The FCT Farm Centre in Kawu Village, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, has remained abandoned since 2010, despite being a multi-million naira agricultural initiative designed to boost food production and provide training for farmers. On Friday, the civic technology platform MonlTGN, which monitors public projects and advocates for transparency, reported that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a two-year exemption of import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) on raw materials essential for producing healthcare products. This decision aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing access to essential medicines and medical supplies. On Thursday, Customs…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has urged the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA and civil society organisations to strive towards enhancing their involvement in the anti-corruption fight. The call was made on Thursday, March 27, 2025 by the Acting Director, Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Bawa Usman Kaltungo when the leaders of Barnawa…
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s banking sector, women now constitute 35% of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directors and half of its Non-Executive Board, underscoring the institution’s deepened commitment to inclusive and representative leadership. Speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations at the CBN Head Office on Tuesday…
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing internet access and reducing operational expenses, telecom giants MTN Group and Airtel Africa have sealed a significant agreement to share mobile network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda. This collaboration is expected to transform connectivity in underserved regions while optimizing costs for both companies. The deal, announced on Wednesday,…
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has taken an unconventional approach to addressing power infrastructure vandalism and electricity theft by publicly cursing perpetrators. In a post on its official X handle, BEDC condemned those who vandalize transformers and those who bypass electricity meters, declaring: “E no go beta for who dey vandalize transformer and who…
The implementation of the newly approved ₦71,000 minimum wage by the Kano State Government was expected to bring relief to workers struggling with the rising cost of living. However, for employees of the Kano State Investment and Properties (KSIP) and the Kano State Water Board, the reality has been starkly different. Despite a directive by…
Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub and one of the world’s fastest-growing megacities, is grappling with a severe environmental crisis. Poor air quality, inadequate waste management, and failing sanitation systems have resulted in widespread pollution. Residents frequently complain of the city’s unpleasant smell, blocked drainage systems, and deteriorating hygiene standards. This report, by Juliet Jacob analyses these…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Farmers in Kaduna State are grappling with a worsening pest invasion that is ravaging their dry-season sweet potato farms, leading to massive crop losses and economic hardship. During a recent field visit by science and environmental journalists, affected farmers voiced their frustrations, revealing that destructive worms and harmful insects have severely…
In a move to enhance Nigeria’s procurement system and prevent corrupt practices, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), have signed of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The MoU outlines several objectives, including the strategic monitoring and evaluation of…
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