Rotary Districts 9127 and 3204, along with the Rotary Foundation, have donated 70 school desks to Government Junior Secondary School Naraguta-Farin-Gada in Jos. The donation was facilitated by the Rotary Club of Jos-Utan. The past district governor of District 9127, Mike Ukachi, said at the presentation on Wednesday in Jos that the gesture was part of Rotary’s “Dust to Desk Project.” Ukachi explained that the project aims to serve humanity, enhance learning, and create a conducive environment for students. “In Rotary, we have thematic areas of focus, and basic literacy is one of them. We want to see students comfortable…
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A Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Mr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele, has called for urgent infrastructure upgrades and human capacity development in Nigeria to keep pace with emerging technologies. Oyedele made the remarks on Wednesday at the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) conference in Abuja. The theme of the conference was: “Sustainable Technology Innovations and Risk Management for Resilient Economies.” He warned that inadequate investment in these areas could lead to inefficiencies and setbacks in national development. According to Oyedele, improved private-public collaboration in technological innovations is needed to promote social cohesion, inclusion, and peaceful community relationships. “The consideration…
The Federal Government says Nigeria loses about 24 million tonnes of topsoil each year due to erosion and land degradation, warning that this trend poses a serious threat to food security and climate resilience. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the Global Project – Soil Matters. Abdullahi emphasized that healthy soil is critical for water retention, drought resistance, and carbon sequestration, stressing that restoring soil organic matter has become imperative amid rising climate shocks. “Soil is not merely the dirt beneath our feet; it…
Nigeria’s economic activity slipped into contraction in April 2026, as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.4 — its first decline after 16 consecutive months of expansion. The latest report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday shows the index dropped below the 50-point benchmark that separates expansion from contraction, pointing to a broad-based slowdown across key sectors of the economy. According to the report, the marginal decline reflects weakening demand conditions and reduced business activity, particularly in the industry and services sectors, even as agriculture maintained modest growth. “The composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for…
Australian scientists are developing solar-powered technologies to convert plastic waste into clean fuels, offering a potential solution to both pollution and energy challenges. The research explores how sunlight-driven processes can transform discarded plastics into hydrogen, syngas, and other industrial chemicals, providing a pathway toward a more sustainable, circular economy, the Australian study revealed on Wednesday. Global plastic production exceeds 460 million tonnes annually, with large volumes leaking into the environment, the research noted. The study also highlights the rich carbon and hydrogen content of plastics, which can be repurposed as an untapped resource rather than treated as waste. The process,…
The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical journalism, especially in reporting issues affecting children, as stakeholders gathered for a two-day capacity-building workshop. Speaking at the workshop organized by the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Kaduna Chapter in collaboration with UNICEF, Commissioner for Information Ahmed Maiyaki described the training as timely and crucial in an era of rapid information dissemination. Represented by the Director of Information, Yunusa Abdullahi, Maiyaki said the workshop, themed “Strengthening Child-Sensitive Media Reporting,” was particularly relevant. He emphasized that journalists play a critical role beyond reporting, noting that coverage involving children demands…
Police in Kagadi District, western Uganda, are responding to a canoe accident in which dozens of passengers are feared missing after the vessel capsized on River Nguse. According to a police statement on Wednesday, the canoe, carrying an estimated 35 to 40 passengers, overturned on Tuesday night at Kyaleni Village. Authorities said they responded immediately, rescuing one survivor, a local resident. The exact number of missing persons remains unconfirmed, as there was no passenger manifest. READ ALSO: China hands over new ECOWAS headquarters Marine police have launched search and rescue operations, and investigations into the cause of the accident are…
A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced 27-year-old farm manager Israel Tony to eight months in prison for stealing 30 crates of eggs. Tony, a resident of Barnawa, Kaduna, was charged with theft. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel handed down the sentence without the option of a fine and also ordered Tony to pay N243,000 in compensation to the complainant. Prosecutor Insp. Chidi Leo told the court that the offence occurred between February and April in Maraba Rido, Kaduna. Leo said Williams Dogo, of Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, reported the matter to the Sabon Tasha Police Station on April 22. READ ALSO: Nigerian…
The Nigerian naira has weakened further against the British pound, trading at an average of N1,896/£, even as the UK currency faces mounting pressure in the global foreign exchange market. Latest figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicate that the naira continues to trade within the N1,825 to N1,950 per pound range, reflecting ongoing volatility in the currency market. Analysts say the naira’s performance is being shaped by a mix of domestic policy measures and external factors. The CBN’s decision to retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent has helped sustain investor interest in naira-denominated assets,…
The Police Command in Ekiti has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, killing a pastor and abducting worshippers. SP Sunday Abutu, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti. Abutu said the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 10:30 p.m. when church members were holding a night vigil on the outskirts of the town. Preliminary investigations indicate that about five armed men invaded the prayer ground, fatally shot the pastor, and abducted some congregation members. READ ALSO: Report: Nigeria’s military spending jumps 55% to $2.1bn amid worsening insecurity…