ASUU orders 20 varsities to prepare for strike, gives FG, states 14-day ultimatum
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has directed lecturers in 20 universities to commence preparations for industrial action over alleged failure by the Federal and state governments to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement. The union gave the affected governments and university authorities a 14-day ultimatum to address […]
Yobe hands over four agro-industrial assets to Nigeria Food Corporation
By Maryam Abdul-Aziz Usman DAMATURU — The Yobe State Government has handed over four major agro-industrial assets to the Nigeria Food Corporation, NFC, as part of efforts to revive moribund industries, boost local production and reposition the state as an emerging agro-industrial hub. The handover, which took place at the Governor’s Office in Damaturu, is […]
Tinubu moves to double livestock sector’s $32bn economic contribution
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday disclosed moves to double livestock sector’s $32 billion economic contribution. Tinubu, who spoke at the opening of the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture holding in Abuja, said the target was basically part of efforts by his administration to boost food security, create jobs and […]
B-Faso, Mali, Niger alliance slams Tinubu over insecurity remarks
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The Alliance of Sahel States, AES, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, has fired back at President Bola Tinubu over his claim that instability in the Sahel was worsening Nigeria’s security crisis. It also summoned Nigeria’s chargé d’affaires in a fresh diplomatic row that has exposed deep cracks between […]
US revokes over 175,000 visas under Trump over ‘crimes, immigration violations’
The United States of America, yesterday, disclosed that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under President Donald Trump administration for allegedly violating visa conditions, committing crimes, or posing security threats. The US Department of State (DoS), in a statement said the majority of the visa revocations followed “law enforcement encounters […]
Safeguarding investors’ capital remains biggest post-listing challenge- AVA Capital
By Peter Egwuatu THE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, AVA Capital Plc, Mr. Kayode Fadahunsi has revealed that safeguarding investors’ capital remains the biggest post listing challenge. He added that preserving investor trust would be the company’s foremost priority, adding that the group seeks to strengthen governance, transparency and accountability while pursuing long-term growth as […]
