The MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has launched the Automated MATAN Food Security Initiative to tackle hunger and strengthen food security across the country. The national flag-off ceremony, held on Wednesday at the National Institute of Sport, National Stadium Lagos, brought together agricultural and community stakeholders and farmers from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The event unveiled the framework for transforming food access and distribution nationwide. Speaking at the event, Mr. Olakunle Johnson, MATAN Group National President and Board of Trustees Chairman, described the initiative as a “spiritual project” aimed at strengthening food systems…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Naira opened the week on a mild downward trend on Monday, trading at N1,448.43 to the US Dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the currency lost N1.69, representing a 0.1% decline from Friday, November 28, when it closed at N1,446.74. Analysts described the slight drop as a routine market adjustment and noted that the Naira remains relatively stable compared to the volatility experienced in previous months. The currency’s improved stability has attracted commendation from investors, who say ongoing FX market reforms have strengthened confidence and enhanced predictability. CBN…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to supply one billion five hundred million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) monthly to the Nigerian market in December 2025 and January 2026, a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted nationwide fuel availability through the festive season and into the New Year. President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, disclosed the plans at the weekend, noting that the refinery will make available 50 million litres of PMS daily beginning December 1. “In line with our commitment to national wellbeing, and consistent with our track record of ensuring a holiday season free…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the international passport of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN. A credible EFCC source said on Sunday that the seizure was part of an ongoing investigation into the whereabouts of an alleged $490 million Abacha loot reportedly secured through a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLAT) request. The source said Malami had been barred from leaving Nigeria for one month. According to the source, one of the conditions for his release on Saturday was that he must report daily to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja…
The scheduled empowerment and operational support from business mogul and grassroots benefactor Nigerian of South West extractions, Engr. Michael Abayomi Adeyanju, have been successfully kick-started on Saturday November 29, 2025. Under the aegis of the Imole Progressive Network (IPN), of which he is Director General, in conjunction with Tex-Mex Royal Farms Limited, Engr. Michael Abayomi Adeyanju on Saturday held the agricultural empowerment programme with professional training for farmers, all of these along side youth empowerment through free distribution of specified items in the Ondo North Senatorial District. The items distributed included Hybrid Maize Seeds, Hybrid Cassava Seeds, Cutlasses, Herbicides, Pump…
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious cult group known as “Sai Malam”, which has allegedly been recruiting young people through a WhatsApp group called “Red Chamber.” According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, the arrests were made late on Friday, November 28, 2025, during an intelligence-led operation carried out by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The primary suspect, Usman Shu’aibu, and two others were apprehended around 11:00 p.m. and have reportedly confessed to being part of the unlawful society. During interrogation, the suspects disclosed that they were…
Citizens Compass, a popular human-interest online news platform, has clinched the Online of the Year Award at the 19th Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards (NMNA) 2025. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Airport Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The platform emerged winner after beating three other nominees in the fiercely contested category. Citizens Compass, which began operations in April 2021, was nominated for its consistency and its growing impact in highlighting human-interest and community stories. Ahead of the ceremony, NMNA Convener and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Shola Olugbemiro, had announced on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, that…
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community welfare through sustained social investment programmes across its host communities in Nigeria and other African countries. The Head of Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant, Mr. Ayyagari Subbaraidu, made this known when the plant hosted elders and persons with disabilities from its 17 host communities during an outreach tagged “A Day Out with Senior Citizens” at the Ibese facility in Ogun State. He said the initiative—now in its third year—aims to enhance the emotional, social and physical well-being of elderly residents, many of whom face loneliness and limited social interaction. The programme…
The Lagos State indigenes under the aegis of De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, have kicked against decision by the Lagos State Government to outsource the indigeneship certification process to a little-known firm, it named as Qista Technologies. Describing the act as ‘capture of Lagos State Identity’, the Group says it is a quiet decision by the state government that must be strictly scrutinised and immediately reversed. In a statement titled “The capture of Lagos identity by an inactive sole proprietorship concern,” the indigenous Lagos State socio-cultural Group said what appears on the surface as “digitization” “is the most far-reaching attempt yet…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassador-nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The ambassador-nominees are Kayode Aare (Osun), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa) and Ayodele Oke (Oyo). Their names were contained in a formal communication from the President, which was read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary. Akpabio subsequently referred the nominations to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and directed the panel to scrutinise the candidates and report back within one week. The development comes against the backdrop of President Tinubu’s slow pace in filling key diplomatic postings.…