Malawi has positioned itself at the heart of Africa’s efforts to reset its food systems, as stakeholders across the continent converge to accelerate agricultural transformation. Speaking at the opening of the Feed Africa Summit in Lilongwe, Malawi’s President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera emphasized the urgency for Africa to break free from the cycle of food insecurity. He described the summit as a “turning point” in the continent’s efforts to become self-reliant in food production. “This is no ordinary summit. It is a rallying call for action—Africa must grow what it eats and eat what it grows,” said President Chakwera. The summit,…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Women scientists and thought leaders have renewed calls for increased female representation in the technology sector and stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and government to drive ethical innovation and inclusive development. The call was made at the 7th Biennial International Conference of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Nigerian National Chapter, held at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA). The event featured a Triple Helix Leadership Summit sponsored by the Schlumberger Foundation. Delivering a plenary lecture titled “The Role of Women: Leaders in Ethical Innovation,” Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delta, Agbor, Professor Stella…
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has pledged support for increased hostel accommodation at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai. The former president committed when the university’s management, led by Vice Chancellor Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, paid him a courtesy visit at his Uphill residence in Minna, Niger State. General Babangida appreciated the visit and expressed hope that the problem of inadequate student accommodation would soon be resolved. “We will do our best to assist the university,” the elder statesman assured, adding that he hoped the issue of hostel shortage would soon be a thing of…
The Emir of Argungu, Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera, is representing Kebbi State at a prestigious global conference on demographic dividends, currently underway at Wilton Park, Surrey, United Kingdom. The conference, themed “Demographic Dividends for Africa: Actions and Investments,” has drawn influential participants from across the world to discuss strategies for leveraging Africa’s population growth through targeted investments and policies. The Emir is attending as a representative of Traditional and Community Leaders under the Sultan Foundation Platform, with sponsorship from the Kebbi State Government. In his remarks, the Emir described the conference as a timely opportunity to spotlight the essential roles traditional…
To boost rice production in the country, Dangote Rice Limited, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited yesterday in Lagos signed a purchase and sale agreement with the Niger Government-owned Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited on steady supply of Paddy rice. Dangote Rice and Niger Foods are collaborating to boost the production of rice as a staple menu in Nigerian homes and guarantee food security. Under the agreement signed at the Lagos Headquarters of the DIL, Niger Foods is to engage in high-scale mechanized and commercial farming, as well as the development and production of agricultural products, including paddy…
Here are 10 key facts about APC’s new national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, as reported on July 24, 2025: Plateau‑born politician – Born on August 8, 1968, in Dungung, Kanke LGA, Plateau State . Education – Earned a B.Eng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (1992, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi), an M.Eng (ATBU, Bauchi), and a Ph.D. in Digital Systems Engineering (University of Nigeria, Nsukka) . Digital engineering specialist – After his Ph.D., he focused on Digital Systems Engineering advancing tech initiatives in Nigeria . Renewable energy contributions – Played a key role in the PAWA 774 micro‑grid project and partnered with Tech‑Ville USA to train 100…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has been confirmed as the party’s new National Chairman, succeeding former chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who stepped down citing health reasons. Yilwatda, 56, currently serves as Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. Previously, he was a respected academic—an engineering lecturer at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi—and also served as an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner between 2017 and 2021 . He hails from Plateau State in North‑Central Nigeria, aligning with the APC’s zoning policy, which designates the chairmanship to that region.…
French broadcasting giant Canal+ has secured full control of MultiChoice Group, the South African company behind popular satellite TV services DStv and GOtv. The deal, valued at approximately $3 billion (around 35 billion South African Rand), was officially finalized on Tuesday. Canal+, a subsidiary of French media conglomerate Vivendi, had been gradually increasing its stake in MultiChoice over recent years. With this acquisition, the French company now wholly owns the pay-TV operator, further expanding its footprint across the continent. The announcement follows approval from both the MultiChoice board and South Africa’s Takeover Regulation Panel, paving the way for Canal+ to…
The Sokoto State Executive Council, at its 6th regular meeting, approved over ₦1.975 billion for the procurement of fertiliser, seeds, pesticides, and other agro-allied chemicals to support wet season farming. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Tukur Alkali, during a press briefing. According to Alkali, ₦1.878 billion was earmarked for fertiliser procurement, which will be sold to farmers at subsidised rates. An additional ₦96.99 million was approved for the purchase of seeds, pesticides, and other agro-chemicals. He further revealed that the Council approved the procurement of instructional materials worth ₦89.98 million for the State College of…
President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has appealed to African leaders to take deliberate steps—just as the U.S., Canada, and the EU have done—to protect domestic producers from unfair competition, for the continent to experience real growth and development. Speaking during the ongoing West African Refined Fuel Conference held in Abuja, Dangote said, “…to make matters worse, we are now facing increasing dumping of cheap, often toxic, petroleum products—some of which are blended to substandard levels that would never be allowed in Europe or North America,” he said. He also cited the growing influx of discounted, low-quality fuel…