bottles of Codeine Syrup (100ml each), and 240 […] The post Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago The untapped potential for Nigeria’s indigenous rice varieties to contribute to food security and sustainability goals 

Tribune Online The untapped potential for Nigeria’s indigenous rice varieties to contribute to food security and sustainability goals    Nigerian local rice varieties, typically unpolished and aromatic, hold immense potential to enhance food security, promote sustainability, and support positive dietary goals. Ofada rice, Ilesha rice, Abakaliki, Ekpoma and Igbimo rice brands are more than just culinary staples—they are a potential sustainable alternative to imported rice. The global potential of indigenous grains The rising global […] The untapped potential for Nigeria’s indigenous rice varieties to contribute to food security and sustainability goals  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Dangote Foundation To Spend N16bn On Bags Of Rice For 1m Nigerians

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) launched the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project, valued at N16 billion, on Thursday. Speaking at the ceremony in Kano, the chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, said the distribution of one million […]

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2 w. ago Dangote Foundation flags off N16bn national food intervention programme

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) on Thursday, commenced the distribution of the staple food as part of the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project estimated to cost N16 billion. Speaking during the flag-off of the nationwide distribution in Kano, chairman of […] The post Dangote Foundation flags off N16bn national food intervention programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Aliko Dangote Foundation targets one million Nigerians with one million bags of rice worth N16bn

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) Thursday launched the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued at N16 billion. Speaking at the ceremony in Kano, chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr. Aliko Dangote said the distribution of one million bags of […] The post Aliko Dangote Foundation targets one million Nigerians with one million bags of rice worth N16bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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