The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, says it has intensified efforts to diversify its revenue base and strengthen practical learning through commercial agriculture. This follows the institution’s maiden cassava harvest, aimed at boosting food security and entrepreneurship. The Rector, Dr AbdulJimoh Mohammed, made this known on Thursday in Ilorin during the first cassava harvest at the polytechnic’s commercial farm. Mohammed said the initiative is designed to boost the institution’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), equip students with practical agricultural skills, and create long-term investments for future generations. He described agriculture as a critical sector capable of creating jobs, improving food production, and…
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Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, on Thursday, commissioned the 14.5-kilometre Zawaiyya–Unguwar Maidaji–Gwangwan Dikko Road in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The road was constructed by the Sokoto State Government at a cost of about N4.53 billion under Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto’s 9-Point Smart Innovative Agenda. Idris laid the foundation for the construction of two other roads in Shagari Local Government Area as part of his one-day official visit to Sokoto State. The roads are the 7.5-kilometre Kajiji–Sanyinnawal Road and the 13.5-kilometre Mandera–Darin Guru–Jabo Road.Speaking at the event, Nasir Idris expressed appreciation to Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto for inviting…
The Enugu State Government has urged media practitioners to deepen public awareness of its free and inclusive healthcare programmes, particularly free malaria testing and treatment, and the subsidised health insurance scheme. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, made the call on Wednesday during the Malaria Elimination Programme, Advocacy Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) Quarterly Media Chat in Enugu. Represented by Dr Ifeyinwa Ugwunweze, Health Secretary of Enugu East Local Government Area, Prof. Ugwu said the free malaria testing and treatment, as well as the subsidised annual N12,000 health insurance scheme, are available statewide in all government-owned health facilities and…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 10 establishments across the state for persistent violations of environmental regulations. The enforcement exercise, carried out on Wednesday, was announced by the agency on its X handle on Thursday. According to LASEPA, the action aligns with the Lagos State Government’s directive on strict compliance with environmental laws. The sealed establishments include: Grandeur Meridian, Obasa Akiniyi Street, Oluwaga, Ipaja Lasola (Spazio Bar), Ipaja Road, Fatolu Bus Stop, Ipaja Millennium Restaurant, Gate Bus Stop, Ayobo, Ipaja O2 Exquisite Suites & Tower, Jimoh Akinremi Street, Akowonjo Chirozz Hotel & Suites, Samuel Street, Egbeda House…
A farmer in Funtua town, Katsina State, Mr. Ibrahim Aliyu, has urged the government to address the high cost of fertiliser and insecurity threatening farmers this cropping season. Aliyu made the call on Thursday in an interview with reporters in Funtua. He described this year’s farming season as one of the most difficult in recent years. “We are facing serious challenges this year, ranging from insecurity to the high cost of fertiliser and other farm inputs,” he said. READ ALSO: Plateau farmers appeal for fertiliser subsidy Aliyu urged governments at all levels to tackle these issues, which he said are…
An Abuja High Court has granted businessman Mike Ozekhome permission to travel to the United Kingdom for a six-week medical trip while standing trial over alleged forgery and impersonation. Justice Chizoba Oji, who delivered the ruling on Thursday, ordered Ozekhome to return his international passport to the court on or before Aug. 26 after completing the trip. Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, were arraigned on February 27 by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged forgery and impersonation arising from a dispute over ownership of a property in the United…
Acting on the provisions of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new regulatory guideline limiting the suspension of payment, delivery and termination rights under certain financial contracts to a maximum of two business days, in a move aimed at improving certainty in Nigeria’s financial system. The directive, contained in a circular dated July 1, 2026, was signed by the Acting Director of the Financial Markets Department, Okey Umeano, and takes immediate effect. According to the apex bank, the guidance clarifies the implementation of Sections 34(2)(b) and 40(2) of…
Residents of Enugwu-Agidi and Ogidi communities in Njikoka and Idemili North Local Government Areas of Anambra State have appealed to both the state and federal governments to intervene in the worsening and life-threatening erosion ravaging the area. They made the appeal during an assessment visit by officials of the Anambra State Erosion, Watershed and Climate Change Agency (ANSEWCCA) to flood and erosion-affected communities in the two local government areas. At Enugwu-Agidi, residents said the erosion had severely affected Mgbachala and Irugaga areas in Ifite Village, making movement difficult during the rainy season. Mr. Benjamin Ejinaga, Vice Chairman of Ifite Village,…
Google Cloud said on Wednesday that its Johannesburg Cloud Region could generate an additional $90.6 billion in economic output and support nearly 315,000 jobs by 2030. Maureen Costello, Vice President for UK, Ireland, and Sub-Saharan Africa at Google Cloud, made this known in a statement. She said the projection was announced alongside five new Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives aimed at accelerating Africa’s digital transformation through infrastructure, innovation, startup funding, and digital skills development. The announcements were made at Google’s inaugural Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, which attracted about 3,000 business leaders, developers, public sector officials, and technology partners. Costello added…
A digital marketplace, 2Clicks Nigeria, has attracted more than 100,000 downloads and over 100,000 active listings within two months of its public launch. The founders, George and Toby Igboegwu, disclosed this at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday. They said the application entered Nigeria’s top 10 shopping category on Google Play within three weeks, reflecting strong early adoption. George said the 2Clicks Nigeria platform was designed to strengthen digital commerce by making professional online marketing tools accessible to every entrepreneur. He noted that the initiative particularly targets Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to help them reach wider markets…