Presco Plc has announced its plan to invest $200 million in Abia’s oil palm sector. The company’s Chairman, Mr Olakanmi Sarumi, made this known Friday, when the Management of the organisation and Afrinvest visited Gov. Alex Otti in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. Sarumi said that the proposed investment would see the development of oil palm plantations on about 14,086 hectares of a 20,000-hectare concession in Ozuitem, Abam, and Ulonna. “Our task from the Governor and the state is to establish a mutually beneficial relationship, facilitate land acquisition for Presco Plc, and provide security support to realise this…
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The Federal Government has urged women to take advantage of trade and entrepreneurship opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s economy. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment disclosed this while marking the International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday in Abuja. Ashenews gathered through NAN reports that the IWD is celebrated annually on March 8, to honor the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The theme of the 2026 IWD is “Give to Gain”. Oduwole said that the celebration was to expand opportunities for women and strengthen their role in trade, entrepreneurship and national development. She urged women to…
The Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBD) will inaugurate an 8 Megawatt turbine test run at Tiga Dam on Saturday, marking a milestone in power supply in Kano State. This is contained in a statement issued by HJRBD Managing Director Rabiu Bichi on Saturday in Kano. Bichi said the left side and river bed outlets would be temporarily closed with water discharged through turbines thereby ensuring no downstream shortages. He explained that the test run marks a major power generation milestone for Kano State. “The left side and river bed outlets will be temporarily closed for the technical exercise,…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) expresses deep concern over the continued detention of Sani Waspapping and Abubakar Adamu over social media commentary relating to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East by the Department of State Services (DSS). According to credible reports, one of the two detainees is facing prosecution on questionable charges. We have also received disturbing reports that several individuals who have expressed critical views about the policies of the United States and Israel have been invited or summoned by the DSS. CITAD considers these actions deeply troubling and inconsistent with the constitutional guarantees of…
Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate recruitment of 473 medical personnel and a 40 per cent rural posting allowance for nurses to strengthen healthcare delivery across Borno State. The development was disclosed in Maiduguri by Prof. Abubakar Kullima, Chief Medical Director of the Borno State Hospitals Management Board, in a statement announcing the governor’s approval of the initiative. According to Kullima, the recruitment is aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services and addressing manpower gaps in hospitals and primary healthcare centres across the state. He explained that the approval covers a wide range of health professionals, including medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, Community…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, has expressed concern over the increasing rate of impersonation by content creators posing as professional journalists, describing the trend as damaging to the image of the journalism profession in the state. The State Chairman of NUJ, Dr Abu Ahmodu, raised the concern in an interview with reporters in Minna, noting that the situation was becoming worrisome and required urgent attention. Dr. Nmodu disclosed that the union would soon commence a special training programme for journalists on digital media usage in the state capital to strengthen professional capacity and ensure practitioners remain…
The United States State Department has announced a bounty of USD 10 million for intelligence leading to Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, alongside several other high-ranking Iranian officials. The incentive was launched via the State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” initiative. This programme provides financial compensation for information that assists in finding or bringing to justice individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism directed at the United States. In addition to Khamenei, the programme’s updated list includes Iran’s interior minister and the minister of intelligence and security. In a social media update, Rewards for Justice stated, “Got information on these Iranian…
Wema Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Wilson Chiedu Agu as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board. The appointment, disclosed by the company on the Nigerian Exchange and approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria, took effect on 3rd March 2026. According to Wema, Engr. Agu is a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience across consultancy, information technology, cybersecurity, and business development. The board welcomed him, noting that his expertise in engineering, technology, and project development is expected to strengthen the bank’s strategic planning and decision-making. Engr. Agu earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in…
Air Canada has suspended all its Toronto-Dubai flight operations till May 1 amid the escalating tensions in West Asia. The airlines said that they will resume their flight operations when safe passage is ensured, adding that it will continue to add to their capacity to Delhi to provide travellers with options to Canada. “Due to unrest in the Middle East, our Toronto-Dubai flights are cancelled until at least May 1. We plan to reintroduce service gradually when flights can safely resume. We continue to add capacity to Delhi to provide travellers with options to Canada,” Air Canada said in a…
Residents of Minna, Niger State, have been urged to adopt healthy lifestyles and seek professional medical advice to prevent kidney-related diseases. Dr. Nathaniel Omon Iseghohimhen of Standard Hospital, Minna, made the call in an interview with ASHENEWS to mark 2026 World Kidney Day. He explained the focus of the campaign as a global health awareness initiative aimed at drawing attention to the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. According to him, kidney disease can be triggered by several factors, many of which are preventable if individuals pay…