The Ondo State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Olayato Aribo, has stated that no fewer than 4,563 youths have been trained in modern agriculture through various youth development programmes of the state. The commissioner also disclosed that the government, under the immediate past administration of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, sold all the tractors owned by…
Stakeholders have called on the Federal and State Governments to implement the National Women’s Economic Empowerment Policy as the best strategy to mitigate the country’s negative impact of surging Gender-Based Violence. The stakeholders made the call in a statement issued on Friday at the end of the 2024 National Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society,…
The Lagos State Government on Friday, commenced massive demolition of Pelewura Market located on Lagos Island. The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Jubril Gawat, said the state government has also commenced the payment of compensation to traders in the market. In a post on his X handle on Friday, Gawat…
The Federal Government delegation, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, visited Bauchi State to convey President Bola Tinubu’s condolences to the state government and the people of Bauchi over the passing of the 15th Emir of Ningi, Yunusa Ɗanyaya. Speaking at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Bauchi on Friday, Shettima expressed President…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday handed over a total of $180,300 and 53 vehicles, fraudulently taken by some Nigerians from Canadian citizens to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Speaking at the signing ceremony for the return of the recovered vehicles and funds, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, stated that…
Heartland coach Emmanuel Amuneke has expressed strong belief in his team’s capabilities as they prepare to take on Enyimba in their first match of the 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season at Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri this Sunday. Despite being relegated last season, Heartland secured reinstatement to the top flight following the disqualification of…
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the ministry has not stopped students who are not up to 18 years old from writing the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examinations Council exams. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, made the clarification in Abuja on Friday while fielding…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday in Beijing rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.” Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, the President emphasized his…
The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, has submitted that the federal government never stopped students who are not up to 18 years old from writing the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. Speaking on Friday in Abuja while fielding questions from journalists at an…
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