The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) has generated about N5 billion in agricultural interventions in Cross River over six years, the State Coordinator, Innocent Ogbin, has said. Ogbin made the remarks on Friday in Calabar during a media roundtable on the project’s performance. He said the agribusiness-driven programme targets youths, women, and vulnerable groups, boosting livelihoods through sustainable enterprise development in rural communities. Cross River began implementing the second phase of the project in 2025 with additional financing, following the completion of the first six-year phase. Ogbin explained that the initiative leverages the state’s agrarian potential…
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The Wife of the Ebonyi Governor, Mrs. Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has settled medical bills totaling N3.2 million for 16 indigent patients at Alex Ekweme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. Nwifuru paid the bills on Friday during a visit to the male and female surgical wards to mark the Easter celebration. She encouraged patients, who had been held back by the hospital due to unpaid bills, to remain hopeful and pray for God’s help. The initiative is part of her ongoing efforts to provide financial relief to indigent patients facing economic hardship in the state. Dr. Sorochi Otu, Head of Department, Medical…
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the rising cost of food items across community markets, describing the situation as increasingly difficult for low- and middle-income households. Residents, speaking in separate interviews on Friday in Abuja, said the persistent increase in food prices had worsened living conditions for many families. A reporters’ survey of several FCT markets, including Dutse, Nyanya, and Gwagwalada, revealed significant increases in both perishable and staple food items. A paint bucket of tomatoes, previously sold between N2,000 and N2,500 in February, now costs N3,000 to N3,500, while a large basket has…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered food items and medical supplies worth millions of naira to the Plateau State Government following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area. Mrs. Zubaida Umar, Director-General (D-G) of NEMA, said on Friday in Jos that she was in the state to commiserate with Gov. Caleb Mutfwang and the people of Plateau over the recent gunmen attack. Umar, represented by Mr. Adebiyi Razaq, Zonal Coordinator for the North Central Zone, stated that the agency also delivered relief items and medications from the federal government to support victims of the…
MAGGI, a brand of Nestlé Nigeria Plc, has unveiled rising music sensation Qing Madi as the face of its latest campaign, “Me & MAGGI, So Good Together.” This was announced in a statement by Toritseju Egbebi, Corporate Affairs Manager at Nestlé Nigeria, on Friday in Lagos. The unveiling, held at Nestlé Nigeria’s Head Office in Lagos, marks a shift in how MAGGI connects with younger consumers—not just as a trusted kitchen staple, but as part of the moments, emotions, and shared experiences that define today’s culture. Today’s generation doesn’t just eat; they create, remix, and share. From quick meals to…
The Chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has commended the participation of NDLEA Maritime Intelligence Officers in the recently concluded North Sea and Channel Maritime Information Group meeting in Southampton, United Kingdom, as well as operational exchanges in Felixstowe and Portsmouth. Marwa described Nigeria’s invitation as the only African country represented at the conference as a recognition of NDLEA’s growing operational capacity, professionalism, and strategic relevance in global counter-narcotics efforts. He noted that the officers’ involvement in both conference sessions and joint exercises with the UK Border Force marks…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to auction N3.95 trillion in Treasury Bills (NTBs) in the second quarter of 2026, with sales scheduled to commence on April 8. Net issuance for the quarter is projected at N750 billion, after accounting for N3.2 trillion in maturing bills due for settlement by the end of June, according to the CBN’s NTB issuance calendar obtained by Nairametrics on April 2, 2026. The programme reflects a clear bias toward longer-dated instruments, underscoring both strong investor demand and the apex bank’s liquidity management strategy. A breakdown shows that N2.85 trillion—representing the bulk of the…
Biogénesis Bagó, an Argentine biotechnology company specialised in animal health and the production of high-potency foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, reaffirms its long-term commitment to supporting South Africa’s national response to the current animal health emergency. This commitment is grounded in the company’s extensive experience managing foot-and-mouth disease emergencies in multiple regions and is built on three key pillars for outbreak containment: sustained vaccine supply, scientific cooperation, and the generation of field-based evidence, always in alignment with the official requirements of the national programme. South Africa’s epidemiological context — characterised by viral diversity, the simultaneous circulation of SAT lineages and the presence of wildlife reservoirs —…
Agricultural innovation is set to reach new frontiers—literally—as Pannar Seed announces plans to test its latest climate-resilient hybrid crop on Mars by 2027. The initiative marks a groundbreaking collaboration between agricultural scientists, aerospace partners, and global researchers seeking to unlock sustainable food production beyond Earth. Dubbed PAN Terra-X, the hybrid seed represents decades of research into yield improvement, drought tolerance, and environmental adaptability. Now, the company says it is ready to subject its innovation to one of the harshest environments imaginable—extraterrestrial conditions characterized by thin atmosphere, extreme temperature fluctuations, and unfamiliar soil composition. “This mission is about pushing the boundaries…
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and stabilising the economy in his Friday Easter message. Tinubu rejoiced with Nigerians at home and abroad, noting that Easter symbolises sacrifice, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness. “I rejoice with Nigerians as we celebrate Easter, which reminds us of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the redemptive power of salvation.,” He said the season resonated with Nigeria’s current realities, as the nation navigated economic strain and persistent security challenges. “This season speaks to our present situation as we confront economic strain and…