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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday said the continued stay
27 Jan
The wife of the Inspector-General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his empowerment initiatives
27 Jan
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed bulls, rams, seedlings, and modern gardening tools to 340 youths graduates of Livestock and Horticulture Institutes. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The governor announced that each graduate would receive either two bulls or two rams, along with…
27 Jan
The Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (KANINVEST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with STATA Power Utility Nigeria
27 Jan
The Kano State Government has responded to unfounded criticisms of its livestock fattening and goat reproduction scheme, a flagship component of the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Programme (KSADP). The government described the attacks as mischievous attempts to mislead the public and derail efforts to empower rural communities. The criticisms, particularly targeting the recent distribution of…
27 Jan
The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has agreed to drop charges against Mr. Dele Farotimi.
27 Jan
Advocates of women’s rights have called for a review of the National Gender Policy in agriculture to address gaps, such as grassroots driven climate action for rural women, among others.
25 Jan
The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity has carried out an assessment of Nigeria's performance in the enforcement of the anti-corruption protocols enacted by the United Nations (UN). The study focused on the implementation of Chapter II (Prevention Measures) and Chapter V (Asset Recovery) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), which Nigeria…
25 Jan
In what looks like a determined response to the infrastructural challenges on the continent, the Africa Road Builders has, in the past 10 years, positioned itself as a platform for strategic reflections and actions in favour of road transport infrastructure in Africa.
23 Jan
The suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari has plead
23 Jan
Johnny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner, says in the last 40 years, over 1,500 Nigerians have received the United Kingdom Government
23 Jan
The Transportation Correspondent Association of Nigeria (TCAN), has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the appointment of Dr Kayode
22 Jan
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi has ordered the final forfeiture of a property in Ikorodu, Lagos State, to the Federal Government. Justice A.O. Owoeye on Tuesday ordered the forfeiture of the u-shaped two-storey building situated on the premises of Goodwill Private Schools, Ikorodu. The judge gave the order, following a motion ex-parte dated…
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