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The Nigeria Customs Service, on Monday, foiled the effort of a smuggling syndicate after nine trucks loaded with bags of smuggled rice
6 Dec
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has assured local farmers in Edo State of its continued support to sustain the commission’s agricultural programme, targeted at growing rice and cassava to boost food security and sufficiency across the Niger Delta states. Speaking at the inaugural harvest of the NDDC Rice and Cassava farmers Empowerment Progamme at…
25 Nov
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun harvest of its 50 hectares rice farm in warrake, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cultivation is under its Cassava and rice farmers empowerment programme Chief Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director/Chief Executive, NDDC said on Monday at…
15 Oct
Nigeria's inflation rate increased in September for the first time in three months, climbing to 32.70% year-on-year from 32.15% in August, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday. The NBS reported that in September 2024, the headline inflation rate was 32.70% compared to the August 2024 rate of 32.15%,…
10 Oct
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, launched the sale of subsidised rice on Thursday, as he disclosed that his administration will soon begin implementing the sale of other foodstuffs across the twenty local government areas of the state. Abiodun noted that the implementation of the scheme across the state would help deepen the reach…
7 Oct
No fewer than 200 local farmers from Dutsinma and Matazu local government areas in Katsina State have completed a comprehensive rice farming training program aimed at boosting productivity. The training, held at the Katsina Old Government House Banquet Hall, was facilitated by the SAEMAUL Foundation of South Korea as part of a five-year, $5 million…
26 Sep
The inflation of foodstuff prices in the Nigerian market may frustrate you, but don’t panic! Relax, our relief will soon come. I know it can literally feel like you are not hustling enough or perhaps you are not buying from the right sellers. Calm down because you are not alone in this. Everybody—rich, average, and…
20 Sep
Tragedy struck at the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) sales centre in Abuja, as pregnant women fainted amidst a chaotic stampede for subsidised rice distributed by the Federal Government. The federal government initiative, which aimed at alleviating economic hardship, began a few weeks ago with the sale of a 50 kg bag of rice at…
19 Sep
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone A, says it has intercepted a Nissan Pathfinder car loaded with suspected bags of foreign parboiled rice at Ikoga area of Badagry, Lagos State. The Public Relations Officer, FOU Zone A, Theophilus Duniya, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
16 Sep
As part of efforts to alleviate the increasing food scarcity and hunger in the land, President Bola Tinubu has provided 1,200 bags of rice to each of his ministers for onward distribution to vulnerable members of the society.
15 Sep
Gabriel Magalhaes headed Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday as the Gunners overcame the absence of key midfielders Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to extend their north London derby dominance. Mikel Arteta's side were without skipper Odegaard due to an ankle injury suffered on Norway duty, while Rice served a suspension for…
15 Sep
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced airlifting relief materials donated by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to victims of recent floods in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, and surrounding areas. As part of its role in providing Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA), the NAF initiated the missions on September 14, 2024, with 300…
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The newly appointed Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Jigawa, Mr. Tahir Musa, says he will rejig the command’s operations in order to combat migrants smuggling in the state. Musa made the promise in his address on Monday in Dutse shortly after assuming office. “I would like to express my appreciation for the…
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The Educational Action Network Initiative (DEAN), has emphasised the need for enhanced transparency and accountability in local government
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has violated the provisions of the CBN Act by withholding its annual reports. When The Guardian reviewed the CBN website on Monday morning, it was discovered that the apex bank had published financial documents for only eight years between 2000 and 2016. Financial statements for 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,…
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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has engaged the Consular General of the People's Republic of China in Lagos for external investment. Ododo on Monday met with Yan Yuqing, the Consular General of the People's Republic of China in Lagos. According to Onogwu Muhammed, Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Relations, this interaction aimed…
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Efforts on practical arrangements for the launch of the single currency, ECO, have been intensified by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A consensus on the currency was reached by ECOWAS at its 65th Ordinary Session as revealed in a communiqué issued at the end of the 66th ordinary session of the authority…
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The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC), has called on traditional institutions to act as advocates for positive behavioral change in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). RoLAC also said that traditional institutions must be seen as advocates of positive behavioral change, influencing their communities through both their actions and words. Speaking…
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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has cautioned
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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has signed a bill converting the Reference Hospital, Okene to Confluence University of Science
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It’s the festive season, and everyone wants to feel loved and appreciated. Even the smallest gestures can brighten someone’s day. Kids, those bundles of joy, are no exception, they deserve to be celebrated. Christmas is the perfect time to shower them with gifts that bring smiles to their faces and spark their imaginations. Here are…