German Govt supports climate-smart rice farming in three states
The German Government has inaugurated the Carbon Offsetting Rice Emissions (CORE) Project to support 12,000 smallholder farmers in climate-smart rice production across Benue, Nasarawa, and Kano States.
Nigerian Emegwara breaks Guinness World Record for longest makeup application
Nigerian makeup artist, Theresa Emegwara has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest makeup application by an individual.
Agbaja nation woos investors to tap opportunities at 9th Mile multi-million Naira industrial park
By Chinedu Adonu The Agbaja Leaders of Thought (ALT), has called investors from Nigeria and beyond to buy into the Enugu Industrial Park. ALT made the call Tuesday at a press conference to announce the upcoming Agbaja Summit 2025, aimed to spotlight the multi- million naira Industrial Park located at the 9th Mile in Udi […]
Northwest leaders, security chiefs unite against terrorism, banditry
Stakeholders from security and development sectors gathered in Kaduna on Tuesday for the Northwest Summit on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE), calling for a coordinated regional strategy against terrorism, banditry, and extremist ideologies challenging the sub-region.
INEC schedules August 21, for Zamfara supplementary polls in 5 PUs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Zamfara has announced that it will conduct a supplementary election in five polling units of the Kaura Namoda South State Assembly constituency on August 21.
Ronaldo gets Hong Kong hero’s welcome, avoids Messi pitfall
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero’s welcome Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong — where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play.
Sinner withdraws from US Open mixed doubles draw
World number one Jannik Sinner, who was forced to retire during the final of the Cincinnati Open, and playing partner Katerina Siniakova have withdrawn from the US Open mixed doubles draw, tournament organisers confirmed Tuesday.
Mexican boxer Chavez Jr. deported from US over alleged cartel ties
Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been detained in Mexico after deportation by the United States to face drug cartel-related charges, Mexican authorities said Tuesday.
Govt should support media with tax incentives, relief on import duties – Soneye
….Media Sustainability: Soneye Advocates Tax Reliefs, Independent Fund for Journalism Abuja, Nigeria – Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has called on the Federal Government to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. […]
Bandits seized 8 of 10 wards, killed 12 in Katsina LG, lawmaker weeps
“Just yesterday, by the entrance of the town near the secondary school, they killed a young man and rustled four oxen”
NASS proposes distinct salary structure, job security for legislative aides
The National Assembly is considering the introduction of a distinct salary structure for legislative aides attached to the 469 federal lawmakers in the Senate and House of Representatives.
Nasarawa lawmaker appoints 106 aides
Mr Musa Gude, member representing Uke/Karshi Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, says he has appointed 106 aides to assist him in serving his people.
Bye-Election: INEC to present Certificates of Return to winners on Thursday
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has announced that it will present Certificates of Return to winners of federal legislative seats in last Saturday’s bye-elections.
Blue Economy: Nigeria will witness vast economic growth by 2030 – NPA chairman
Sen. Dayo Adeyeye, Board Chairman, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), says Nigeria will witness a vast and viable economic growth in the next five years through the Blue Economy. Adeyeye stated this on Tuesday while speaking as guest lecturer at a public lecture organised by the Centre for Blue Economy and Innovation, Olusegun Agagu University of […]
FG announces nationwide strategy to address housing deficit
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa made this known while inaugurating the FHA Express View Estate 1 and FHA Complex in Lugbe, Abuja on Tuesday.
Abiodun seeks Chinese partnership in mineral resources exploration
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for a partnership with Chinese investors to explore the numerous mineral resources that abound in the State.
