The Managing Director of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation, Dr Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani, has been hailed for leading what many describe as one of the boldest reform drives in the corporation’s history. The Youth Association of Agriculture Forum (YAA), in a statement on Tuesday by its Convener, Dr Yusuf Adams, praised Danfulani’s proactive efforts…
The Benue Government says it will pay another five months salary arrears to civil servants in the state, adding that has already been captured in the 2025 budget. The state Commissioner for Finance, Mr Michael Oglegba disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Makurdi on Wednesday. Oglegba explained that the…
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has warned that his administration has zero tolerance for individuals or groups whose actions could breach peace and security, describing the polity as diverse and delicate. The governor stated this while hosting heads of security agencies to Iftar, the Muslim breaking of the Ramadan fast at dusk. He said…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), says the process of establishing a new revenue allocation formula for all tiers of government in the country has reached an advanced stage. Dr Mohammed Shehu, Chairman, RMAFC, disclosed this on Wednesday at the ongoing three-day retreat for newly appointed members of the commission holding in Uyo….
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday arrested Mr Chinenye Duru, a Polaris Bank staff, in a Federal High Court in Abuja. The arrest came shortly after Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned an alleged fraud charge filed by the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police against Polaris Bank Plc and Duru until May…
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged young innovators to harness opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to address pressing societal challenges in health, education and agriculture. Mbah made the call on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the second edition of the Enugu Tech Festival, held at the International Conference Centre,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has sought partnership with the Chinese government on agriculture and vocational training with focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Wike appealed for the support when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu Dunhai, visited him in Abuja on Tuesday. He explained that the…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Oct. 1, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on Monday in Abuja on behalf of the government. He congratulated Nigerians on the milestone and urged them to continue upholding the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that had sustained…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to economic reforms geared towards inclusive growth and bridging financial gaps across the country. Shettima gave the assurance while inaugurating the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), at the presidential villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move was…
Kenya on Tuesday published the first clinical guidelines for managing mental disorders that have spiked in the country. Patrick Amoth, director general of health in the Ministry of Health, said the guidelines aim to improve the identification and treatment of mental disorders within primary healthcare settings. “These guidelines have been designed for use by various…
