The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step in enhancing food security by inaugurating two agro-processing centres in the Ikorodu area of the state. Ms. Abisola Olusanya, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, called for partnership and support from farmers, particularly poultry farmers, to reduce the importation of chickens and other food items. The Read More…
Sterling Bank has announced its commitment to provide one billion naira in support of agro-innovators participating in the upcoming Agric Summit Africa (ASA) scheduled for November 8 in Lagos. Dr. Shola Obikanye, Group Head of Agric. and Solid Minerals at Sterling Bank Limited, conveyed this announcement. In a statement, Dr. Obikanye emphasised the crucial role Read More…
Justice Muhammad Dattijo, who recently marked his retirement at the Supreme Court upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 70, has voiced his concerns regarding the non-representation of the South-East and North-Central regions in the Supreme Court Bench. He believes that this disparity poses a significant threat to equitable justice delivery in Nigeria. During his Read More…
The Nigerian naira is on the verge of breaking the 1,000 naira per dollar barrier, approaching an official record low of 999 naira last week, as reported by Refinitiv data. The naira’s recent depreciation is primarily attributed to its performance in the unofficial market, where it is allowed to trade freely. Reuters has extensively covered Read More…
Maritime stakeholders convened during the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS) virtual breakfast meeting in October 2023, discussing the pivotal factors required for Nigeria to embrace the Maritime Single Window (MSW) system, with an emphasis on political will, legal frameworks, and essential technological skills. This system is expected to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the Read More…
CARLOS Trejo Sosa was perhaps the friendliest Cuban Ambassador I ever knew. He was a wise, widely travelled man with deep knowledge of Cuban sayings and proverbs which he said mainly emanated from Africa. When in 2016, he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, he told him: “We are the same family. I Read More…
A non-binding resolution calling for an “immediate durable and sustained humanitarian truce” between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza garnered support from Nigeria and 119 other UN Member States on Friday. The resolution also demands the “continuous, sufficient, and unhindered” provision of lifesaving supplies and services to civilians trapped in the enclave. This comes Read More…
Tottenham Hotspur continued their unbeaten start to the season by securing a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, propelling them to a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Friday. Ange Postecoglou’s side found themselves evenly matched with their London rivals, Palace, during a closely contested opening period. However, the game took a Read More…
More than 35 teams are gearing up for the second phase of the Beach Volleyball tour, which is slated to take place from October 28 to November 5 in Jalingo, Taraba. Stephen Hasso, the North East Zonal Representative of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) board, revealed on Friday in Abuja. According to Hasso, the competition Read More…
President Bola Tinubu celebrated the life and legacy of the late patriarch of the Tinubu family, Alhaji Kafaru Tinubu, on the 20th anniversary of his passing. This tribute came shortly after the Nigeria Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Thursday, confirming President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory and thereby concluding the legal challenge posed by his Read More…
