Maiduguri: Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has dismissed speculations that he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the reports as baseless and politically motivated. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Zulum, in a statement on Sunday by his spokesperson, Malam Dauda Iliya, said the rumour […]
Month: July 2025
Upcoming Afrobeat Artiste, Bluboyy, Lauds Growth of Nigerian Music Industry
Lagos: Up-and-coming Afrobeat singer, Marcel Obute, popularly known as Bluboyy, says the Nigerian music industry is fast-growing, and making a positive impact globally. Obute, a graduate of Music, lauded the industry in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the launch of his single, ‘Ada’, on Saturday in Lagos. The event was […]
Free Bus Service for Civil Servants and Students Set to Launch in Kaduna
Kaduna: The Kaduna State Government has announced the initiation of a free bus service for civil servants, retirees, and students under its Subsidised Transport Scheme (KSTS), commencing Monday. The service aims to alleviate transportation challenges for key population segments over an initial six-month period. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the announcement was made by […]
Group Urges Establishment of Cooperatives Ministry for Enhanced Coordination
Abuja: Maistrade Multiple Cooperative Society Limited (MAIS) has advocated for the establishment of a ministry of cooperatives or a cooperatives commission to improve the coordination of cooperative societies across various sectors. Mr. Benjamin Aduli, Chief Vision Officer of MAIS, made this appeal in Abuja during the ‘Unveiling of 5-billion-dollar Assured Invest Cooperative Trust Fund and […]
Mushroom Farming Could Boost Nigeria’s GDP by 25%, Says Expert
Lagos: An agriculture expert, Prof. Sami Ayodele, has urged the Federal Government to invest in mushroom production, highlighting its potential to generate a trillion naira annually for the country and other huge economic benefits. Ayodele, a Professor of Botany at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), made the call in an interview with the […]