youth engagement
4 Jul 2024
In an impassioned address, Adebayo Adeleke, the driving force behind Supply Chain Africa and Adebayo Adeleke LLC, has called upon Nigeria's youth to engage deeply in the nation's food security efforts. Adeleke, who spearheads the Nigerian Food Security Initiative, is acutely aware of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. He believes that educating young…
2 Jun 2024
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks one year in office, Nigerians examined his achievements during the year, as well as those of the members of his cabinet. This has also led many to ask questions concerning the achievements of one the youngest and most engaging member of the cabinet, the Minister of State for Youth…
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Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, has responded to the controversy trailing her father, Ademidun Ojo’s absence at her wedding. The socialite and businesswoman got married to Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux, in an Islamic ceremony on Friday in Tanzania. But while the wedding was a grand affair, many could not overlook the fact…
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Keir Starmer has urged other world leaders to take an HIV test after becoming the first serving British prime minister and G7 leader to take a public test on camera. His office on Monday released footage of the UK leader completing a rapid home test in Downing Street on Friday, in support of a week-long…
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The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has deployed SeedTracker and SeedCodex technology to enhance the quality and traceability of seeds in the country. These systems would among others combat counterfeit seeds and ensure farmers have access to high-quality, certified seeds for increased productivity and food security. The Acting Director General of NASC,…
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African startups started 2025 well, securing a total of $289 million in January through several deals worth $100,000 and above. This figure represented a staggering 240 per cent increase compared to the $85 million raised in January 2024, making it the second-best January for startup funding since at least 2019, trailing only behind January…
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday called for his ministers and other senior officials to step down, as tensions soared in the government days after he lambasted his team on live television. The demand came after Petro on Tuesday subjected his cabinet to a five-hour public dressing down on state TV, in which he said…
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Paris Saint-Germain have made a habit over the last decade of going into the Champions League knockout stages with doubts over their form and the fitness of key players, but this season appears to be different. The French champions could hardly be in better shape ahead of the first leg of their play-off tie against…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace, and three other airlines for various issues. The other airlines are the Royal Air Maroc, Arik, and Aero Contractors.“Yesterday, the five airlines received their letters of sanctions. The five airlines mentioned in that case have received their letters of sanctions officially," NCAA spokesman…
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UK immigration enforcement teams made over 600 arrests in January, a 73 percent increase on the same period a year ago, as part of the new Labour government's plan to tackle undocumented migration and people smuggling gangs, officials said on Monday. The 609 arrests, compared to 352 in January 2024, were made during visits to…
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The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC), Akutah Pius, has said the council can generate over $30 billion annually when fully developed. This is just as the Nigeria Shippers Council is set to transform into the Port Economic Regulatory Agency. While receiving the "Regulator of the Year Award" from…
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The European Union will retaliate by replicating any tariffs imposed on it by the United States, the French foreign minister said on Monday, warning Washington against a trade war. "There is no hesitation when it comes to defending our interests," Jean-Noel Barrot said in an interview with TF1 after US President Donald Trump announced on…