Abuja: The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, stated that Nigeria is focusing on ensuring food security and enhancing global competitiveness by transforming the country’s livestock industry. Speaking at the 2025 Animal Science Meeting and Industry Exposition in Abuja, the minister emphasized the significance of these efforts, not just for Nigeria, but for Africa […]
Month: October 2025
Sasakawa and AGRA Launch Project to Support 100,000 Farmers in Kaduna and Niger
Kaduna: The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has launched a three-year agricultural project aimed at supporting 100,000 small-scale farmers in Kaduna and Niger states to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of maize and soybean crops. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the project is titled ‘Enhancing the Productivity and Competitiveness of Maize and Soybean Value Chains […]
Ember Months: FRSC Pledges Safer Roads, Sustained Reforms
Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced several programmes for the 2025 ember months campaign, aimed at ensuring the highway is safe and secure for road users. The announcement was made by the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, during the 12th FRSC Valedictory Lecture Series in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
SDP State Chairmen Endorse Dismissal of Former National Chairman
Abuja: The Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has backed the National Working Committee’s (NWC) decision confirming the dismissal of former National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam. The chairmen expressed their support in a communiqu© released after a meeting at the party’s National Secretariat, where recent developments within the SDP leadership were […]
NDLEA Achieves Landmark Success with Over 45,000 Arrests and 8.5 Million Kilograms of Drug Seizures in 30 Months
Abuja: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported significant achievements in its operations over the past 30 months, which include the arrest of 45,853 suspects, the seizure of 8.5 million kilograms of drugs, and 9,263 convictions. According to News Agency of Nigeria, NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, highlighted these accomplishments during an […]