The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economies of the world. Ghana is not left out of these economic challenges. Some Ghanaians have lost their jobs while others now receive half of their salaries prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday (March 16, 2020), President Akufo-Addo directed schools in the country to shut down until further […]
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES NATIONAL DIGITAL FARMERS REGISTRY TO STRENGTHEN FOOD SECURITY
Nigeria Launches National Digital Farmers Registry to Strengthen Food Security The Federal Government has officially launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR), a comprehensive digital database designed to transform agricultural planning, eliminate duplication, and improve access to support services for farmers nationwide. The registry, introduced under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to […]
Farmers Prioritising Urban Markets Fuel Rising Food Inflation Across Nigeria
Nigeria’s food inflation continues to surge as farmers increasingly focus on selling their produce in urban centres where they can earn higher profits, leaving rural communities struggling with scarcity and rapidly rising prices. Recent market data shows that food items such as tomatoes, peppers, onions, yam, and grains cost significantly more in rural areas than […]
GUNMEN ABDUCT OVER 200 SCHOOLCHILDREN AND TEACHERS IN MASSIVE ATTACK ON CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN NIGER STATE
Gunmen Abduct Over 200 Schoolchildren and Teachers in Massive Attack on Catholic School in Niger State In one of the largest school abductions Nigeria has witnessed in recent years, armed gunmen have kidnapped more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from a Catholic boarding school in Papiri, near Kontagora, Niger State. The attack took place […]
Experts Demand Criminal Prosecution for Unruly Passengers, Insist Leniency Undermines NCAA’s Authority and Endangers Flights
Experts Demand Criminal Prosecution for Unruly Passengers, Insist Leniency Undermines NCAA’s Authority and Endangers Flights Aviation industry experts and stakeholders today, Friday, November 21, 2025, mounted a fresh demand for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Police to impose and enforce significantly stronger punishments for flight disruptions, particularly those caused by unruly passengers. […]
Lexis Development Launches ‘Ofunds’ App to Drive Financial Access, Registers 15,000 Users in Early Eastern Nigeria Rollout
Lexis Development Launches ‘Ofunds’ App to Drive Financial Access, Registers 15,000 Users in Early Eastern Nigeria Rollout The Nigerian FinTech space saw a fresh entrant today, Friday, November 21, 2025, with the launch of Ofunds, a new mobile application developed by Lexis Development Company Ltd in partnership with Blord Group. The platform is strategically focused […]
Dangote Group Intensifies SME Support with Special Offers and Technical Guidance at Kano International Trade Fair
Dangote Group Intensifies SME Support with Special Offers and Technical Guidance at Kano International Trade Fair The Dangote Group has intensified its commitment to supporting the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by offering extensive technical guidance and special promotional incentives at the ongoing 36th Kano International Trade Fair. The move is part of […]
State House Permanent Secretary Leads Management Staff in Signing Performance Contracts to Align Presidency with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
State House Permanent Secretary Leads Management Staff in Signing Performance Contracts to Align Presidency with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda In a firm step toward institutionalizing a results-oriented culture at the highest level of government, the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr. Temitope Peter Fashedemi, today, Friday, November 21, 2025, led Directors and other top […]
Over 13,000 Terrorists Neutralized, 17,000 Apprehended in Two-Year Period, Says FG Security Leadership
Over 13,000 Terrorists Neutralized, 17,000 Apprehended in Two-Year Period, Says FG Security Leadership In a performance overview of the nation’s counter-terrorism operations, the Federal Government, through its security leadership, today, Friday, November 21, 2025, confirmed that over 13,000 terrorists and criminal elements have been neutralized across various theatres of operation within the last two years. […]
Vice President Shettima Arrives South Africa to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation at G20 Summit After Tinubu Postpones Trip Over Security Crisis
Vice President Shettima Arrives South Africa to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation at G20 Summit After Tinubu Postpones Trip Over Security Crisis Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, today, Friday, November 21, 2025, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the prestigious 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit. The Vice President is set to engage world […]
Federal Government Orders Immediate Closure of 41 Unity Colleges Across Northern Regions Due to Escalating Student Abduction Crisis
