The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting Nigeria’s agricultural exports through improved quality production and compliance with global standards. NEPC Executive Director, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, stated this at a workshop on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for smallholder soybean farmers on Friday in Yola. Ayeni, represented by the North-East Regional Coordinator, Mr Anani Egon, said the training aligns with NEPC’s goal of empowering smallholder farmers for international market competitiveness. She said the council had expanded support to crops such as cashew, ginger, sesame, and hibiscus, enhancing yields and linking farmers with processors and exporters. Ayeni identified…
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The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University) has approved the appointment of Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi as the substantive Vice-Chancellor. The announcement was made during the 80th Extraordinary Meeting of the Council held on Friday, according to a statement issued by the university’s Acting Head of Information, Dr. Habib Yakoob. Dr. Yakoob stated that “the appointment takes effect from Tuesday, February 10, 2026, for a single, non-renewable tenure of five years.” Prof. Fawehinmi, who currently serves as the Vice-Chancellor of the Nigerian British University in Abia State, succeeds a series of acting vice-chancellors appointed following…
Former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel has promised to breathe new life into the Gateway Industrial Petro-Gas Institute, GIPI, a once-promising training centre that has been left to decay for years. Senator Daniel made this commitment during a recent visit to Oni in the Ogun Waterside area of his senatorial district, where he was warmly received by the institute’s Rector, Lamidi Alebiosun, and other members of the leadership team. The Gateway Industrial Petro-Gas Institute was Senator Daniel’s brainchild, established in 2007 during his time as governor. The institute was created with a…
The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has expressed its readiness to start the Occupational Therapy and Speech/Audiology programmes in the 2026/2027 academic session. The Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie (SAN), said this on Friday in Benin, following an advocacy visit to his office by Dr Victoria Amu, Director of Occupational Therapy at Edo Specialist Hospital, and her team. During the visit, Amu, and her team engaged in strategic discussions with the vice chancellor and other key officials. The discussions focused on establishing the framework for integrating the Occupational Therapy and Speech/Audiology programmes into the university’s academic…
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has called on Bauchi residents to stop treating gender-based violence (GBV) as private or family affair. Ms Safiya Salihu, Vice Chairperson of FIDA Bauchi, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Bauchi. She stressed the need for a shift in public attitudes that protect perpetrators and silence victims. Salihu noted that although GBV had existed for a long time, increase awareness is encouraging more survivors to speak out. She maintained that laws alone cannot protect victims, and emphasised mindsets change and seriousness in handling…
Over 68 per cent of electricity consumers in Nigeria are illegally bypassing their prepaid meters and consuming power without payment, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has revealed. This disclosure came yesterday in Abuja during the fifth annual conference of the Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PCAN), where stakeholders in the power sector called for a balanced electricity tariff that would protect consumers while ensuring commercial viability for operators. The revelation adds a new layer to Nigeria’s worsening power sector liquidity crisis, as utilities already struggling with poor revenue collection now face widespread energy theft. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director…
…push for Africa’s digital sovereigntyThe Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) has said renowned technology entrepreneur and executive, George Agu, as the lead keynote speaker at this year’s edition themed “AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.”Agu, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ActivEdge Technologies Limited, is widely recognised for his trailblazing contributions to Africa’s technology landscape. With more than 25 years of experience spanning core banking systems, fintech, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and AI-powered e-government solutions, Agu has built a formidable reputation for driving innovation and digital transformation across the continent.A Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information…
Alhaji Ahmadu Kida, Chairman, Board of Directors, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has outlined a new vision for the company anchored on collaboration, accountability and strong governance. Kida made this known at a leadership panel session at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The session was themed “Transforming Energy Through Leadership Development.” He said that NNPC Ltd. was undergoing a transformation from a directive government entity into a commercially driven and globally competitive energy company. Kida noted that his leadership approach which is collaborative and participatory was…
As strikes persist and doctors leave in droves, Nigeria’s health system continues to search for a cure. At 8:30 a.m., the corridors of the National Hospital, Abuja, are already crowded. Inside, a young resident doctor; who asked not to be named begins another 36-hour shift after her department lost five colleagues to the United Kingdom in 2025. “I love my patients, but love does not pay rent or refill oxygen cylinders,” she said. Her exhaustion captures a crisis at the heart of Nigeria’s health system; a workforce stretched to breaking point by migration, poor working conditions, and frequent strikes. It…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has tasked global leaders on taking “reasonable action” and moving from pledges to performance in tackling climate change. Shettima made the call at the opening of the Heads of State Summit at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30), on Thursday in Belém, Brazil. He also implored world leaders to be more proactive in curtailing climate change attendant natural disasters that have claimed innocent lives and rendered many homeless across the globe. ”Let COP30 be remembered as the moment when the world moved from pledges to performance, from ambition to action, and from dialogue to delivery,” he said.…