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Hope Renewed world derby debuts in Kaduna

The Hope Renewed 1st Year International Horse Racing Derby opened on Wednesday in Kaduna.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament, organised by the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria ends on Saturday.

The derby with the theme: ‘…

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North West farmers boiling in anger over two years alleged fraud by agricultural organization

Farmers in Bamenda, North West Cameroon, said they will file complaints with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development against an organization called SAPIDCAM.

The farmers allege SAPIDCAM, which promised to support plantain production, collec…

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FG unveils National Antimicrobial Resistance policy

Federal Government has unveiled the National Antimicrobial Resistance Policy (AMR) to forestall public health threat in the country.

Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Natio…

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Council, partners develop framework for national seed policy

The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), says it will partner with the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) and Harvest Plus to develop framework for National Seed Policy.

The Acting Director of the Council, Dr Isaq Khalid, stated this at a two-da…

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Lekki-Epe: Residents, LASG brainstorm to tackle peninsula’s challenges

Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) and Lagos state ministries of transportation alongside works and infrastructure have met to address key issues impacting the Lekki- Epe community.

LERSA President, Alhaji Sulyman Bello, at …

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NDIC advocates collaboration to combat insider abuses, financial malpractices

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) on Thursday identified adequate collaboration as an essential strategy for curbing insider influence and financial malpractices in banks and other financial institutions.

Mr Bello Hassan, Managing Dire…

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Improved data collection, analysis key to nation’s devt. – Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says improved data collection and analysis is key to national development, especially in guiding government’ decisions.

Shettima stated this on Thursday at the commemoration of the 2024 World Population Day, organised b…

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FG mulls youth enterprise cluster worth N110bn – Shettima

The Federal Government has revealed plans to set up a Presidential Initiative for Youth Enterprise Cluster worth N110 billion.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this known on Thursday at the commemoration of the 2024 World Population Day (WPD), org…

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