Despite the challenges of misinformation, the technology has enjoyed the confidence of farmers, researchers and policymakers, due to the attributes of genetically engineered hybrid seeds and the results observed in the field in terms of pests control. In the year 2022, Bt cotton will complete two decades of cultivation in India. Despite the challenges of misinformation, the technology has enjoyed the confidence of farmers, researchers and policymakers, due to the attributes of genetically engineered hybrid seeds and the results observed in the field in terms of pests control that lead to increased yield and farm remuneration. The extent of achievement…
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The National Steering Committee (NSC) of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, held its inaugural meeting. President Muhammadu Buhari on June 22 inaugurated the committee tasked with driving the target of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years. Osinbajo’s spokesman, in a statement, said the vice president expressed optimism that the committee would achieve rapid progress. The vice president said plans to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years would not be based on a business as usual approach,…
FC Barcelona have completed the signing of Yusuf Demir on loan from Rapid Vienna with an option to buy. The 18-year-old winger has earned a fine reputation at home after breaking into the Rapid Vienna team so young. He has been dubbed the ‘Austrian Messi’ for his style of play and stature. Demir will now hope to link up with Messi himself, providing the Argentina star does sign a new deal at Camp Nou. Barca have struck a deal to sign Demir on loan for 2021/2022 at a cost of €500,000 ($591,000). The Catalan Club said they would have the…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has observed that rotational presidency over the years, has robbed Nigeria of best brains to lead the country. Bello, who spoke at the maiden edition of the GYB seminar for political and crime correspondents in Abuja on Friday, also said Nigerians should be allowed to make their choices for the best candidate to emerge as president. According to the governor, the criteria for Nigeria’s next president should be centered on someone who would unify the country and solve the problems that were plaguing the nation. Bello pointed that if the best cannot be picked from…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the reinstatement of 21 police officers and directed the promotion and payment of arrears of some of the officers. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations of the commission disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Ani said that the decision was reached at the 12th Plenary Meeting of the Commission held on Tuesday and Wednesday and presided over by the Chairman, Mr Musiliu Smith. He said that some of the officers reinstated are Simeon Ajisafe, Oluwatoyin Adesope, Solomon Akika, Odianosen Endurance, Augustine Madufor, Imariabe Ikpomnwosa, Danladi Lengkang, Adamu Abare,…
The Nigeria Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC) has registered 186 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections from three states. The NCDC said this on its official website on Saturday morning. The figure represents an increase from the 146 cases recorded on Thursday and 110 cases posted on Wednesday. It said 186 additional cases were reported from three states as of July 9. The agency noted that Lagos had the highest number of cases, which was 175, while Rivers recorded eight and Gombe had three cases. According to NCDC, compilation of the newly infected cases showed that the country now has…
Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy on Friday found themselves at the centre of a bizarre incident at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick. Rahm claimed a share of the lead at the Scottish Open, while McIlroy missed the cut. The two European Ryder Cup stars were playing with Justin Thomas when, on the 10th hole, a spectator walked on to the tee. He removed the cover from the McIlroy’s driver before taking a couple of practice swings with an iron. “I was surprised. Everyone saw what happened on TV,” McIlroy said. “It was handled efficiently and everything was okay. I…
The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu has inaugurated and handed over the 10 million litres per day (MLD) capacity Kazaure Water Supply Scheme to Jigawa state government for residents of Kazaure town and environs. This is contained in a press release by Mrs Kenechukwu Offie, Director (Press and Public Relations Unit), Federal Ministry of Water Resources in Abuja on Friday. In his address at the occasion in Kazaure on Thursday, Adamu noted that the decision by the federal government to implement the water supply project was a direct response to the deplorable water situation in the area. He added…
A civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari, to rename the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning to “Federal Ministry for Foreign Loans and Debts Accumulation.” This is contained in a statement titled, “Rename Finance Minister To Minister Of Foreign Loans Collection”, jointly signed by its National coordinator and media director, Emmanuel Onwubiko and Zainab Yusuf on Friday. The group’s call is in reaction to Senate’s recent approval of the President’s request for the upper chamber, to borrow N2,343,387,942,848, to part-finance the 2021 federal budget size of N13 trillion.…
Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi on Friday, disclosed that the state government had secured a N1.7 billion loan to boost livestock production and dairy in the state. Bagudu stated this at the commissioning of the new Kara ultramodern livestock market in Jega local government area. The governor urged the people to strive towards facilitating peace, unity and cooperation amongst all citizens. Bagudu said he commissioned the market to enable “it takes-off properly before Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The governor expressed optimism that the market would contribute to the socioeconomic development of the area, Kebbi state and Nigeria in general. “I am certain…