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…
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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…
PZ Cussons, the Manchester-headquartered consumer goods group behind brands such as Imperial Leather, Carex and Premier, has confirmed it will retain its Africa business and pursue a new phase of growth across Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, reversing earlier indications that it might sell the division. The decision, announced on December 11 in a statement published on the company’s website, concludes a strategic review launched in April 2024. The Group said that keeping the business will deliver stronger long-term value for shareholders than the offers it received for a sale. The updated direction reflects the company’s ambition to balance its portfolio…
The United States has signed a five-year health cooperation agreement with Eswatini valued at $242 million, reinforcing the Trump administration’s push to recast global health assistance around domestic responsibility and long-term self-reliance. Under the memorandum of understanding, signed on Friday, Washington intends to provide up to $205 million in health support, while Eswatini has committed to increasing its own health spending by $37 million over the duration of the agreement, according to the US State Department. From aid to shared responsibility The agreement forms part of President Donald Trump’s ‘America First Global Health Strategy’, unveiled in September, which seeks to move…
Kemya climate activist Truphena Muthoni has set a new world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, completing the feat on Thursday in Nyeri County. The 22-year-old began the challenge on Monday, aiming to surpass her earlier 48-hour effort. The attempt, widely reported by Kenyan media, formed part of her campaign to highlight the protection of indigenous tree species while raising awareness of mental wellness. Local officials and community groups monitored the event throughout the three days, with residents visiting the site to witness the endurance challenge. Observers described how Muthoni stayed wrapped around the trunk even during…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 33-year-old Mohammed Sani, commonly called Gamboli, a notorious supplier of illicit drugs to bandits, after three weeks on the run from his home in Anguwan Makera, Kuta, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. He was arrested at his hideout following credible intelligence about his illicit drug activities. NDLEA operatives had on 20 November 2025 raided his house at Anguwan Makera, Kuta, where they recovered 471.8 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis. Though he escaped arrest during the raid and had been in hiding, the manhunt for him…
The European Union and the Government of Gombe State have formally launched a landmark initiative to improve healthcare delivery in the state, following similar launches across other states in Nigeria. The Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) was unveiled in Gombe alongside the inauguration of a Project Implementation Steering Committee, which will guide the deployment and oversight of solar electrification of healthcare facilities across the state. Speaking at the launch, the Head of Section, Green and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Inga Stefanowicz, highlighted the urgent need for reliable electricity in healthcare settings. “Electricity is…