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Farmers are excited as food production is expected to inceease this year as security situation seems improved, especially in the food-belt areas in Nigeria. Some farmers noted that the likely improvement in food production will lower inflation and reduce the nation’s cost-of-living crisis. “We have seen some respite in insecurity and kidnapping. Killings have reduced, especially from mid-2024,” said Sani …

The Federal Government has formally launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, an initiative aimed at combating rising unemployment and food insecurity across the nation. Comrade Ayodele Olawande, the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, announced the launch during a ceremony in Abuja. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP), seeks to create economic …

Ecobank Nigeria has partnered the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp) to offer affordable and flexible loans to customers. These loans can be used to finance a variety of needs, including paying school fees, rent, maintenance costs, medical bills, car purchase & repairs, asset purchase, and more. The program is available to civil servants and private-sector employees whose salaries are paid …

Umahi David, Minister of Works The Federal Government has issued a directive to dismantle speed bumps across major roads in Nigeria in a bid to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. This move was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a two-day retreat for Federal Ministry of Works Highway Engineers and Managerial Staff in Abuja, as reported …

Olam Agri in Nigeria has again been recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, marking the fifth consecutive year it has achieved this prestigious certification. This remarkable achievement was announced during an event celebrating organisations that excel in the Institute’s annual HR Best Practices Survey. This milestone underscores Olam Agri’s exceptional workplace culture, innovative HR strategies, and …

‘ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured a global audience Wednesday in the United Arab Emirates that Nigeria is ready to work with other nations to build a resilient, equitable, and sustainable world for all. President Tinubu spoke on the second day of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunication companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine banks due to unpaid debts. This was made known in a public notice signed by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Muoka said the affected banks must settle their outstanding debts by January …

Ecobank Nigeria has launched a thought-provoking art installation, “Kong in a Cage,” created by artist Toyeeb Ajayi, as part of its efforts to promote sustainability and environmental protection in Nigeria. The installation, made entirely from recycled materials, is now on display at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to Bolaji Lawal, Managing Director/Regional …

No fewer than 40 farmers have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists at Dumba community in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Another reports noted that the terrorists have also abducted several persons during an attack on the community on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Prof. Usman Tar, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, confirmed the …

Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated maternity kits to 30 pregnant women at Mushin Primary Health Centre (PHC), Lagos. The donation, organized by the Great Minds Inductees Class, was made possible through the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Fidelity Bank Plc aimed at promoting staff involvement in community development. Through the FHHP, staff across …