Nigeria

In this report, MATTHEW OCHEI delves into the heated controversy surrounding the proposed creation of Anioma State, following a bill sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, a move that has deeply …

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has empowered over 500 smallholder farmers in Edo State with seeds, to boost tomato production in the country. The Edo State Director, …

The Kwara State Polytechnic farm harvested 25 tonnes of maize from its farm, estimated at N30m according to the market survey. The volume of harvest also amounted to about 10 …

Ahead of the November 16 local government election in Ogun State, the state’s Independent Electoral Commission, on Thursday, announced a N250,000 administrative fee for chairmanship candidates. The Chairman of the …

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has launched the distribution of inputs and grants valued at over N4.6bn to farmers, communities, and IT startups in the state. This, the governor …

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has appealed to Governor Umo Eno to include members in the list of beneficiaries of government palliative packages and the living …

Nigerians continue to mourn the loss of a beloved creative talent, Onyeka Onwenu, who died on July 30 after performing at a friend’s birthday party in Lagos. Rather than focusing …

E-commerce platform, Jumia Technologies AG, has reported a reduction of its operating loss by eight per cent year-over-year to $20.2m despite economic challenges. In a statement, Jumia explained the impact …

Most Canadians are not exactly outraged by the punishment meted out to the Canadian women’s soccer team over its Olympic drone spying scandal, according to the results of a new …

Organised labour in Nasarawa State has given Governor Abdullahi Sule, a three-week ultimatum to begin the payment of the N70,000 new minimum wage. Labour also called on the governor to …