As part of its 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Programme, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has distributed 50,000 bags of rice to poor and vulnerable families in Kebbi and Gombe States. Flagging off the distribution in Aliero Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Thursday, the Kebbi State Commissioner for Special Duties, Zayyanu Aliero, described the gesture as consistent with the values of the Foundation’s founder, Aliko Dangote. “This is a commendable gesture, especially as it will improve the living conditions of the poor and most vulnerable people in the state. The distribution is a collaboration between the Foundation and…
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In recognition of his unwavering support for media practitioners in the country, Governor Nasir Idris has approved the hosting of the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum’s Annual Summit by the Kebbi State Government. This approval comes just two months after Governor Idris successfully hosted the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The Governor approved a request from the Forum’s Executive Committee, led by its Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Yelwa, during a courtesy visit at the Kebbi Governor’s Lodge, Abuja, on Thursday. Governor Idris said the decision to host the summit stems from his firm belief…
Nigeria is endowed with vast agricultural resources and a youthful population brimming with potential. Yet, despite these advantages, the country has struggled to unlock the full potential of its agricultural sector. The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative, launched by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), marks a pivotal turning point in Nigeria’s agricultural narrative. This essay examines the significance, objectives, and anticipated impacts of the SAPZ initiative as it embarks on its first phase across…
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd (Energy China) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum.
The Lagos State Government has sealed off 13 markets in the Ketu and Mile 12 areas of the state for persistently flouting the state’s waste management law.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a public advisory warning Nigerians about a fraudulent website impersonating the Google Play Store.
Experts say African governments must act urgently to protect jobs and livelihoods as climate change threatens 83 per cent of Africa’s jobs and the labour market.
It is legitimate to pose the question – is our State drifting towards anarchy? Do we have a social contract with State institutions that provide for or security and welfare? It is a question worth posing we note the dramatic breakdown in security provisioning that has created a climate of disillusion in the State as a protector for citizens. Secondly, there is a significant rise and expansion of sectarian conflicts, both ethnic and religious fuelled in part by massive disinformation and hate speech in both the traditional and social media. Thirdly, Nigeria’s elite consensus on federalism and the federal character…
The Managing Director, Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF) Ltd., Mrs Uche Uzoebo on Thursday underscored the critical role Artificial Intelligence (AI) could play in bridging the customer experience gap for financial inclusion.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has said that the continent is facing an alarming convergence of public health crises, with outbreaks of Mpox, cholera, and climate-related emergencies.