President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of Senate for appointment of Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate Godswill Akpabio and read at the plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said the nomination was made in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 constitution. “In compliance with the provisions of section 147(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, I am pleased to forward to the Senate for confirmation the nomination of Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of the Federal…
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The Cowpea and Beans Farmers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (C&BFPMAN) has predicted a steady rise in the price of beans following the end of harvest season. The C&BFPMAN President, Mr Kabir Shuaibu, disclosed this in an interview with the NAN on Tuesday in Lagos. Shuaibu attributed the current increase in the price of beans among other foodstuff to the end of its harvest season. This, he said, would eventually lead to a steady increase in the price of the produce in the coming months. “There is a shortage of farm produce because of inadequate rains last year, we…
The Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has inaugurated the 500 million dollars Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, on Tuesday said SPIN would strengthen dam safety, improve irrigation and hydropower, and support food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability nationwide. He added the project would boost Nigeria’s resilience to floods, droughts, and climate variability while promoting sustainable energy development and modern water management across rural and urban areas. “SPIN aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises food security, economic…
Rivers West Senator, Ipalibo Banigo, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ashenews reports that Banigo announced her resignation from PDP during plenary at the Senate on Tuesday, March 10, stating her intention to align politically with the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In the letter, which was read on the floor of the Senate by the President, Godswill Akpabio, Banigo also said she wants to support efforts to advance development in Rivers State. The lawmaker further stated that her decision to join the APC followed extensive consultations with her constituents…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Tuesday inaugurated a “Yes! Girls Podcast Watch Session” in Kano as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD). The session brought together adolescent girls, government representatives, Civil Society Organisations and the media to listen to girls’ perspectives and discuss ways of strengthening their rights, wellbeing and leadership. The UNICEF Adolescent Development Specialist (ADS), Ngozi Izuora-Songu, said the gathering marked the official launch of the “Yes! Girls Podcast,” a youth-driven digital platform created by adolescent girls for their peers across Nigeria. She said that the podcast provided a safe space for…
The Federal Government on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to strengthening climate resilience, restoring degraded landscapes, and empowering communities to manage their resources sustainably. Prof. Joseph Terlumun, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, said this at a workshop for the presentation and final validation of nine Strategic Catchment Management Plans under the ACReSAL Project. “Our goal is clear: to strengthen climate resilience, restore degraded landscapes, and empower communities to manage their resources sustainably. The 20 Strategic Catchment Management Plans are at the heart of this effort. “As we meet here in Abuja, millions of our fellow citizens in the 19 northern…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have urged doctors and healthcare professionals nationwide to heighten vigilance and strictly adhere to infection prevention and control measures amid ongoing transmission of Lassa fever. The advisory, published on Tuesday on the NCDC website and signed by the agency’s Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, warned that Lassa fever remains a significant public health concern in Nigeria, particularly during the dry season between November and April. According to the NCDC, recent surveillance data indicate continued transmission of the disease across several states, with a concerning number of…
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-final for the 2025-26 season has been made, as the remaining clubs in the competition head into the last eight. Taking place prior to the final fifth round tie between West Ham United and Brentford at the London Stadium, the draw was made by two former FA Cup winners and West Ham players Joe Cole and Joe Hart on Monday. League One team Port Vale are rewarded for their victory over Sunderland with a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. There’s a big tie in the north-west as Manchester City host Liverpool, while…
The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a positive note on Monday, March 9, 2026, with investors gaining N147 billion as market capitalisation climbed to N126.583 trillion. The gain was driven by sustained demand for stocks such as Conoil, Legend Internet Omatek, NGX Group, Oando, and 22 other advancers. Market capitalisation, which opened at N126.436 trillion, rose by 0.12 per cent, or N147 billion, to close at N126.583 trillion. The All-Share Index gained 228.83 points, closing at 197,196.98 compared with 196,968.15 recorded at the previous session’s close. This led to an increase of the Year-To-Date (YTD) return which improved…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has pledged its commitment to ensuring the protection of the rights of women and girls across the West African sub-region through effective justice delivery. President of the Court, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, made the pledge at the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration organised by the ECOWAS Court’s Women’s Forum on Monday in Abuja. Ashewnews gathered through NAN reports that the event, which is celebrated on March 8 yearly, was sub-themed: “Break the Silence, End Gender-Based Violence Now.” “As we celebrate our women and their invaluable contributions to the achievements of the court, we also reaffirm our collective…