Agroecology is notorious for improving food productivity and financial strength whilst cooling the planet. This call has been made at a convergence of the Foundation’s volunteers to mark EarthDay 2021. According to a media release from HOMEF after the convergence, “The party of Mother Earth, is a celebration of life, of earth-restoring clinics in addition to a denunciation of clinics …
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has called on the federal government to look closely at the high cost of construction materials, whether it actually needs to provide cheap housing for the low and medium-income earners, the privileged and vulnerable people of Nigeria. The institution also noted that no single cause could be identified to describe Nigeria’s …
Charles Ajunwa writes that Tony Elumelu who lately attained 58 Decades, is affecting the world positively through his philanthropic activities If you partake in entrepreneurial discussions in Nigeria or around the continent, sooner or later, the name Tony O. Elumelu will come up. Obviously, other titles will pop up as well, however, you’re going to find that none is handled …
The people of Idheze Community at Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, have threatened to close down the operations of Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) in the community. This is due to the organization’s alleged gross neglect of its responsibilities to the community in the last nine years. Growing by a two-day yearly mini-conference held lately, the …
The judgment All Progressives Congress on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari-led government will soon deal with individuals behind insecurity in the country. The party said that the safety challenges are real, and it is not prepared to play politics with human lives. Akpanudoedehe stated, “The issue of insecurity in the nation has found expression in criminal and terrorist actions of …
LAGOS -Among the new airlines experiencing the Air Operators’ Certificate (AOC) procedures together with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Green Africa, has acquired its first ATR 72.600 aircraft. The airline in a statement said that the aircraft, which will be among those three would be employed to initiate scheduled flights, making it hoped to begin quite shortly. The aircraft …
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, says it has recruited 250 brand new cadets to man its various platforms in the Lagos-Bayelsa coastal corridor. Mr Jamoh, who was represented by his Special Assistant on Communications and Strategy, Ubong Essien, in a press conference, said the recruitment exercise was part of their current drive to create local capacity for …
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has stated that Nigeria risks losing the benefits recorded on the COVID-19 pandemic due to the attitudes of many Nigerians who are currently acting like the pandemic is over. According to him, the cost that Nigerians will cover today to avert any sudden increase in cases of COVID-19 will probably be worthwhile compared …
The blackout reportedly started after last Thursday’s heavy rain and thunderstorm which ravaged the metropolis, destroying property worth billions of Naira, including electric installations in the city. Besides the damaged electrical installations, large trees uprooted by the storm also fell on electric installations increasing the blackout which has affected many businesses in the metropolis. A tour around town demonstrated that …
The Nigerian Air Force on Monday said it was exploring report it murdered 20 Army personnel by accident in aviation at Mainok, Borno State. The report had emerged that an Air Force fighter jet on a mission against Boko Haram extremists mistakenly bombed guys of the Nigerian Army, killing over 20 officers. The troops were believed to have been reinforced …
A couple of the critical aspects essential for the acceleration of agricultural growth are information and knowledge which can guarantee increased production coupled with efficient distribution and marketing practices. To this end, mobile technologies have proven their capability to assist farmers in total farming activities ranging from production to sales and beyond. Studies in countries such as Sri Lanka have …
The world today is making progress finally. The past few decades have attracted much incontrovertible technological progress on the planet. Now, this world is more like a global village with almost all the digital technologies. For instance, now, most of us use technology very frequently. We use the world wide web usually on our mobile phones instead of on computers. …
Chris Wood scored a first-half hat-trick as Burnley pummelled sorry Wolves 4-0 on Sunday to lift themselves nine points clear of the Premier League relegation zone. Burnley was sharper and more dedicated but mid-table Wolves contributed to their own downfall with some sloppy defensive work at an empty Molineux. The away side took the lead in the 15th minute after …
The Biafra Nations League, BNL, has declared that the unidentified gunmen attacking different locations from the South East are Fulanis being sponsored by some northern political leaders. According to the group, the patrons are trying to terrorize the South East. Deputy National Leader of BNL, Ebuta Akor Takon, in a statement on Sunday, said the activities of some of the …
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo has explained that his decision of serving at the President Muhammadu Buhari-led authorities was an honour for him to serve his own nation. Keyamo said this at the weekend when he took a swipe at popular singer and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem. Abdulkareem, in his new tune,’ Jaga Jaga reloaded’ had …
Newly recruited 1,056 police constables have commenced training on community policing in Kwara State at the weekend. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for the key to the concept, which he said would strengthen the internal security structure. AbdulRazaq said the kickoff of the initiative was long due and encouraged citizens to always volunteer timely info and encourage the …
In response to the worsening Insecurity in the Southeast zone, governors, political, religious, traditional and other leaders in the area are in a closed-door assembly. The meeting is thought to have been convened as an answer to Saturday’s attack on the hometown of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. On precisely the same afternoon in Imo State, the commander of this …
Over the years, there was a rapid increase in the pace at which capital intensive and high risks projects of corporations and governments have been funded through the concept called Project funding. These projects require humongous amounts of funding to embark upon, coupled with the reality that they are filled with high risks. These risks might be in the kind …
Nollywood actress, Charity Eke, popularly called Chacha Eke, has welcomed a child with her husband, Austine Faani amid reports that their union crashed due to domestic violence. Chacha had in a viral video announced that her marriage to her husband had finished. Although, she did not give details of what caused the conclusion of her union, the mother of two …
The unrelenting efforts and hard work of these men and officers of the Nigerian police are why Osun State is the most peaceful State in Nigeria. This declaration formed a portion of the reaction of the Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola during a familiarization visit of this newest Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone XI Command, Osogbo, AIG Olasupo …
