Benue: The Dangote Cement has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme (FEP) in Benue to support the government’s food security efforts. The initiative is aimed at enabling 50 farmers to produce subsistence and cash crops in commercial quantity from Benue, which is considered to be the food basket of the nation. According to News Agency of […]
Day: July 3, 2025
FCT Primary Teachers to Call Off Strike Following Wike’s Intervention
Abuja: The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), may soon call off the three-month primary school teachers’ strike, following the intervention of the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Chief of Staff to the minister, Mr. Chidi Amadi, disclosed this after a closed-door meeting with the area council chairmen, leadership of the NUT, and […]
NYSC Advocates for Better Welfare for Corps Members in Niger
Minna: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on employers in Niger to enhance the welfare of corps members by providing accommodation and stipends to support federal efforts. The appeal was made by Mrs. Tosin Ikupolati, Acting Director of NYSC North Central Area Office, during a workshop for corps employers held on Thursday. According […]
Stakeholders Review Drought, Desertification Policy to Boost Food Security
Abuja: Stakeholders in the environment and agriculture sectors have pledged to review Nigeria’s National Policy on Drought, Desertification and Land Degradation to address emerging challenges and strengthen food security. The commitment was made at an inception workshop on the policy review in Abuja and attended by representatives from the Federal Government, development partners, and relevant […]
NGO Urges NDLEA to Implement Mandatory Drug Testing for Students and Drivers
Abuja: An NGO, Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA), has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to introduce compulsory drug testing for key national institutions and road safety protocols in Nigeria. This initiative is aimed at ensuring safety and reducing drug abuse across the nation. According to News […]