Lagos, PLAN design strategy to curb agric waste
Considering the high volume of postharvest loss from agric produce as a result of non existence of technologies that can preserve fruits, vegetables, foods and crops for required micro-nutrients and for economic growth, Lagos State Government Ministry of Agriculture in conjunction with the Union of Perishable Farm Produce Traders of Lagos State, Postharvest Loss Alliance for Nutrition (PLAN), Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have commenced awareness on capacity building and public/market sensitisation on produce vehicle/crate projects to prevent further postharvest loss.
Shocker! How Obasanjo, Atiku, El-Rufai, others’re keeping Nigerians poorer – Falana
By Anthony Ogbonna Femi Falana, in this video by SaharaReporters, has allegedly exposed how some big politicians have been keeping Nigerians in perpetual poverty with their policies and actions.
Presidential ballot printing contract cancelled over links to Uhuru Kenyatta
A Kenyan court on Friday cancelled a contract to print presidential ballot papers for next month’s elections after the opposition claimed the winning company had links to President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Britain dismisses attempts to lure high finance to Paris
Britain’s government dismissed on Friday France’s attempt to lure high finance to Paris to cash in on Brexit, saying it would ensure that London remained the global financial hub.
US, Russia agree on ceasefire in southwest Syria
Russia and the United States have agreed to a ceasefire in southwest Syria starting from midday on Sunday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced Friday.
We won’t spare those threatening national peace, DSS warns
Apparently alarmed by the escalating threat to public peace, the Department of State Security has warned that it will not spare any individual or group threatening national peace.
122 countries adopt global treaty banning nuclear weapons
A global treaty banning nuclear weapons was adopted at the United Nations on Friday despite opposition from nuclear powers Britain, France and the United States which said it disregards the reality of dealing with international security threats such as North Korea.
Why many will lose their cars bought at Customs e-auction
Many Nigerians see the recently launched e-auction by the Nigerian Customs Service as an easy and cheap means of acquiring a car.
Restructuring: Okun people want out of Kogi, back to Ekiti state
A former Ambassador to the Gambia Segun Oladele, has called for the restructuring of the country adding that the process should include the return of Okun people of Kogi state to the South West.
Canada apologizes, pays damages to former Guantanamo detainee
The Canadian government on Friday issued an official apology and agreed to pay damages to a former Guantanamo detainee who was captured in Afghanistan at the age of 15 and had pleaded guilty to killing a US soldier.
Facebook wants to turn campus into a ‘village’
Facebook on Friday unveiled plans to transform its Silicon Valley headquarters campus into a “mixed-use village” complete with housing and retail shops.
$40m contract: GEJ’s cousin didn’t receive N650m for safe house – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exonerated Azibaola Robert, and his wife, Stella, of collecting any money paid for a ‘safe house’ by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) headed by the former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd).
Massive turn out as polio immunization flags off in Katsina
Massive turn out as polio immunization commenced on Friday in Jibia local government area of Katsina State.
Obasanjo urges Govt, Nigerians to encourage local entrepreneurs
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged government at all levels and Nigerians to encourage local entrepreneurs to grow the economy.
Council Elections: APGA threatens Kogi govt.
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Kogi chapter, on Friday threatened to drag Kogi Government to court over alleged refusal to conduct elections into the 21 local governments in the state.
Civil servants “FISH” housing programme back on track
Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, has assured civil servants that allocation of the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) houses would soon take-off.
