The Economic Community of West African States Commission has announced plans to invest $380m in electrifying public schools and health centres across 18 countries, including Nigeria, Benin, Chad, and other nations in West Africa and the Sahel region. The project aims to address the chronic lack of electricity access, which affects over 208 million people in the region, particularly in rural communities. At a stakeholder forum in Abuja on Thursday, the Senior Adviser on the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project at the ECOWAS Commission, El hadji Sylla, outlined the goals of the initiative, which the World Bank, the Clean Technology…
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Nigeria is set to drastically reduce its dependence on food imports, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who outlined a bold strategy to boost domestic agricultural production and increase food security. Edun, who spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday to mark the country’s 64th Independence Day declared that the era of heavy food importation must end, positioning this shift as a cornerstone of the government’s economic recovery plan. “We should not be importing food,” Edun stated, stressing that Nigeria’s future lies in self-sufficiency. The government, he said, was committed…
The Feed Industry Practitioners Association of Nigeria has promised to continue to drive growth in the country’s livestock despite the challenging operating environment. The FIPAN President, Dr Ayoola Odutan, stated this recently in Lagos during his inauguration as the association’s new president. The outgoing president, Mr Raymond Isiadiso, received accolades for his contributions to FIPAN’s growth during his tenure. Oduntan described Isiadiso’s tenure as helpful in the elevation of the association to global recognition. In his acceptance speech, Odutan expressed his deep gratitude to the members for placing their trust in him. He said, “Nigeria’s feed has been taken to…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has charged Nigerians to continue praying for Nigeria and seek the good of the country, despite ongoing challenges. Makinde expressed confidence that Nigeria would get better, noting, however, that the citizens must do everything within their capacity to make the country better. A statement on Thursday, by his Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, said Makinde gave the charge after the Independence Day Walk, held in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th anniversary. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, led the 2.5 kilometres walk, which took off from the Government…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to stop increasing the monetary policy rate and instead explore a monetary-fiscal option to bring down inflation. In a statement on Thursday, the Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said the recent hike in interest rate to 27.25 per cent would worsen the already challenging operating environment for manufacturers in the country. Ajayi-Kadir said, “The decision to raise the MPR to 27.25 per cent has far-reaching implications for the manufacturing sector in Nigeria. The continued increase in interest rates, which now totals 15.75 percentage points since May…
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center has arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged case of sextortion and romance scam. The suspects, Abodunrin Rasheed, Abodunrin Tunde, and Abodunrin Rokeeb, were apprehended following a report via the NPF-NCCC E-Reporting portal and an intelligence report from the Center. A statement on Thursday by the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the Investigation revealed that the suspects met a Croatian national on a dating app and claimed to be a woman. He added, “Their continuous chats progressed to Instagram and WhatsApp, leading to an intimate relationship. However, the Croatian was deceived…
The Nigeria Football Federation has said Augustine Eguavoen will retain his position as the interim coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment followed a recommendation from the NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee. NFF disclosed this in a statement on X on Thursday. The statement reads, “The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the Federation’s Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen to continue in his role as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, and lead the team in its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya next month.…
The immediate past Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan has emphasised the critical role of divine intervention and collaborative partnerships in achieving successful reforms. She said this while reflecting on her tenure at a dinner organised on Thursday by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation in honour of her retirement in Abuja. “First of all, before we talk about legacies, I just want to acknowledge and thank God for the success. It is not what any human being could have done, so I acknowledge the help of God,” Yemi-Esan stated, attributing her accomplishments to God. She highlighted the significance…
Arsenal and Manchester City recorded handsome home wins in the second leg of round two qualifying of the Women’s Champions League on Thursday to book their places in the draw for the group stage. Arsenal welcomed Hacken to Borehamwood trailing 1-0 after suffering defeat on the road to the Swedes last Wednesday. But strikes by Lia Waelti and new signing Mariona Caldentey inside 40 minutes gave Jonas Eidevall’s side the lead prior to the break. Beth Mead and Frida Maanum then put the tie beyond Hacken’s reach as Arsenal ran out 4-0 winners. Manchester City went into their home leg…
Fenerbahce kicked off their revamped Europa League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise at home on Thursday, with both teams ending the match with 10 players. Defender Caglar Soyuncu put Jose Mourinho’s side ahead in the 26th minute with a close-range half-volley, and an own goal by Union’s Christian Burgess in the 82nd minute doubled Fenerbahce’s lead. Ross Sykes pulled one back for the visitors during stoppage time. Union’s Kevin Mac Allister was shown a red card in the 74th minute, and Fenerbahce’s substitute Bright Osayi-Samuel was also sent off in the dying moments of the…