Katsina State Government has inaugurated the 2026 fertiliser distribution programme, offering subsidised inputs to farmers across 6,652 polling units ahead of the rainy season. Governor Dikko Radda, who launched the exercise on Monday in Malumfashi, said the initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to food security and improved livelihoods. He announced that fertiliser would be sold at ₦25,000 per bag, adding that distribution had been decentralised to ensure direct access for genuine farmers and eliminate middlemen. According to him, Funtua Zone will receive 60 bags per polling unit, Katsina Zone 50 bags per unit, and Daura Zone 45 bags per unit,…
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Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday inaugurated the 6.72km Agbura–Oxbow Lake Road and a referral hospital in Oporoma, Bayelsa State. The Agbura–Oxbow Lake Road is expected to serve as a bypass for residents of Agbura and other Ogbia communities, while also linking Nembe and surrounding areas from the busy Swali Market axis. Inaugurating the road, Osinbajo thanked Governor Douye Diri for the invitation to commission the project, noting that it was rare in politics for leaders to fulfil their promises. He described Diri as a “straightforward person who keeps to his word.” “I was here four years ago for…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has appealed to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, to call off its indefinite strike which began on Monday over unresolved welfare issues. Dr. Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, made the appeal during an inspection tour of schools in the territory on Monday. The NUT had on Friday directed primary and secondary school teachers in the FCT to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, citing the continued silence of the FCT Administration on their welfare demands amid harsh economic conditions. Hayyo described the timing of the strike as…
The Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) on Monday said it is partnering with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to promote seamless trade and support legitimate business activities. BACCIMA President Yahaya Idris disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Controller of the Seme Area Command of the NCS, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, in Seme. Idris said the Nigeria Customs Service plays a vital role in ensuring efficient border operations as a key stakeholder in trade facilitation. “BACCIMA is committed to working closely with your office to promote seamless trade, support legitimate businesses, and align with national and…
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has handed over the expanded Buni Gari water supply facilities to the Yobe State Government to improve access to potable water. The project extends water supply from Buni Gari to Buni Yadi and surrounding communities in Gujba Local Government Area, which suffered extensive infrastructure damage during the insurgency. The Yobe NEDC Coordinator, Prof. Ali Abbas, said the intervention aligns with the commission’s mandate to support post-conflict recovery and development in the North-East. Abbas said the project, earlier inaugurated by Governor Mai Mala Buni, has now been fully completed and is ready for operational management by…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 135 candidates with special needs in its Kano centre. The examination, organised by JAMB’s Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), is being conducted simultaneously across 11 specialised centres nationwide. At the Kano centre, located at Bayero University, Kano’s School of Continuing Education, 135 candidates from Kano and neighbouring states participated, making it the centre with the highest turnout this year. Addressing journalists on Monday in Kano, the JEOG Kano Coordinator, Prof. Yahuza Bello, described the programme as “another landmark in inclusive education.” He said about…
The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) says it is committed to improving the ICT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) application capacities of local government workers in Abia State. The Finance Officer of LIFE-ND Abia, Mrs. Loveth Okpata, said this on Monday in Umuahia during a training for staff and local government desk officers on basic ICT tools and AI applications. LIFE-ND is an initiative of the Federal Government, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and the Niger Delta Development Commission. It aims to reduce poverty, create jobs, and promote sustainable income and food security across the nine Niger Delta…
The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, has cautioned Nigerian youths against drug abuse, calling it a major threat to national development and human capital. Balarabe delivered the warning on Monday at the 2026 Undergraduate Forum of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Week, held at Kaduna State University. She emphasized that no nation can achieve growth and prosperity if its productive population—especially youths—is undermined by substance abuse. Citing data from the National Drug Use Survey, she noted that about 14.3 million Nigerians are affected by drug abuse, with nearly three million cases in the North-West. “Kaduna State…
The Ondo State Government says it has commenced the 2026 promotion exercise for more than 3,000 workers across the state public service. The state Head of Service (HoS), Mr Bayo Philip, who flagged off the exercise on Monday in Akure, explained that the workers had completed their three-year waiting period and had been pencilled down for the exercise. Philip said the affected workers were found deserving of promotion and had been invited for interviews. He urged them to maintain good conduct and uphold ethical standards to ensure a smooth process and timely completion of the exercise. “We appreciate the state…
No fewer than 200 delegates of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) will meet on Wednesday in Abuja for an emergency delegates meeting to address a growing leadership crisis within the association. In a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja, Dr Oreyemi Ifedayo, Chairman of State Chairmen, said the meeting was triggered by the controversial disqualification of candidates for the forthcoming elections. He alleged that candidates for the Annual Delegates Meeting and elections were disqualified by the NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, without due process, sparking widespread concern among stakeholders nationwide. According to him, the disqualification has drawn criticism from state…