From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Nigeria has advocated increased strategic investment in youth and women in agriculture as the 49th Session of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Governing Council concluded in Rome, Italy. The meeting, themed “From Farm to Market: Investing in Young Entrepreneurs,” focused on the critical role of young people in driving job creation, innovation and inclusive growth within global food systems. A statement issued in Abuja by the Head of the Department of Information, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ezeaja Ikemefuna, said Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, who was…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has commissioned the Fufore Cottage Hospital and announced plans to upgrade it to a full-fledged General Hospital. Fintiri disclosed this during the commissioning of the facility over the weekend, saying the upgrade would enable the hospital to provide secondary healthcare services to residents of Fufore Local Government Area and neighbouring communities bordering the Republic of Cameroon. The governor, who was accompanied by his deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta; the senator representing Adamawa Central, Aminu Iya Abbas; and other dignitaries, expressed satisfaction with the quality of the facility. He described the project…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola A former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Aliyu Idi Hong, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. Hong announced his resignation in a statement dated February 9, 2026, and made available to journalists in Yola, Adamawa State, describing the move as a personal decision. “I write to formally tender my resignation from the PDP, Shangui Ward, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State,” the statement read. He said the decision followed wide consultations with his family, friends and political associates, as well as careful reflection on prevailing circumstances…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Tuesday declared open a one-day capacity-building workshop on the Public-Private Partnership framework for members of the State Executive Council. The workshop, organised by the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency, was aimed at strengthening policy-level understanding and leadership oversight of PPPs as a strategic tool for infrastructure development, improved service delivery and sustainable economic growth in the state. Declaring the workshop open, Radda said PPPs had become an essential instrument for governments seeking to bridge infrastructure gaps while ensuring fiscal discipline and value for money. He urged members of…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, has announced a salary increase for academic and non-academic staff of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University. Radda made the announcement during the university’s 14th convocation ceremony held at the weekend. He also disclosed that his administration had released funds to enable the institution to secure accreditation for some of its programmes in line with national and international standards. “Our government will continue to support UMYU to achieve excellence, discipline and service to humanity,” the governor said. Radda, who was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration by the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has reopened Malam Shehu Minjibir Boarding School in Minjibir Local Government Area as part of efforts to improve access to quality education and strengthen moral upbringing among students. The State Commissioner for Education, Gwani Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, disclosed this while addressing newly admitted students of the school. He said the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf took the decision to reopen the school to enable students from all the 44 Local Government Areas of the state to benefit from structured learning in a conducive and well-supervised environment. Makoda stressed the importance of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto North-West University Sokoto has signed its first international Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Lahore, Pakistan, to promote academic collaboration and research exchange. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza, disclosed this on Monday during a press conference, describing the agreement as a milestone in the institution’s drive towards internationalisation and capacity development. According to him, the partnership aligns with the vision of the Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, to advance higher education through cross-border cooperation and position the university within the global academic community. Bunza explained that the MoU provides a structured…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has mourned the victims of Sunday’s tragic road accident at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state, which reportedly claimed over 30 lives. The fatal crash, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, involved a trailer said to be heading towards Gujungu. The vehicle allegedly crashed due to reckless driving, leaving many others seriously injured. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the incident as heartbreaking and a huge loss to the state. He expressed deep sympathy…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has been appointed Chairman of the 49th Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Head of the Department of Information, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ezeaja Ikemefuna. Delivering his acceptance speech at the 49th Session of the IFAD Governing Council meeting held in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday, Kyari pledged to promote unity, inclusiveness and multilateral cooperation in the discharge of his duties. “It is with profound humility and an…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Corporate Affairs Commission has approved free business name registration for 3,500 small businesses nationwide as part of activities marking its 35th anniversary. The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN), disclosed this during the opening ceremony of the anniversary celebration in Abuja. Magaji said the initiative was aimed at supporting small and medium-scale enterprises and encouraging formalisation of businesses across the country. He added that other programmes lined up to commemorate the anniversary include scholarships for outstanding corporate law students across the six campuses of the Nigerian Law School, donations…