The Ondo State Government, through the Livestock Productivity Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, has distributed no fewer than 70 motorcycles to strengthen livestock extension services and support lead farmers in the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa flagged off the distribution on Thursday in Akure. He said the initiative was aimed at enhancing service delivery, improving food security, and boosting agricultural productivity. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Segun Omojuwa, the governor described agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy. He noted that the state’s economic growth depends heavily on effective agricultural extension services, which serve as a vital link between…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office today March 1, 2021 arraigned Senator Umaru Tafida Argungu before Justice Mohammed Mohammed of the Sokoto State High Court on one count charge of criminal misappropriation of public funds to the tune of N419, 744, 612. 30 (Four Hundred and Nineteen Million, Seven Hundred and Forty Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Twelve Naira, Thirty Kobo). The former Senator who represented Kebbi North in the 6th Senate, is alleged to have diverted the said sum which was paid by the Sokoto State government as 40 percent equity stake in Hijrah Investment…
…renews TCN MD Sule Abdulaziz’s tenure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Shu’aib Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) while also approving the renewal of Sule Abdulaziz’s tenure as Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The announcement was made in a statement released on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Professor Shu’aib Aliyu replaces Ahmed Aminu, who stepped down from the position to pursue the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State. The presidency noted that Aliyu is…
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has called on the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to urgently address the poor aviation lighting system at Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, ahead of the 2026 Hajj airlift. The governor made the call during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, at his office in Abuja. Governor Aliyu described the airport’s inadequate lighting system as a serious challenge hindering smooth operations, particularly at night. According to him, the state is losing significant opportunities due to the inability of airlines to land at night because of the…
The Naira posted modest gains against the British pound, trading at about N1,836/£ in the official market, as the sterling weakened against the US dollar in global foreign exchange markets. After a prolonged depreciation phase, the naira has entered a broad sideways trend, with the GBP/NGN pair hovering around N1,836.5/£. Market dynamics indicate a shift from earlier panic-driven demand to a more balanced “willing buyer, willing seller” structure. Volatility has eased significantly. Metrics such as the Average True Range (ATR) show that the wide daily swings of N50–100/£ seen in 2024–2025 have largely subsided, signalling improved stability in the foreign…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given a N200 million support package for autism advocacy and caregiver development. The governor announced a donation of N100 million to the Kanyeyachukwu Foundation and another N100 million to autism-focused organisations under the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA). Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Thursday at an event held to mark the World Autism Awareness Day at the Lagos House, Marina. The event was also used to celebrate a teenage autism advocate and world record holder, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who arrived Lagos after a long-distance cycling advocacy journey that began in Enugu on…
The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has revealed the cause of system malfunctions and delayed logins experienced by candidates who took the mock examination on March 28, 2026, at designated computer-based test (CBT) centres across the country. The optional exercise was aimed at testing JAMB’s systems and helping candidates get familiar with the exam format. However, following the exercise, many candidates and guardians took to social media to express frustration over the test, as they reported technical issues at different centres. Complaints ranged from system malfunctions and delayed logins to incomplete questions and abrupt shutdowns during the exam.Some candidates…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock test, allowing candidates to assess their performance ahead of the main exam. In a statement issued on Monday, JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, said candidates who took part in the mock exercise can now check their results through the SMS method provided by the board.How To Check Result SMS To check your result, send “MOCKRESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration. Candidates are advised that this service attracts a charge.
The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 130 pharmaceutical premises in Nasarawa State due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements, signaling intensified efforts to safeguard public health and ensure safe drug distribution nationwide. Dr Suleiman Chiroma, Head of Enforcement at PCN, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday in Karu Local Government Area, stating the action followed a recent surveillance and enforcement exercise across the state. The enforcement aligns with PCN’s mandate to implement the National Drugs Distribution Guidelines (NDDG), which ensure medicines pass through authorised channels while maintaining storage conditions that preserve drug quality, potency, and therapeutic efficacy.…
The completion of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) capital requirement exercise has heightened expectations for the banking sector, with experts projecting a shift in focus toward lending expansion and customer-centric reforms. The CBN on Wednesday confirmed that 33 banks met the revised minimum capital requirements under its recently concluded recapitalisation programme, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen the country’s financial system. The apex bank disclosed that a total of N4.65 trillion was raised over the 24-month exercise, with capital adequacy ratios across the sector now above Basel benchmarks, reinforcing banks’ capacity to support economic growth and absorb…