Nigeria’s fertiliser use shortfall
Nigeria’s fertiliser paradox is becoming harder to ignore. The country now possesses fertiliser production capacity, yet farmers are applying nowhere near enough nutrients to unlock its agricultural potential. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security says national fertiliser consumption is about 18.6 kilogrammes per hectare, against the 50kg/ha benchmark associated with the 2006 Abuja […]
Tribute to Onyeka Onwenu (MFR)
A child of destiny, Onyeka Onwenu lived life to the brim. The Elegant Stallion, as she was dubbed, was subtly beautiful, strong and brilliant.
University age controversy
Under ideal circumstances, toddlers should be given adequate opportunities to develop systematically from the home up to the age of five or above before being sent to school.
Speaker Tajudeen’s failed attempt to criminalise human rights
Unfortunately, the first Bill he ever introduced as Speaker sought to impose draconian penalties on Nigerians for frivolous infractions and those already covered by the laws.
Concerted action against Mpox global emergency
Transmission of Mpox occurs through direct contact with infected animals, humans, or contaminated materials.
Enugu State’s anti-noise pollution initiative
Unfortunately, when they bother to initiate moves in that direction, there is hardly enough resolve to implement them to the letter.
