Some women farmers in Bauchi State have called for early distribution of subsidized fertilizers and inputs to enable them to cultivate their farmlands.
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In a powerful demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, has donated electrical materials worth over ₦100 million to help restore electricity to 21 communities in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The affected communities had endured more than three years of total blackout due to vandalism of the power infrastructure. The intervention by Dangote Cement aims to support the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in reconnecting the areas to the national grid. Communities celebrate a long-awaited return to light The handover of materials took place at the Ibese Police Station and was attended by…
The Agro-Allied Community Development Service (CDS) Group of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has launched a transformative outreach in the Rigachikun community. Held on May 12, 2025, the event, themed “Empowering Farmers through Sustainable Agriculture, Agro-Tech Innovation, and Greener Practices”, convened local farmers, government officials, agro-tech experts, and community leaders—all united in their vision to modernize farming and encourage eco-friendly practices. It was organsed in a bold move to promote sustainable agriculture and environmental responsibility. The outreach was spearheaded by CDS President Sani Modibbo and his dedicated executive team, with support from…
With the election for the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism fast approaching, leading candidate Gloria Guevara has announced a bold new initiative: the creation of a Global Council of Experts comprised of former tourism ministers. If elected, Guevara pledges to mobilize this wealth of experience to drive innovation, investment, and inclusive growth across the global tourism sector. “Tourism ministers are champions of national development,” Guevara stated. “Their expertise has transformed destinations, created jobs, and attracted billions in investment. We cannot afford to lose this knowledge once their terms end. As Secretary-General, I will ensure it continues to shape our collective…
Dangote Industries Limited is partnering with critical economic stakeholders to grow Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMES) across Nigeria, Senior Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, has said. Speaking at the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 2025 Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition in Lafia, she said the participation of the company and partnership with the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, will help create awareness and scale up small businesses. The Senior Adviser, who was represented by Dr. Shuaibu Abdullahi, the company’s National Assembly Liaison Lead, said Dangote Group will continue to partner government…
Bayelsa state has recorded a 98 percent coverage in the first round of the 2025 National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) programme conducted from May 3 to May 6.
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has inaugurated a campaign against tuberculosis (TB) and stigmatization in Jigawa State.
Microsoft is set to lay off 6,000 workers as part of a broader organisational restructuring.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday across the country.
The Federal Government and Heifer Nigeria, an international NGO, have called on young agritech innovators to leverage technology to transform and revolutionise Nigeria’s agricultural sector.