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Farmer Omolara Svensson is the Special Assistant on Women and Youth for Agricultural Innovation to the Minister of State For Agriculture and Food Security. In this interview with BLESSING OKOLA, …
Limited access to financial services hinders women’s ability to invest in farms – Svensson Read More
The federal government recently placed a moratorium on the creation of new universities and polytechnics, among others, citing the need to tackle current challenges militating against existing tertiary schools. Rather …
The moratorium on new universities Read MoreNorthern Nigeria is a region of immense diversity, with its blend of ethnic groups, cultures, and faiths. That diversity, when harnessed, is a strength. But in recent decades, it has …
When the North Plays, We All Win Read More
Adamawa state government Wednesday handed over 13 children from the state to their parents. The children, mostly minors between the ages of 4 and 9 from Mubi North, Mubi South and Yola North …
Kidnapping: Adamawa hands over 13 rescued children to parents Read More
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Tuesday, cautioned the judiciary against bowing to pressure on plans to pervert justice on the local government funds in Osun state. The …
Don’t bow to pressure over Osun LG funds, NULGE tells judiciary Read More
Napoli have expressed interest in signing Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund, according to reports from talkSPORT. United are open to selling the Danish forward this summer, though a loan move …
Napoli eye Manchester United’s Hojlund Read More
Security forces in Chad have arrested 18-year-old son of late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf. Zagazola Makama, a defence and security analyst confirmed that the young militant, identified as Abdrahman …
Son of Boko Haram founder, ISWAP fighters arrested in Chad Read More
The City and Guilds of London (UK) has approved the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) as a certified examination centre to train and certify Nigerian artisans to international standards. According to …
Standards: UK approves ITF centre to train, certify Nigerian artisans Read More
The Aiyepeku family in Kogi State has been plunged into deeper grief following the death of Chief James Aiyepeku, father of murdered photojournalist, Ayobami Aiyepeku. Chief Aiyepeku reportedly died of …
Father of slain Kogi photojournalist d!es weeks after son’s murder Read More
Venus Williams is set to become the oldest US Open singles player in 44 years after being given a wildcard for Flushing Meadows. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, 45, …
Tennis: Former champion Williams, 45, gets US Open wildcard Read More
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that many public officers were perfecting the antics of fraudulent anticipatory declaration of assets …
Public officers make fraudulent anticipatory declaration of Assets – EFCC Chair Read More
The police command in Rivers state Tuesday announced the arrest of a four-man armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate accused of carrying out several violent crimes in the state. Grace Iringe-Koko, …
Police recover arms from robbery suspects in Rivers Read More
The Zamfara Cycle has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal Dare over what it describes as the persistent and worsening insecurity in Zamfara state. In a statement signed by its chairman, Suleiman …
Zamfara Cycle slams Lawal over persistent bandit attacks Read More
Planned strike by Aviation unions scheduled to begin on Monday August 11, 2025 has been suspended following the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and …
Official: Aviation crisis averted as unions suspend planned strike Read More
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Africa/Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International …
SEC DG Agama emerges AMERC vice chair Read More