The Federal Government has handed over 24,180 bags of 50kg maize and 5,828 bags of 25kg ‘garri’ to the Akwa Ibom Government for distribution to vulnerable households. Zubaida Umar, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), made the presentation on behalf of the Federal Government in Uyo. Represented by Mmandu Aisueni, the Head…
Licenced miners in Rivers State under the aegis of the Miners Association of Nigeria have called for the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to activities of illegal miners and alleged extortion by government officials, This call was made when the association’s chairman, His Royal Highness, Hope Daminabo Dan Opusingi, led his…
Land governance regulating access, use and ownership of land is critical to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). It is also needed to promote inclusive and sustainable development. These are the views of experts at an African land policy conference. Leontine Kanziemo, the Africa Development Bank’s advisor on Natural Resources…
The seven governors of Nigeria’s Northwest geo-political zone have got the promise of Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, Nigerian-born president of the African Development Bank, AfDB for a handsome investment that will boost agricultural outputs in the zone. The support will enhance efforts at ensuring development in the area, as well as providing tackling insecurity and job…
Determined to solve the challenge of scarcity and high cost of food in the country, the administration of Bola Tinubu has commenced support to farmers beginning from the 2023/2024 dry season farming period. As part of the immediate support by the government, it has undertaken the certification of available planting materials. It has, therefore, kicked…
He learnt two vocations, after a failed attempt to go to school. The first did not yield much dividend, thus leading him to the second, which he said gave him the financial standing to train his children. Being a lover of education that eluded him, he ensured that his children were not denied that…
The Christmas season is here again. So are the variations in the celebration and the diverse expectations of the people. Across the world, there are different reactions to this year’s yuletide. In Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, celebrations had to be put on hold for the security of the residents. No thanks to the…
