Professor Rabi Muhammad Ashiru is a distinguished scholar of Ruminant Nutrition and Animal Science, currently serving in the Department of Animal Science at Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology (formerly Kano University of Science and Technology), Wudil, Kano State. She holds a Bachelor of Agriculture, an MSc, and a PhD in Animal Science—credentials that have shaped her steady rise as a researcher, educator, and mentor. Since joining KUST Wudil, Prof. Ashiru has balanced her teaching duties with a vibrant research portfolio focused on small ruminant production in semi-arid environments. Her academic contributions span postgraduate supervision, controlled feeding trials, and…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The United States remains the largest financial contributor to the United Nations (UN), accounting for 22 percent of the organisation’s regular budget, according to the latest UN assessments of member state contributions. China follows as the second-largest funder with 12 percent, reflecting its growing economic influence, while Japan ranks third at 8.5 percent. Germany, the United Kingdom, and France complete the top six contributors, providing 6.1, 4.5, and 4.4 percent respectively. Other major donors include Italy (3.3 percent), Brazil (2.9 percent), Canada (2.7 percent), and Russia (2.4 percent). Emerging economies such as South Korea and Australia each contribute 2.2 percent,…
If you want to earn serious income from avocado farming, the first truth you must accept is this: profit does not come from planting trees — it comes from planting them right. Across Rwanda and the region, avocado is becoming a booming agribusiness, but only farmers who follow the right steps are consistently making money. Quality Seedlings: The Foundation of Everything Your orchard will live for 20–30 years, so the seedlings you start with determine your long-term success. Certified grafted seedlings grow faster, fruit earlier, resist diseases better, and produce uniform, premium-quality fruits that attract top buyers. Farmers who choose…
Recently, I came across a striking comparison between maize plots treated with DAP and those fertilised with NPK. The difference in early plant vigour was hard to ignore. That visual contrast pushed me to dig deeper into the science behind these two commonly used fertilizers—and why they perform differently in the field. DAP: Powering early root development Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), with its 18-46-0 composition, is exceptionally high in phosphorus. This matters because phosphorus is the engine of early plant growth. It fuels: Root meristem activity Energy transfer through ATP The formation of strong, deep root systems With well-developed roots, young…
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has granted approval for seven new universities to begin offering undergraduate law (LL.B) programmes, assigning each a quota of 50 students for their first intake. The resolutions posted on its Official Page were reached at the Council’s 4th Quarterly Virtual Meeting held on October 28, 2025, under the chairmanship of Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN, OFR, Life Bencher. After extensive review, the CLE granted provisional accreditation to the following institutions to begin their LLB programmes, each with an initial quota of 50 students: The approved institutions are: 1. Peter University, Achina/Onneh, Anambra State 2. Shanahan…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.094 trillion as revenue for the month of October among the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs). The allocation was made at the FAAC meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja. According to a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting and made available to newsmen by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), the total distributable revenue included: N1.376 trillion statutory revenue N670.303 billion Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue N47.870 billion Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) The…
UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Ms. Wafaa Saeed, on Tuesday completed a full-day working visit to Zamfara State, engaging frontline health workers, government officials, caregivers and community volunteers as part of efforts to strengthen child survival, nutrition, education and protection outcomes in the state. The visit began at the state’s Nutrition and Health Commodities Warehouse, where Ms. Saeed inspected storage facilities and interacted with health workers as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Health. She emphasised the need for stronger monitoring, supervision and evaluation to ensure nutrition commodities reach vulnerable children and mothers who need them most. She also…
Kaduna will host journalists, media professionals, and development stakeholders from across the continent as the 2025 Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ) holds on December 3 and 4. Now in its ninth year, the annual gathering—organised by the Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF)—has grown into one of the continent’s leading platforms for conversations on media, governance, and development. This year’s conference is themed “Media and Inclusive Development: A Call to Action for Africa’s Future.” The organisers say the theme reflects a growing urgency for Africans to take greater ownership of the continent’s development, while positioning the media as a central…
In a move to boost Nigeria’s sugar self-sufficiency and empower local farmers, the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has unveiled the Sugarcane Outgrower Development Programme (SODP) — a flagship initiative designed to help farmers transform their land and passion into profitable, sustainable enterprises. The programme seeks to identify, organise, and support outgrowers across different categories, from smallholder to commercial farmers. Through the SODP, participants will gain access to land, quality inputs, financing opportunities, and technical assistance, in partnership with leading sugar operators and other strategic partners. According to the NSDC, the initiative aims to deepen local sugarcane production, enhance job…
Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with U.S.-based Entanglement, Inc. to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, and quantum innovation across Africa and the Middle East. The partnership combines Cassava’s vast digital infrastructure — including high-speed fibre networks, GPU-enabled compute, and regional data centres — with Entanglement’s expertise in AI, cyber security, and quantum-inspired technologies. It aims to deliver transformative solutions in sectors such as cyber security, healthcare, climate sustainability, and data centre efficiency across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, and the Gulf region. “This partnership comes at an…