Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for all categories of civil servants in the state. Nwifuru made the announcement on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki. The governor said the gesture reflects his administration’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of workers, despite the limited revenue accrued to the state over the past year. According to him, the decision was taken in recognition of the dedication and resilience of civil servants amid prevailing economic challenges. Speaking on the forthcoming local government elections in the state, Nwifuru promised a…
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In the spirit of the yuletide, the Lafiaji Development Association (LDA), a non-governmental organization, on Sunday distributed food items to 600 beneficiaries across five zones in the Lafiaji area of Lagos State. The founder of the association, Mr Florentino Sanya, spoke during the distribution exercise held at the Lafiaji Community Centre on Lagos Island, where beneficiaries gathered for the outreach. Sanya said the gesture was hintended to support vulnerable residents amid prevailing economic challenges. According to him, the beneficiaries were drawn from the five zones in Lafiaji, namely Oke Suna, Sango-Simpson, Araromi, Obalende and Ije. He said the food items…
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to 2,000 onion farmers in Sokoto State as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to reduce post-harvest losses in Nigeria’s food system. The Executive Secretary of the NADF, Mr Muhammad Abu-Ibrahim, disclosed this on Sunday during the distribution exercise in Sokoto. Abu-Ibrahim, who was represented by a director, Mr Mu’azu Ibrahim, described post-harvest losses as one of the major challenges confronting the agricultural sector. He said the support was aimed at cushioning the impact of losses often suffered by onion farmers due to poor seedlings and other…
The price of onions in major markets across Lagos State has recorded a significant increase, with bulk sellers reporting up to a 44 per cent rise in the cost per bag. Traders attributed the hike largely to rising transportation costs from major production hubs in northern Nigeria. Market stakeholders, who spoke with reporters in Lagos, said the price surge has affected both vendors and consumers as the festive season approaches. A bulk onion trader at Mile 12 Market, Mr Muhammad Kililu, said the cost of a bag of onions had increased sharply. “We used to sell a bag of onions…
Sightsavers, an international charity organization, has called on media practitioners to intensify awareness on the availability of free treatment for lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis. The call was made at a two-day workshop organized by Sightsavers for journalists in Makurdi, Benue State. Mr Mark Debam, State Coordinator of the Programme for the Eradication of Lymphatic Filariasis in Benue, described the disease as one caused by microscopic worms transmitted through mosquito bites. Debam said plans were in place to eradicate lymphatic filariasis by 2030 through prevention and appropriate treatment. According to him, many affected persons are reluctant to seek treatment…
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), in collaboration with the Yobe government, has empowered 520 onion farmers with inputs in the state under the Onion Intervention Programme. Alhaji Muhammed Ibrahim, NADF Executive Secretary, stated this while distributing the inputs to the beneficiaries in Damaturu on Sunday. Ibrahim , represented by Mr Munkail Gaya, listed the inputs to include 1,560 onion seedlings, 2,080 NPK fertilizer and 1,040 chemicals. The 520 selected farmers were part of the total 2,000 onion farmers to benefit from the inputs across the country. Ibrahim noted that the beneficiaries were victims of recent flooding and other climate-related…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has engaged business women in Jigawa to promote export of Nigerian goods. Mr Abdulkadir Aliyu, NPEC Coordinating Officer in the state, said this on Saturday during the inauguration of a two-day sensitisation exercise on export opportunities. He said the exercise was designed to create awareness among women entrepreneurs on international market access. Aliyu said the exercise would build the capacity of women business owners and equip them for business support services, trade networks, and financing opportunities. “The aim is to encourage participation of women in the digital trade and value-added export sector. “The exercise…
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre has called for deliberate sequencing and sustained political will, to strengthen reforms in the Nigerian oil and gas sector. The body said this while unveiling a comprehensive report on petroleum environmental governance in Nigeria, The report is titled “Nigeria’s Petroleum-Environmental Governance: Law, Policy, and Reform Roadmap,”. It was released with support from the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), four years after enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. This is contained in a statement to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday, signed by Chairman of HEDA, Mr Olanrewaju Suraju, Suraju…
The National Onions Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) Kaduna State chapter, has predicted a slight increase in the cost of onion this yuletide due to increasing demands. NOPPMAN Secretary, Kaduna State chapter, Mr Amir Adamu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. He said that due to a rise in the demand of the produce and some yet-to-be harvested onion farms, the price is increasing as the yuletide approaches. “The price of onions varies from state to state; here in Kaduna, the old onion that was produced and harvested…
The price of onions in major markets in Lagos State, has witnessed a significant surge, with bulk sellers reporting up to 44 per cent increase in the cost per bag. The sellers attribute the increase, largely due to the rising cost of transportation from northern production hubs. The market stakeholders told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, that the price hike had significantly impacted on vendors and consumers alike, as the festive season draws nearer. A bulk onion seller at the Mile 12 market, Mr Muhammad Kililu, said that the cost of a bag of onions had risen…