agricultural lending
15 Sep
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has extended his congratulations to his sister, Dr. Daphne Dafinone, on her recent appointment as a board member of the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) PLC. This follows the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) restructuring, which saw the dissolution of the former…
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Citing both scripture and cultural values that reject same-sex marriages, the leadership of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) stated that the church has not conducted or endorsed such acts. In a statement on Wednesday, made available to journalists in Taraba State in preparation for its upcoming election of a new bishop for the…
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Members of the Kano State Caucus in the House of Representatives have canvassed the support of members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in the lawmaking process in the country. Led by Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the caucus, at a parley with FIDA at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday, stressed the importance of…
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Experts and stakeholders have discussed organising credible local government (LG) elections in Nigeria. The experts spoke on Tuesday in Abuja during a session at the ongoing Media and Development Conference (MDC 2024) organised by the Centre for Journalism and Innovative Development. The MDC 2024 is a three-day event and is themed, “Navigating Global Shifts: Media…
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After successfully uniting gamers and music lovers, Spotify has returned to unite more communities in the entertainment sector. The streaming platform painted Lagos Island's WAF Skatepark, transforming it into a vibrant hub, celebrating the perfect blend of skateboarding and music. The event exposed the city's thriving skate culture, pulsing with authenticity and energy. Hosted by…
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Celebrating African, European and Black American cinema while spotlighting the rapidly growing film industries on a global platform, the first-ever Aswad Film Festival will take centre stage in Dubai from January 24 - 26, 2025. This pioneering festival aims to showcase the richness and diversity of storytelling in Black American, European, and African cinema through…
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The death has been announced of Comrade Benedicta A. Madunagu, who passed away at the age of 77. Born in 1947, the late Comrade Madunagu passed peacefully yesterday, November 26, 2024, at her residence in Calabar. In a statement yesterday, the Chair of Bot-Solar ,Jeyifo Biodun, described her as universally and affectionately known simply as…
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Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has arrived at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja where he's being tried for alleged N110 billion fraud. During the hearing on the case on Tuesday, the EFCC sought an adjournment to Wednesday and admitted his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, to administrative bail.…
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The Lagos State government has unveiled plans to collaborate with Oando Clean Energy to address the challenge of methane emissions from dumpsites and landfills across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by Oando Clean Energy to Alausa. Wahab emphasised that the partnership would…
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As the wave of insecurity continued to blow across the West African region, stakeholders have also remained resolute in their commitments to designing the best approach to bringing situations. Beyond the conventional approach, the Nigerian military has been collaborating with other organizations and agencies to train personnel on alternative means of dousing violent extremism through…
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A Chevron employee and prominent businessman, Mr Samuel Ekerenam, has been abducted by gunmen in Eket, Akwa Ibom State. The incident occurred last weekend around 10:00 p.m. as Ekerenam closed his business, Hephzibah Shopping Mall, located on Afaha Uqua Obok-Idim road. During the attack, Ekerenam’s driver was tragically shot and killed at the scene. His…