ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Umaru Bago has announced plans to subsidize the cost of electricity for households in the state in a bid to strengthen power supply.
Author: Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that Niger Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding with National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to commence the implementation of the National Agricultural Development Scheme in the state.
Journalists from across the African continent, under the umbrella of the Pan African Agricultural Journalists (PAAJ), have elected Abdallah el-Kurebe, the Editor-in-Chief of ASHENEWS, as their new President. El-Kurebe, a seasoned journalist with a strong background in agricultural reporting, emerged unopposed in the election, reflecting broad confidence in his leadership. Alongside him, Beene Mujala of Zambia was elected as Treasurer, while Amadou Jallow of Gambia assumed the role of Assistant Secretary. Announcing the election results, the Chairman of the PAAJ Electoral Committee, Dawda Bayo, declared that Jean Baptiste Musabyimana of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) defeated Somalia’s Daud Abdi…
Kaduna State Government has taken a significant step in the fight against HIV with the official inauguration of the National Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Paediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Acceleration Plan Committee. The initiative, led by the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, aims to expand life-saving services for mothers and children, reinforcing the state’s commitment to achieving an HIV-free generation. The newly inaugurated committee will focus on strengthening partnerships, integrating PMTCT into routine antenatal care, and reaching underserved communities where access to its prevention and treatment remains limited. This approach…
As Nigeria battles to manage the growing mental health challenges among the people, the Media Mentor’s Network has organized a training workshop aimed at equipping media professionals with strategies to protect their mental health as they carry out their daily activities.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Umaru Bago has ordered tax collectors to exempt hawkers and petty traders across Niger state.
ASHENEWS reports that the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir has signed into law, the bill for the establishment of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2025.
The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, and the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Niger State Chapter, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Yohanna, has officiated a mass wedding for 21 couples in Niger State.
MTN Nigeria on Thursday apologised to customers over Wednesday’s decision to hike the rates of its 15gigabytes weekly digital bundle by 200 per cent.
The federal government says it has commenced discussions with Google on ways to advance Nigeria’s role in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation.