Group President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has announced a landmark donation of N15 billion to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State. Mr. Dangote, who also chairs the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), was reappointed as Chancellor of the university. Speaking at the 5th convocation ceremony, he emphasized the need to reposition the institution to become a leader in cutting-edge research and the production of highly skilled manpower tailored to industry demands and real-world challenges in Nigeria. He stated: “It is in this vein that I wish to announce the launch of a…
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The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), in partnership with UNICEF and Christian Aid, has inaugurated a comprehensive project aimed at improving flood preparedness and emergency response in the state.
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Renewed calls have emerged for Zambia to consider the swift establishment of a nuclear power plant to address ongoing power generation challenges. By Alfonso Kasongo Dr. Richard Silumbe, a senior researcher and President of the Leadership Movement, has urged the government to construct a nuclear power plant. He emphasized that, as a Southern African nation heavily reliant on hydropower, Zambia must diversify its energy sources to drive its industrialization agenda and solidify its position as a regional leader in electricity supply. Dr. Silumbe underscored the potential of nuclear power to generate foreign exchange, asserting that investment in…
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Despite enforcement actions against several key loopholes behind illicit financial flows in Zambia, the country’s revenue agency, ZRA, has found a rising trend in financial crimes, with an estimated K29 billion in revenue loss in 2024 compared to K106 million in 2023. By Alfonso Kasongo The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has revealed that it has concluded investigations into 326 suspicious illicit financial flow transactions, as highlighted in the 2024 Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) report. However, 240 out of the 326 concluded illicit transactions are suspected to involve shell companies—entities that are registered but do not necessarily exist…
Kaduna State has officially introduced the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine into its routine immunization schedule, reinforcing its commitment to reducing vaccine-preventable childhood illnesses and deaths.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has stirred public debate by declaring that there is nothing wrong with Nigeria becoming a one-party state, as long as it reflects the will of the people. Ganduje made the statement on Thursday while receiving members of the Forum of Former Members of the Kano State House of Assembly in Abuja. He argued that the dominance of one political party, especially the APC, would not necessarily undermine democracy if it emerges through legal and democratic means. “There is nothing wrong with Nigeria becoming a one-party state if…
A two-year-old girl trafficked from Abuja to Aba for N100,000 has been rescued by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking Persons (NAPTIP).
A local rice processing company based in Kuta, Shiroro local government area of Niger state, has announced the availability of its premium stone-free parboiled rice, known as Kuta Parboiled Rice. The move is in a bid to promote locally produced agricultural products. The company, located at the Kuta main market, is calling on consumers and retailers to patronize its high-quality rice, which is proudly processed to meet local dietary standards. According to the lead producer, Suleiman Dauda, the rice is not only free from stones but also readily available in various quantities to meet consumer demands. “We kindly urge the…
Prominent political figures in Niger State have expressed strong dissatisfaction with what they describe as inadequate representation in the newly constituted Board and Executive Management of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC).
The Benue State Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rexzodeneh Group Limited (RGL) for the development of the Otukpo National Food City Complex.