The Federal Government is expanding its subsidised rice programme to alleviate food insecurity in Nigeria, with sales set to launch in Lagos, Kano, and Borno states, a director at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security stated on Monday. Early in September, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, announced the launch […]
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has again failed to begin fuel production at the Port Harcourt refinery in Rivers State. This is despite the refinery failing to commence operations after about six postponements as of August 2024. It was observed that promises made to Nigerians by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and NNPC […]
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Former Nigerian striker, Jonathan Akpoborie, recently recounted an unusual and unexpected call-up to the Super Eagles during a game against Togo. In an interview with Elegbete TV Sports, Akpoborie shared how he found himself on the pitch after watching the match from the stands, following a hearty meal of pounded yam at the home of […]
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Hollywood veteran John Amos, best known for his iconic roles in Coming to America and the beloved 1970s sitcom Good Times, has passed away at the age of 84. According to a statement on Wednesday by his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, the actor died of natural causes on August 21. In an emotional tribute, Kelly […]
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The Bank of Industry has announced that, within the first nine months of 2024, it has successfully disbursed loans totaling N77.65bn specifically aimed at supporting medium, small, and micro-enterprises. It said the financial assistance has been provided to nearly 1,000 MSMEs across the nation, enabling them to enhance their operations, improve their productivity and contribute […]
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The Africa Development Bank has said that the demand for wheat in Africa has surged to over 75 million metric tonnes, highlighting a critical need for strategic investment and innovation in the sector. This was a focal point of discussion at the ongoing West and Central Africa Wheat Summit 2024, which commenced on Wednesday in […]
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President Bola Tinubu will today depart Abuja for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation. The vacation is “part of his yearly leave,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement he signed Wednesday. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu goes on annual leave.’ “He will use the […]
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The Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, regarding the deteriorating condition of the Old Oyo-Ogbomosho road. This decision, made on Wednesday, followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC-Oyo North), who expressed concern over the worsening state of the road. The lawmaker noted that the road, […]
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Wisdom Alfred, popularly known as Dr H20, has disclosed how a spiritual attack caused him to lose a N15 million investment by bottled water company, Aquafina. Alfred first gained nationwide attention when a video of him passionately promoting Aquafina water at a bustling bus garage in Onitsha, Anambra State, went viral. His energy and unique […]
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms across the country from Thursday to Saturday, October 5, 2024. NiMet disclosed this in its weather outlook released on Tuesday, October 1. The agency envisaged thunderstorms in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna States on Wednesday. NiMet forecast thunderstorms in parts of Bauchi, Adamawa, […]
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