President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Eid-el-Fitr by demonstrating greater love and compassion, particularly toward the vulnerable, and extending acts of charity to all. The President said this in an interview with journalists after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers marking the end of Ramadan at the Abuja National Eid Prayer Ground on…
The President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to appoint ministers within 60 days of swearing in following the signing of the constitution amendment bill into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. Also, all governors that will be elected are to appoint ministers within 60 days of swearing in. The new law mandated Tinubu or whoever that…
The Sasakawa Africa Association Nigeria (SAA) has warned that Nigeria could spend $110 billion on food imports in 2025 if it fails to adopt and strengthen digital agricultural extension services. Dr Godwin Atser, SAA’s Country Director, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Annual Stakeholder Workshop, themed “Transforming the Agricultural Landscape through Digital Agricultural…
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) unveiled a joint health project to enhance reproductive health and reduce mortality rates in three states. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project, tagged “Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescence Health (SARAH) in Nigeria” is funded by the European Union (EU). The…
Super Eagles attacker, Victor Osimhen, gives Gennaro Gattuso and Luciano Spalletti credit for his development as a player. The Nigerian international claims that his drive and self-esteem have greatly improved due to Gattuso’s support, and he accepts that his development has been accelerated by the work completed over the last month under the direction…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has led a team of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) experts to acquire fighter jets and helicopters from Messrs Leonardo S.p.A in Italy. Members of the delegation include officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance, to finalise acquisition of fighter jets and helicopters from…
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth and development with its vibrant population, productive economy and natural resources. The President made the remark at a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier, Li Qiang, on Wednesday in Beijing. Tinubu noted that the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) had played a key role in…
Tinubu said that what happened in Ghana during last weekend’s elections is worthy of emulation by other countries in the region. President Bola Tinubu has urged leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to emulate Ghana’s democratic practice following a successful presidential and parliamentary elections in the country. Former President John Mahama…
The Federal Government, African Development Bank (AfDB) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), are partnering to transform the West and Central Africa’s wheat sector. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (AfDB), stated this at the second regional wheat Summit 2024 on Wednesday in Abuja. The theme of the summit is: Prioritising Policy, Innovative…
At least 14 paramedics have been killed in Israeli airstrikes over the past two days, Lebanese officials reported on Sunday. The Israeli military targeted areas near a hospital in the Bekaa Valley in the east, forcing its temporary closure, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported. The ministry condemned the strikes as a violation of international law,…
