Nigeria’s cooking gas crisis
For many households, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) promised a cleaner, safer alternative to firewood, charcoal and kerosene. That promise is fraying. A steep rise in the cost of refilling cylinders—reaching about N2,000 per kilogramme in some markets—has put LPG beyond the reach of millions already squeezed by inflation and falling real wages. Cooking fuel is […]
Firm empowers over 625,000 farmers through 16 years of inclusive agricultural development
Palm Valley Nigeria Limited (PVNL), one of Nigeria’s leading agribusiness and agricultural development companies, has announced that it has supported more than 625,000 smallholder farmers across several states over the past 16 years through a series of programmes aimed at improving productivity, increasing incomes, and strengthening rural livelihoods.
Cross River First Lady pays school fees to keep Yala’s children in class
By Emma Una YALA—The anxious faces of students at Igbeku Comprehensive Secondary School told a familiar story of uncertainty, worry, and the quiet fear that their education might end before the term did. For many, the third term examination loomed not as a challenge to conquer, but as a door that might remain firmly shut. Then […]
Oche hails Alia’s electrification drive as solar panels arrive for Ado street lighting project
The Chairman of Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, Engineer Oche Sunday Oche, has commended Governor Reverend Father Hyacinth Iormem Alia for ongoing electrification projects across the council area, describing them as impactful and people-oriented.
Keir Starmer’s resignation sad – Oboh, ex-British boxing champ
Ex-British boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has expressed sadness over the resignation of another British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
AFED calls for united stakeholder action to tackle africa’s education challenges
By Esther Onyegbula The Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED) has called for a united effort among governments, private sector players, development partners, faith-based organisations and community leaders to address the mounting challenges confronting education across Africa. The association made the call during its two-day conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where education experts, policymakers, […]
