The Kano State Government has signed two major renewable energy agreements with Tricell Solar Solutions and IRS Green Energy Limited to boost clean energy production in the state. The agreements, sealed during the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum 2025 in Abuja, will lead to the establishment of solar panel manufacturing plants in Kano. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the deals were signed in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), which will provide technical advisory and coordination support. Under the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), IRS Green Energy Limited will set up a 600MW solar plant,…
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Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has warned against Nigeria sliding into a one-party state following the recent wave of defections of opposition governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with reporters at the National Assembly (NASS) Complex in Abuja after plenary on Wednesday, Dickson reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and criticized the defections, describing them as a mockery of democracy and a threat to multiparty politics. He noted that Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, and Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri had all…
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has expressed concern over the high cost and delayed supply of TELA maize seeds to farmers. Prof. Ado Yusuf, Executive Director of IAR, stated this on Thursday in Zaria, noting that the challenges had prevented many farmers from accessing the improved variety during the 2025 wet season. Yusuf made the remarks while receiving a team of agricultural experts from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and TELA Nigeria, who were on a field visit to TELA maize demonstration farms in Zaria and Giwa Local Government Areas. Represented by the Deputy…
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), SweetThinkers, has organized the second stage of its 2025 annual quiz competition aimed at promoting academic excellence among pupils in Lagos public primary schools. The SweetThinkers Top 200 Academic Excellence Competition is part of the NGO’s structured initiative to improve learning outcomes in Lagos public schools, reaching over 2,000 pupils across the 20 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the Lagos Central Centre of the competition, Oluwatosin Akinola, SweetThinkers Project Manager, said the initiative was designed to inspire young learners and foster a culture of excellence in public schools. Akinola noted that the competition…
The Director of Administration at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Dr. Olayinka Obafemi-Moses, says arrangements have been concluded for the inauguration of the institution’s state-of-the-art research centre. Obafemi-Moses, who also serves as the College Secretary, disclosed this at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos ahead of the inauguration of the Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu Research Centre. He explained that the facility was conceived following the college’s Alumni engagement in 2019, during which businessman and philanthropist, Kesington Adebutu, generously donated ₦200 million to kick-start the project. According to him, the comprehensive research centre is designed to support…
Mantrac Nigeria, the sole authorized Caterpillar equipment representative in the country, has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s industrial and infrastructure growth with the opening of a new digital service centre. The facility monitors equipment performance remotely, conducts virtual inspections, and proactively responds to faults or irregularities before they lead to breakdowns, thereby enhancing productivity on industrial sites. Speaking during a media roundtable and facility tour, Mantrac Nigeria Managing Director, Mr. Emad Adeeb, said the centre was designed to help customers manage machinery operations efficiently through remote connectivity, monitoring, and diagnostics. “This facility reflects our long-term vision to redefine after-sales service…
WaterAid Nigeria has urged Nigerians to embrace regular handwashing as a life-saving habit, describing it as vital to safeguarding public health—especially in communities with limited access to clean water and hygiene facilities. The Country Director of WaterAid Nigeria, Ms. Evelyn Mere, made the call in a goodwill message to mark the 2025 Global Handwashing Day on Wednesday in Lagos. The event, themed “Be a Handwashing Hero,” was organized at the Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, development partners, and civil society organizations. Mere said the theme served as…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that global public debt will rise above 100 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029, reaching its highest level since 1948. The projection was made by Vitor Gaspar, Director of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, during the presentation of the Fund’s Fiscal Monitor on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Gaspar warned that global debt risks are widespread and could accelerate if policymakers fail to act decisively. “In the Fiscal Monitor, we project global public debt to go above 100 per cent of GDP by 2029. Public debt risks are widespread and tilted…
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Food Day 2025, ActionAid Nigeria has called for renewed commitment to ending hunger and building a more resilient and inclusive food system. Speaking at a media dialogue in Abuja on Wednesday, ActionAid Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, emphasized the need for coordinated national action to ensure food security for all Nigerians, particularly those in rural and conflict-affected communities. Mamedu cited a recent FAO report showing that 30.6 million Nigerians across 26 states and the FCT could face food insecurity during the 2025 lean season — a slight improvement from the 33.1 million…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited to promote hygiene practices and eliminate open defecation in local communities. The collaboration, implemented under UNICEF’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme, aims to improve sanitation standards, particularly in areas where Niger Foods operates its farms. During a visit to Niger Foods’ office in Minna, Theresa Pamma, UNICEF Representative, explained that the initiative focuses on raising awareness about the dangers of open defecation and its impact on public health. She noted that poor sanitation remains a major contributor to the spread of waterborne…