Abuja: The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the country currently produces about 1.35 million metric tonnes of soybeans annually, which is only half of the nation’s domestic demand. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, during the unveiling of the National Soybean Production and Expansion Policy […]
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Reps C’ttee to Collaborate with NECO, WAEC, Others to Boost Education Standard
Abuja: The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has pledged collaboration with relevant agencies to improve the standard of education in the country. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Oboku Oforji (PDP-Bayelsa), made the pledge in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Oforji spoke on the […]
Gombe Government Settles N25.6 Billion Gratuities in Six Years
Gombe: The Gombe State Government has expended N25.6 billion in payment of gratuities to retirees over the past six years. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya announced this during the presentation of cheques for the payment of backlog of gratuities to Local Government Councils’ retirees in Gombe. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Yahaya stated that his administration […]
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Triumph Over Banyana Banyana to Secure Final Spot
Casablanca: Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday beat holders, South Africa 2-1 to seal a place in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca, Morocco. Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade got Justine Madugu’s side off to a flying start with the opener in the 45th minute. She converted […]
Lawmaker Urges Africa to Leverage Internal Strengths for Economic Growth
Abuja: The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, Rep. Kwamoti La’ori (PDP-Adamawa), has called on African nations to focus on their internal strengths to drive economic growth. La’ori emphasized the importance of regional collaboration and a renewed emphasis on agriculture and agro-industrial value chains, which he believes offer significant opportunities for […]