Federal Government Orders Immediate Closure of 41 Unity Colleges Across Northern Regions Due to Escalating Student Abduction Crisis The Federal Government today, Friday, November 21, 2025, issued a major directive ordering the immediate and temporary closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) across the country in response to the alarming resurgence of mass abductions targeting […]
Nasarawa Government, Police Debunk Reported Abduction of Two Pupils, Warn Against Spreading Fear-Mongering False Alarms
Nasarawa Government, Police Debunk Reported Abduction of Two Pupils, Warn Against Spreading Fear-Mongering False Alarms The Nasarawa State Government and the Police Command today, Friday, November 21, 2025, moved swiftly to deny a widely circulated report claiming the abduction of two pupils from St Peter’s Academy, Rukubi, in the Doma Local Government Area. Authorities confirmed […]
FG Transfers Convicted IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto Prison, Lawyer Ejimakor Questions Move ‘So Far Away’ From Legal Team
FG Transfers Convicted IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto Prison, Lawyer Ejimakor Questions Move ‘So Far Away’ From Legal Team In a swift and controversial move, the Federal Government today, Friday, November 21, 2025, transferred the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from the Department of State Services (DSS) […]
LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR CHAMPIONS YOUTH TALENT AT ZENITH TECH FAIR
Lagos State Governor Calls for Innovation and Youth Empowerment at Zenith Bank Tech Fair 5.0 The Governor of Lagos State yesterday joined leading industry figures at the Zenith Bank Tech Fair 5.0, a major technology and innovation event themed “Future Forward: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate.” The event brought together innovators, young tech […]
TotalEnergies Consolidates Deepwater Power with 90% Operated Stake in OPL 257 After Asset Swap with Conoil
TotalEnergies Consolidates Deepwater Power with 90% Operated Stake in OPL 257 After Asset Swap with Conoil In a major strategic move that reshapes the offshore oil landscape, TotalEnergies today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, announced an asset swap deal with indigenous player Conoil Producing Limited, aimed at consolidating the French energy major’s position in Nigeria’s deepwater […]
Nigeria Targets ₦1.49 Trillion Annual Revenue from Electricity Exports to 15 West African Nations Starting June 2026
Nigeria Targets ₦1.49 Trillion Annual Revenue from Electricity Exports to 15 West African Nations Starting June 2026 The Federal Government today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, announced an ambitious economic goal for the power sector, projecting nearly ₦1.49 trillion ($1 billion) in annual revenue from electricity exports to 15 countries within the Economic Community of West […]
Kano Governor Presents Historic ₦1.37 Trillion 2026 Budget, Dedicating 68% to Capital Projects with Education Taking Top Priority
Kano Governor Presents Historic ₦1.37 Trillion 2026 Budget, Dedicating 68% to Capital Projects with Education Taking Top Priority Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, yesterday, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, presented a landmark appropriation bill totaling ₦1.368 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. This proposal marks the first time the […]
Kwara Police Debunk Viral Video Falsely Claiming Arrest of Church Attackers, Say Massive Manhunt Still Ongoing
Kwara Police Debunk Viral Video Falsely Claiming Arrest of Church Attackers, Say Massive Manhunt Still Ongoing The Kwara State Police Command today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, issued a strong denial, debunking a viral social media video and accompanying reports that falsely claimed the arrest of the bandits responsible for the deadly attack on the Christ […]
‘Segun Awolowo Exemplified Awo’s Pedigree,’ President Tinubu Mourns Grandson of Late Statesman at Age 62
‘Segun Awolowo Exemplified Awo’s Pedigree,’ President Tinubu Mourns Grandson of Late Statesman at Age 62 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo Jr., the esteemed grandson of the late nationalist and Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Olusegun Awolowo, a lawyer […]
FRSC, NYSC Debunk Viral Report of Fatal Crash Involving 16 Prospective Gombe Corps Members, Call It ‘Panic Message’
FRSC, NYSC Debunk Viral Report of Fatal Crash Involving 16 Prospective Gombe Corps Members, Call It ‘Panic Message’ The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Gombe State Command today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, moved swiftly to debunk a viral social media report alleging a fatal road crash that claimed […]
Kidnappers Demand Staggering ₦100 Million Ransom for Each of the 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers
Kidnappers Demand Staggering ₦100 Million Ransom for Each of the 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers The tragedy unfolding in Eruku community, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, reached a devastating peak today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, as bandits who abducted worshippers from a church service demanded an unprecedented ransom of ₦100 million for each […]