The federal government has sought the collaboration and partnership of private sector in the agric value chain to assist in achieving food security and sustainable self-sufficiency of Nigerians. This was just as the Ekiti State government also sought the assistance of the federal government to help in production of two million metric tonnes of cassava […]

Iran on Wednesday condemned a new round of US sanctions as a “clear sign of hostility” after Washington blacklisted more than 30 people and vessels linked to its oil trade. Washington announced the measures on Monday, targeting the head of the national oil company and others accused of brokering oil sales.It was the second wave […]

The Kuwaiti government has reiterated its commitment to empowering 200,000 out-of-school children in Kaduna State, through the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) project. Mr Salim Almuzayen, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Nigeria, made this announcement during the 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day commemoration of Kuwait in Abuja. Almuzayen explained that the […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has commended the Igbos for their contribution to the Oyo State economy and reiterated his commitment to peaceful co-existence amongst the various ethnic groups in the ancient city. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, Oba Olakulehin […]

Arsenal and Liverpool have been in contact over a possible summer move to sign 27-year-old Nigerian international, Ademola Lookman from Serie A club Atalanta, reports thehardtackle.com. According to a report by Sacha Tavolieri on Sky Sport Switzerland, Lookman might return to the Premier League in the summer transfer window. Arsenal and Liverpool are among the […]

The number of births in South Korea rose last year for the first time in more than a decade on the back of a rise in marriages, officials said on Wednesday, bucking a trend for a country battling a demographic crisis. South Korea has one of the world’s longest life expectancies and lowest birth rates […]

The Secretary-General of the  Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Mr Haitham Al-Ghais has tasked Africa to unlock its proven oil y of over 120 billion barrels. Al-Ghais, made this known while delivering a keynote address titled “Driving Cross-Continental Investments: Scaling Africa’s Energy Frontier”, at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria […]

Delta State government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering the youths with quality digital skills and opportunities needed to excel in information communication technology (ICT). The commissioner for Science and Technology, Odinigwe Odigie, who gave the assurance at the launch of the ICT Youth Empowerment Programme, held in Asaba, the State capital, said, “We recognize […]

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Tuesday doused tension over the controversy trailing the purported cancellation of the Visa-on-Arrival policy, saying the process was upgraded and not scrapped, as being reported. Tunji-Ojo made the clarification after his closed-door meeting with the delegation of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council in Abuja. This was […]

The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution that will eventually become a massive multi-trillion-dollar bill full of President Donald Trump’s priorities on the border, defense, energy and taxes. In a major victory for House GOP leaders, the resolution passed in a 217 to 215 vote. All Democrats voted against the measure, along with lone Republican rebel […]

The Sokoto State government has graduated 500 women under its poverty reduction programme, equipping them with skills in various trades to promote self-reliance. The beneficiaries, drawn from across the state, received training in leather crafts, soap making, food and spice production, tamowa (local beverage) production, and hairdressing. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Governor Ahmed Aliyu […]

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has commended the Federal Government’s efforts in constructing and completing the Human Rights Commission offices in some states of the federation. He said this on Monday at the commissioning of the Kebbi State Office of NHRC in Birnin Kebbi. Idris said the event reflected the Federal Government’s commitment under the […]