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Zaria, Kaduna State | May 06th, 2025 — In a bold step towards building a climate-resilient agricultural sector, AGRA, Nestlé Nigeria, and TechnoServe have launched the Strengthening Farmers’ and SMEs’ Resilience through Climate Smart Grain Production and Accessing the Structured Markets (StreFaS) initiative in Nigeria. StreFaS is a three-year initiative, funded by AGRA and Nestlé, that will run from June 2024 to October 2027. The program aims to support 25,000 smallholder farmers and eight aggregatorsacross Kaduna and Nasarawa States, promoting sustainable production of maize, soybean, rice, and sorghum. It focuses on integrating regenerative agriculture into every step of the value chain, with particular emphasis on empowering youth and women. StreFaS will help improve soil health, lower greenhouse…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly built Government House and Lodge, built by Governor Soludo, which comprises the Governor’s residence, the Deputy Governor’s lodge, the Governor’s Office, 24 other structures which include a world-class amphitheatre and auditorium, and the sprawling Solution Fun City in Awka, designed for recreational activities of the people and an eight lane road named after Emeka Anyaoku the firmer commonwealth secretary General and an Indegenes of the state. Achievements of the Soludo’s administration are also evident in the numerous road constructions connecting various communities and flyovers in Anambra, the building of new general hospitals…
The former Councilors, Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Secretaries who served under the past Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over non payment of their severance package and other allowances by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The Ex Councillors are 349, the Chairmen 57, Vice Chairmen 57, while the Secretaries 57 in numbers. In the open letter which was signed by Hon. Leteef Monsuru Abiodun and made available to journalists in Abeokuta on Monday, the ex- Councilors and the Chairmen called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to come to their aid in…
An 18-year-old apprentice has allegedly impregnated 10 girls in just five months, including his master’s daughter and a salesgirl in Anambra State. Reports say he was first sent to learn a trade under a master, but within three months, he got both his boss’s daughter and a salesgirl pregnant. This, however, led to his dismissal from the apprenticeship. The state Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, disclosed this in a live video on social media on Wednesday. Obinabo said the situation got worse after he returned to his village. She said, “I want advice from the public because…
Museums unite across continents to share expertise, foster cultural exchange and expand global access to African Art
LAGOS – The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has broadened its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts with the second phase of its “Back to School Storm” initiative, reaching four public primary schools in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The Agency visited Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo; Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo; Etunrenren Primary School; and Muslim Primary School, Ikorodu distributing essential school supplies to pupils. The donated items included environmentally-conscious school bags crafted from repurposed advertising banners, alongside exercise books and writing materials. The initiative underscores LASAA’s commitment to both educational advancement and environmental sustainability, a vision championed by…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has joined a league of other Heads of Anti-corruption Agencies in Africa to consider new initiatives functional enough to drive an all-embracing involvement of stakeholders in preventing and combating the scourge of corruption. In a Welcome Remark, Head, Special Investigating Unit, South Africa, Andy Mothibi, expressed delight at the massive attendance of anti-graft czars across the continent and reinforced the need to continue to tackle corruption issues in all the nations. The Conference is themed: “Enhancing an Inclusive Participation of State and Non-State Actors to Prevent…
The leadership of Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, at the FIRS Headquarters in Abuja. The Interswitch delegation was led by the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell Elegbe, and the Board Chairman and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Ken Olisa. Also present at the meeting was the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman and Coordinating Director of the FIRS Strategic Management Office, Tayo Koleosho. The visit served as an opportunity to…
Dubai, 5 May 2025: Airtel Africa announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint. Operating licenses for the other 5 countries are under process. With this collaboration, Airtel Africa will further enhance its next-generation satellite connectivity offerings and augment connectivity for enterprises, businesses, and socio-economic communities like schools, health centres in even the most rural parts of Africa. Airtel Africa will also explore rural coverage expansion through cellular backhauling. Airtel Africa and SpaceX will continue to explore other areas…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa first fully digital bank, ALAT, has officially marked its 80th anniversary on May 2nd, 2025, receiving national commendation for its trailblazing legacy as Nigeria’s oldest and longest surviving indigenous bank. Established as Agbonmagbe Bank Limited in 1945, Wema Bank paved the way for indigenous banking to thrive in Nigeria, challenging colonial monopoly of the banking industry to become a provider of financial services tailored to the needs of indigenous Nigerians and businesses. 8 decades later, Wema Bank has not only metamorphosed into a leader in banking and innovation, but also…