Presidential Fertiliser Initiative generates ₦61.58bn savings – FG
The Federal Government, on Monday, disclosed that early procurement under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative has generated ₦61.58 billion in savings as Nigeria targets the delivery of 1.1 million metric tonnes of fertiliser in 2026 amid renewed efforts to boost food production and strengthen the country’s agrifood system.
FG disclaims Reps’ report on Nigerians on death row
By Daniel Idonor THE Presidency yesterday dismissed claims by the House of Representatives that Nigerians were among the alleged 230 black Africans awaiting secret execution in Libya; and blamed the report on poor internet service. Fielding questions from State House correspondents, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and […]
Community sends SOS to govt on water shortage
The Oghienomoh of Afashio-Uzairue, His Royal Highness, Chief Patrick Adedio and the National President of Afashio Progressive Association of Nigeria (APAN), Mr. John Igenegbai spoke separately in Lagos at the 2009 Afashio Day Celebration and Awards ceremony, which was hosted by the Lagos branch of APAN.
Youthbank’s micro-business incubator for launch
YouthBank has concluded plans to launch its first micro- business incubator for street youths in Lagos. YouthBank is a social enterprise focused on economic development through youth entrepreneurship.
Yar’Adua moves to check indiscriminate award of national honours
By Daniel Idonor Abuja – Piqued by the rather indiscriminate award of Nigeria’s highest honours on people of questionable characters, President Umaru Yar’Adua yesterday moved towards restoring sanity to the system when he approved the reconstitution of the Standing Committee on National Honours. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President […]
Vandals blow up Utorogun NGC gasline
CONFUSION enveloped Iwhrekan community in Ughelli South local government area, as unknown vandals early yesterday morning blew up the Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) Gas-Line at Utorogun plant.
