The Sasakawa Africa Association, SAA Nigeria, has joined agricultural leaders, development partners and private-sector stakeholders in Abuja to commemorate 20 years of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, AGRA, and reflect on two decades of partnership in transforming Africa’s food systems. The event, featured AGRA’s Impact Panel on “20 Years of Partnership and Results,” where the Country Director of SAA Nigeria, Dr Godwin Atser, participated as a distinguished panellist. Sasakawa Lauds Jigawa Farmers for Embracing Modern Techniques Dr Atser highlighted the role of strategic partnerships in strengthening agricultural extension services, promoting climate resilience, improving food and nutrition security,…
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The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has dismissed allegations of intensified smuggling, revenue leakage, recruitment irregularities and manipulation of succession within the Service, describing the claims as a misrepresentation of its operational and administrative processes. The allegations were contained in an investigative report published by SaharaReporters on August 7, 2026, which claimed that smuggling had increased along the Seme, Idiroko, Ilaro, Ipokia and Igbeti-Kishi corridors in Ogun and Oyo States. Customs Uncovers 399 Firearms in Container at Tin Can Port The report also raised concerns over Customs valuation procedures, particularly the use of the 846 Extended Procedure Code for vehicles with…
Stakeholders in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resilience have convened in Kano for a one-day policy dialogue on “Building an Inclusive National Infrastructure for Peace and Resilience in Nigeria.” The dialogue was organised by the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), popularly known as Nigeria’s National Early Warning Centre, in collaboration with the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and Triple Peace Africa. Nigeria Charts Child-Centric Roadmap to 2050 with UNICEF Support The engagement brought together peacebuilding scholars and researchers, traditional and community leaders, religious leaders, civil society organisations, women and youth groups, government officials, security and justice sector…
Fayan Bounty Produce Limited has emerged as the overall winner of the Youth in Work Innovative Challenge in Kano, receiving a five-million-naira grant. Agric Technology Limited came second with four million naira, while Nutri-Gold Solution secured third position with three-point-eight million naira. The programme was organised by Self Help Africa, SHA, in collaboration with the World Food Programme, WFP, and the Mastercard Foundation, with more than seventy million naira disbursed to thirty-three young innovators. WFP, Self Help Africa Launch ₦100M Solar Drying Hub to Empower 5,000 Youths in Kano Speaking shortly after the final pitch event in Kano, the lead…
Participants of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, have commenced engagements with stakeholders in Kano State as part of a study tour focused on the potential of the creative economy to drive sustainable development. The participants, led by Brigadier General L.A. Jimoh (Rtd), mni, Member of the Directing Staff at NIPSS, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Monday, August 10, 2026. Gov Nasir Woos NIPSS, Unveils Kebbi’s Rich Cultural Heritage The delegation was received on behalf of the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba…
The Federal Government is strengthening efforts to empower women economically and improve livelihoods at the grassroots through the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU). The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, stated this during an inspection of the implementation of the programme in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State. The Minister, who visited the area to assess the impact of the programme and interact with beneficiaries, commended the Taraba State Government, World Bank, State Project Coordinating Unit, Local Government Councils, traditional institutions and community leaders for their support. Speaker commends KNSG for women empowerment initiatives…
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with the United States private sector in livestock genetics, animal nutrition, technology and productivity as part of efforts to transform Nigeria’s livestock industry into a modern, productive and commercially viable sector. The Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, stated this in Abuja when he received a delegation of American livestock companies and associations led by Mr Christopher Bielecki, representing the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 1,445 Kano Families Benefit from SAPZ’s Nutrition Support The meeting, which was attended by Directors of the Ministry and other stakeholders, provided an…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a four-week Basic Investigation and Enforcement Training for 102 newly recruited officers of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The training began on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja, with a focus on strengthening the investigative capacity, professionalism, discipline and ethical conduct of the new officers. EFCC’s Over-Sabi and 2027 Question: Is Tinubu Being Misled by His Inner Circle and Why is the Fear? Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, described the programme as a significant milestone in the relationship…
The Kano State Ministry of Investment, Commerce, Industry and Cooperative is set to collaborate with the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) to improve revenue generation and strengthen revenue collection within the Ministry. The Executive Chairman of KIRS, Alhaji Bashir Yusuf Maitama, disclosed this when he led a delegation from the Service on a courtesy visit to the Ministry. RMAFC Unveils Digital Reforms to Strengthen Nigeria’s Revenue Maitama said the visit was aimed at discussing strategies to help the Ministry achieve its revenue generation targets and address challenges affecting effective revenue collection and remittance. He stressed the importance of strengthening…
Jamilu Abubakar The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced a three-day training to strengthen disaster preparedness, community engagement and emergency response across seven northern states. The training, being held in Gombe State, has participants from Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Plateau, Taraba and Yobe States. It focuses on the Community Engagement for Social and Behaviour Change in Humanitarian Action Toolkit (CHAT), with emphasis on disaster preparedness, risk communication, accountability and coordinated emergency response. UNICEF, NEMA Strengthen Emergency Response Across Northwest Representing the Operations Office of NEMA, the Zonal Chief Officer, Abubakar…