Derivation fund : CSOs renew calls for payment to oil bearing communities
By Jimitota Onoyume Civil society organisations, CSOs in the Niger Delta have renewed appeal to the federal government to pay the 13 per cent derivation fund to oil-producing communities. Coordinator, Niger Delta Civil Society Forum, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, in a statement said the continued payment of the derivation fund to state governments was a distortion […]
Jigawa, Argentina strengthen livestock ties as Nigeria advances Alfalfa‑led export strategy
The Governor Umar Namadi-led Jigawa State Government is translating federal livestock reforms into subnational action through strategic partnerships aligned with the Jigawa State Agricultural Transformation Policy. A major milestone in this effort was the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Jigawa State Government and El‑Meena Farms Ltd, which launched the Jigawa Alfalfa Value Chain Development […]
Grammy 2026: Why Tyla beat Davido, others – Member of Recording Academy, Richardine Bartee
US-based Nigerian music professional and a member of the Grammy Recording Academy, Richardine Bartee, has offered a simple explanation as to why South African singer Tyla beat Davido and other nominees to win the Best African Performance category award at the just concluded 68th Grammy ceremony.
African Grammy milestones: Fela, Makeba, Kidjo, Tyla lead
There have been many African musicians and singers who have graced the Grammy stage at one time or another.
The SEDC will need protection from political extortion, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
When he presented his budget proposals for 2024 to Nigeria’s National Assembly, the first full year of appropriations under his presidency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu identified as his priorities human asset development, poverty reduction and fighting insecurity. Last week, his official spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, appeared to forget or renounce that policy direction, when he acknowledged […]
Troops rescue abducted victims, dismantle illicit activities nationwide – Army
Troops of the Nigerian Army have in the last 24 hours recorded major operational successes across multiple theatres, rescuing kidnapped victims, arresting criminal suspects.
