By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has declared that the future of African agriculture will be determined not by the continent’s natural resources alone but by the quality of its science, the strength of its institutions, and its commitment to innovation. Speaking on Wednesday at the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW9) in Abuja, Kyari urged African countries to make greater investments in research, innovation, and scientific institutions to achieve sustainable agricultural transformation and food security. According to the minister, while global partnerships remain valuable, Africa must increasingly rely on its own…
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By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has officially operationalised the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural research, innovation and commercialisation across the country. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced the development during Nigeria’s Country Session at the 9th Africa Agricultural Science Week (9AASW) in Abuja, describing the fund as a major milestone in agricultural financing. According to the minister, the NADF provides a sustainable funding mechanism to support agricultural research, technology development, enterprise creation, value-chain modernisation and greater private-sector participation. He said the initiative reflects the commitment of the…
By Ado Salisu Sports administrator and football stakeholder, Alhaji Gara Gombe, has dismissed efforts to unseat Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, insisting that those plotting against him will not succeed. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Gombe described Gusau as the legitimate leader of the NFF and expressed confidence that he would complete his tenure despite growing criticism of the federation’s leadership. He argued that Nigeria’s possible failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup should not be blamed solely on the current NFF administration, noting that previous football administrations also failed to secure qualification but were allowed…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Ministry of Health has shut down an unauthorized medical outreach organised by Lucklife International in Calabar, reiterating that all medical outreaches and public health interventions in the state must receive prior approval from the Ministry before commencement. The enforcement action was carried out on Friday at 101 MCC Road, Calabar, following a directive by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk. The Ministry said the move forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight, safeguard public health and eliminate unapproved healthcare activities. The outreach was suspended pending formal clearance…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Managing Director of the Cross River Basin Development Authority (CRBDA), Mrs. Glory Ekpo-Oho, has urged graduating students of CRBDA Secondary School, Calabar, to remain focused, pursue excellence and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s development, describing them as the nation’s future leaders and professionals. Ekpo-Oho made the call on Tuesday during the school’s 2026 Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony, where 57 students completed their secondary education. Congratulating the graduands, she expressed confidence in their ability to excel in higher institutions and future careers, noting that they represent Nigeria’s next generation of engineers, doctors, architects and other professionals.…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UMTK Solar Nigeria Limited, Engr. Umar Muhammad Tahir, has said that his dream of becoming an entrepreneur began long before he graduated from university, a vision that has today grown into one of Nigeria’s emerging solar energy companies. Speaking with our correspondent, Engr. Tahir, a graduate of Electrical Engineering from Bayero University, Kano (BUK), said he deliberately chose entrepreneurship over waiting for a government white-collar job. “Even before I graduated from the university, I had already made up my mind to establish my own enterprise instead of depending on…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has intensified efforts to establish the Yobe Institute for Biomedical Engineering Technology (YIBET), a specialised institution designed to become a centre of excellence for biomedical engineering education, research and innovation in Nigeria and beyond. The move marks another milestone in the state government’s drive to strengthen healthcare delivery through advanced medical technology and human capital development. The Steering Committee on the establishment of the institute, inaugurated by Governor Mai Mala Buni, held a strategic meeting at the Senate Building of Yobe State University (YSU) in Damaturu to review progress and outline…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Culture has launched a statewide advocacy campaign aimed at strengthening community resilience against flooding, cholera and other climate-related hazards through increased public awareness and engagement with traditional institutions. The campaign commenced with an advocacy visit to the Emir of Fika and Chairman of the Yobe State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa, CON, CFR, at his palace in Potiskum. Leading the delegation on behalf of the Commissioner, Hon. Abdullahi Bego, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Salamatu Yahaya Nangere,…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has strengthened the operations of the Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by providing five brand-new operational vehicles to enhance the committee’s capacity to tackle drug-related offences and associated social vices across the state. In a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Tanko Muhammad, the vehicles comprising four 2025 model Toyota Hilux trucks and one Toyota Hiace bus were formally handed over to the Chairman of the committee, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, by the Secretary to the State…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Electoral Committee has unveiled the official timetable for the 2026 NFF Executive Committee elections, with the sale of nomination forms scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 1. According to the timetable released by the committee, the submission of completed nomination forms will close on Wednesday, August 12, marking the first major stage of the electoral process ahead of the elections fixed for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The committee said candidates will be notified of any irregularities in their nomination documents between August 13 and 19, while the period for correcting…