Average price of kerosene increases slightly in March — NBSThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average price per litre paid by consumers for National Household Kerosene increased to N361.29 in March from N355.8 in February. x The bureau said...Thu Apr 15th, 2021 Read More → |
No, 60% of women in Nigeria don’t give birth at traditional attendants’ facilitiesTo encourage more acceptance of alternative approaches to health, an expert claimed that in Nigeria, six in 10 women delivered their babies at facilities owned by traditional birth attendants. x...Thu Apr 15th, 2021 Read More → |
Senators divided over food reserve agency bill[files] Lawan. Photo/TWITTER/DRAHMADLAWAN/TOPEBROWN<br /> The Senate, yesterday, passed a bill seeking to establish the National Food Reserve Agency for food security, despite disagreement...Thu Apr 15th, 2021 Read More → |
FG committed to increasing citizens’ access to electricity[FILES] Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. PHOTO: Twitter/NigeriagovThe Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has unveiled solar power connections in Jangefe town in Roni LGA, Jigawa State as part...Wed Apr 14th, 2021 Read More → |
Farmers demand more as CBN announces N554bn spending on Anchor Borrowers schemeFarmers and their association have called on the Federal Government to use the Central Bank of Nigeria-managed Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) to deepen food production in the southern...Tue Apr 13th, 2021 Read More → |
FG begins five million solar power scheme, plans rollout in geopolitical zonesVice President Yemi Osinbajo flagged off The Solar Power Naija-part of ESP nationwide plan to deliver 5m connections to off-grid communities in Jangefe, Jigawa State. Photos: Twitter A plan to...Mon Apr 12th, 2021 Read More → |
Team Edo, Delta win fastest man, woman at sports festivalAs Four Team Lagos’ Boxers Qualify For Finals Team Edo’s Adegoke Enoch and Team Delta’s Grace Nzubechi, yesterday night, emerged the fastest man and woman respectively, decided...Sun Apr 11th, 2021 Read More → |
Nigeria can generate over $15b from rice export yearly —BaguduNigeria can generate over $15b from rice export yearly if the states complement each other in cultivation and processing and at the same time, mobilise farmers to improve production...Sun Apr 11th, 2021 Read More → |
Education: Religious leaders, others back gender policy revieSome clerics and other stakeholders have expressed commitment to ensuring review of the National Policy on Gender in Basic Education, to resolve issues of inequality at all levels of education....Sun Apr 11th, 2021 Read More → |
Kebbi, NNPC strengthen collaboration on biofuel productionNNPC The Kebbi State Government and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) are to continue to strengthened collaboration on production of biofuel and renewable energy. Mr Yahaya Sarki,...Sat Apr 10th, 2021 Read More → |
Nagode wins maiden Nasarawa Easter Motorsports FiestaHabeed Nagode and other riders celebrating their trophies at the end of the maiden Nasarawa Motorsports Championship in Lafia… at the weekend Habeed Nagode from Zuru Auto Sports Club at...Fri Apr 9th, 2021 Read More → |
Investors fleeing mining sites as bandits seize controlNigeria is losing huge revenue as bandits infiltrate mining sites causing investors to flee the sector. Experts have warned that if the criminalities continue unabated, the global mining...Fri Apr 9th, 2021 Read More → |
NDLEA nabs trans-border trafficker with 280kg assorted drugs in KebbiA suspected fake security agent, Basiru Ibrahim, who specialises in trafficking illicit drugs from Benin Republic through Lagos to Sokoto State, has been arrested with 280 kilogrammes of skunkweed...Fri Apr 9th, 2021 Read More → |
APC governors in Zamfara as Matawalle defection rumours gather momentumThree All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Monday visited Zamfara to inaugurate some projects. x The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit came amidst reports that Gov. Bello...Tue Apr 6th, 2021 Read More → |
Emir of Gwandu cautions proponents of disintegrationEmir of Gwandu Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar Emir of Gwandu and Chairman, Kebbi State Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, has charged Nigerians to remain obedient and respect...Tue Apr 6th, 2021 Read More → |
