The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group has announced $20 million financing for local champion SONOCO Group to help develop Guinea’s poultry sector, in a move aimed at strengthening food security, supporting local agriculture, and creating jobs. Agriculture accounts for 32 percent of Guinea’s gross domestic product (GDP), yet poultry production remains largely artisanal and small-scale. This has forced the country to import around 85 percent of the chicken it consumes. With domestic demand rising by 10 percent over the past five years, expanding competitive local production capable of delivering affordable, high-quality protein has become…
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has facilitated the return of three Nigerians who were stranded in South Africa, following a social media post by one of the travelers that drew the attention of South African authorities. The development was disclosed in a post on NIDCOM’s official X account on Sunday. The incident comes after claims by Just_Yemi (@YemiFirstson), who alleged that he and three other Nigerians were unlawfully detained at Johannesburg airport despite having valid visas and complete documentation. NIDCOM confirmed that the three Nigerians have now been cleared and are expected to arrive in Lagos on Monday. While welcoming their safe return, the commission expressed concern…
Police Command in Ondo says it has arrested a 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Usman, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl at Ijebu-Owo, Owo Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who made this known in a statement on Monday in Akure, said the case was reported on March 29 by the victim. “The victim alleged that Usman (suspect) forcefully dragged her into his employer’s office located along Ijebu Owo, where he had unlawful carnal knowledge of her without her consent. “She further alleged that the suspect threatened her with dire consequences should she disclose the incident…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council to investigate allegations of systemic efforts to undermine local barge operators at the nation’s seaports. The directive was made through a statement signed by Special Adviser to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Bolaji Akinola, on Monday. In the statement, representatives of barge operators alleged that “there is a coordinated and deliberate attempt by certain foreign interests to edge them out of business.” They warned that “these actions, if left unchecked, could significantly weaken local capacity and disrupt the balance of competition…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to stop all arrangements and publicity for the planned voter revalidation exercise. themomentng reports that the directive was contained in a letter addressed to RECs, dated April 4, 2026, signed by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. All RECs were ordered to pause their activities and await further instructions from the electoral commission. The notice said the meeting of the commission with RECs, scheduled for April 9 at 11am, will now be held via Zoom. The development comes amid concerns from stakeholders, including political scientists and the opposition, about the exercise.…
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy says it has budgeted N12 billion to support research in digital economy in universities and research institutions The Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Mr Isime Esene, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Esene said that the government would, thus, host a three-day virtual open day to guide universities and research institutions on the National Digital Economy Research Clusters initiative. He said that event, organised through the Project BRIDGE Implementation Unit in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, would commence virtually on April 7. He…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a major drug trafficking syndicate following a three-week intelligence-led operation that led to the interception of cocaine consignments hidden in tins of palm kernel extract and the arrest of the cartel’s kingpin. The agency said the illicit consignments were destined for the United Kingdom, with the syndicate employing sophisticated concealment methods to evade detection. The breakthrough began on March 11, 2026, when NDLEA officers attached to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Strategic Command in Ikeja, Lagos, intercepted 3.10 kilograms of cocaine at the export shed. The drugs were carefully…
Nutanix is partnering with RapidFort to enhance security across the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP), enabling enterprises to deploy and manage cloud-native applications with greater confidence and speed. Through the integration, RapidFort’s automated software supply chain security capabilities and near-zero CVE container images will be embedded into NKP, helping organizations reduce vulnerabilities, streamline compliance, and secure workloads across data center, edge, and public cloud environments. The collaboration addresses a growing challenge for enterprises scaling Kubernetes: maintaining agility without increasing security and compliance risks. By extending protection into the software supply chain, customers can adopt a proactive, secure-by-design approach while accelerating development and innovation. The…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle longstanding debts in Nigeria’s power sector under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The approval was disclosed in a statement signed by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. The move follows a final review of legacy debts that have plagued the sector for over a decade and is expected to stabilise electricity generation and improve service delivery. The debts, which accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025, were verified before arriving at the agreed settlement figure. The statement stated that implementation has already commenced, with several stakeholders in the power value chain beginning to…
The Nigerian Air Force has released the list of successful candidates for its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025 and fixed April 18, 2026, as the training commencement date. The announcement was disclosed in a statement issued by the Air Commodore and Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame. The development follows the completion of the Selection Board Interview conducted at the NAF Base in Kaduna between January 12 and February 8, 2026, setting the stage for the next phase of the recruitment process. The Air Force said the names of successful candidates have been published on its official recruitment portal for…