‘Moderate fertilizer use could double African banana yields’
An IITA_led fertilizer_use study on East African highland bananas has shown that moderate application of mineral fertilizers could double the production of the crop. However, the study also found that majority of the banana growers in the region do not use fertilizers, missing out on the opportunity to maximize the crop’s food security and economic potentials. Over 70 million people in the East African highlands depend on banana as their primary source of food and income.
Danjuma donates N15bn to charity
FORMER Defence Minister, Lieutenant-General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has donated N15 billion ($100 million) to provide free medical and education services for under-privileged Nigerians.
Oil price rises, now $77p/b
Oil edged up above $77 a barrel on Wednesday, supported by the weaker dollar and rally in equities markets, as optimism over the global economy stoked hopes for higher fuel demand.
Presidency uncovers plans to discredit Jonathan
THE Presidency yesterday said it has uncovered plans by disgruntled elements within the government to carry out a well coordinated media onslaught against the person of the Acting President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and his immediate family; warning those behind the move are being monitored and in fullness of time they shall be brought to book.
Be wary of sycophants, cleric advises Jonathan
By Etop Ekanem LAGOS — CATHOLICS in Nigeria yesterday joined their counterparts in the rest of the World to celebrate Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40-day lent period, even as a cleric advised the nation’s Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan to be wary of sycophants who would mill around him. The advice was given […]
OAU workers halt academic activities
…accuse varsity of illegal deductions By Gbenga Olarinoye OSOGBO—Academic and administrative activities at the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, were yesterday grounded as workers of the institution barricaded all major roads on the campus. The workers were said to be protesting against the alleged double deduction of Pension Fund by the management of […]
