Onion Farmers Link Price Hike and Scarcity to Flood, Climate Change
The Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has explained reasons for the upsurge in the price of onions and scarcity of the produce in the country. The National President of the Association, Mr Aliyu Isah, who gave the reasons says they were multifaceted, leading to low production of the produce. Isab says high […]
Islamic Scholars Urge Clerics to Prioritize Knowledge and Accuracy in Fatwa Declarations
Islamic Scholars and other stakeholders have urged clerics to deepen their knowledge before stating their position on any Islamic matters. The scholars who made the call at the 16th annual Islamic International Conference organized by Daaru Naim Academy for Sharia Science of Nigeria held in Lagos, urged Muslim clerics to ensure that their messages are […]
Ghana Ends Visa Requirements for Africans
Ghana will from early this year, allow visa free entry to citizens of all African countries, after President Nana Akufo-Addo gave the move the green light in December. It comes after a pledge made by the president at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues; in the president’s words, it aims to build ”stronger ties across Africa”. The […]
NELFUND Disburses N23bn to 128 Tertiary Institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the government agency in charge of student loans in Nigeria, has disbursed a total of N23 billion to several individuals and 128 tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen, Akintunde Sawyerr, its Managing Director, disclosed that N18 billion has been channelled to the institutions while about N5 billion has […]
NNPCL Invites Ex-President Obasanjo for Tour Of Functional Refineries
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has alleged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation turned down a $750 million offer from businessman, Aliko Dangote, to manage the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries in 2007. In a recent television interview, Obasanjo revealed that despite the NNPC’s awareness of its inability to effectively manage the refineries, it rejected Dangote’s proposal. […]
President Tinubu tasks Governors to ensure Good Governance
President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the critical role of state Governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity. President Tinubu who made this known during a New Year visit by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Lagos residence, said the leadership of the subnationals is central to achieving […]
President Vows to Lead Nigeria to a Prosperous Future
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to building a prosperous and self-reliant Nigeria, emphasizing the collective effort required to achieve this vision. Speaking in Lagos on Wednesday while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly and former principal officers of the Assembly, President Tinubu expressed gratitude for their […]
Anthony Joshua Eyes Three-Time World Champion Title, Targets 2025 Opportunities
Renowned boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has expressed his commitment to achieving greater milestones in his career while pledging to support Nigeria’s development. Speaking to State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the season’s celebrations, in Lagos, Joshua expressed pride in his heritage and promised to contribute to Nigeria’s progress. He also […]
NNL Season Resumes This Saturday After Christmas Break
The Nigeria National League, the second-highest overall in the Nigerian football league system after the Nigeria Premier Football League, says the 2024-2025 season will resume from this Christmas break on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The League chairman, George Aluo, who told journalists that all is set for the resumption of the league, promised to maintain […]
Warri Refinery Restarts Operations at 60% Capacity
President Bola Tinubu is joyful about the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. In a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the move as another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians’ hope in his administration. President Tinubu expressed confidence that […]
