As part of measures to ensure food security in the country, Nigeria and Brazil have signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. GIP, the largest agricultural project in Africa which priotises the development of sustainable, low-carbon agriculture, aims to develop structural conditions to boost food production in Nigeria in an efficient and competitive manner. Kano Gov. Partners Netherlands on Food Security Climate Change The MoU for the $1.1 billion GIP 1 was signed in 2018, while the $4.3 billion phase 2 of the project and…
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The senior special assistant to the president on special needs and equal opportunities Mohammed Abba Isa, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of youth development,Ayodele Olawande,where he presented a comprehensive report on the federal government’s commitment to disability inclusion in Nigeria. During the meeting,discussions were centered on the future of Nigerian youth with emphasis on persons with disabilities (pwd’s) for greater inclusion in national policies and programmes. Nigeria Moves to Enhance Disability Inclusion in National Policies The high points of the discussion was the upcoming National youth conference, where the participation of young persons with disability were highlighted as…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proved his mettle as a courageous and decisive leader through bold and hard policies, including the removal of subsidy on petroleum products, which are gradually transforming Nigeria into one of the largest economies in the world. He assured, however, that measures being put in place to address the challenges caused by the subsidy removal such as alternative energy sources, and investment in green technology will soon improve the living standard of Nigerians. VP Shettima Urges African Nations To Address Climate Change The Vice President stated this while receiving a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the Africa Water Vision 2025. This position was conveyed by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, who urged West African nations to intensify efforts toward realizing this vision during the West African Sub-Regional Ministerial Committee Consultation Meeting held on March 18, 2025, in Abuja. SURWASH Organizes Retreat On Water, Sanitation in Rural, Urban West African leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector have gathered in Nigeria for the West African Sub-Regional Ministerial Committee Meeting and Consultation on the Formulation of the Post-2025 Africa Water…
The Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle,has expressed his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. He emphasized that this decisive action is vital for restoring stability to the state’s turbulent political landscape. President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Matawalle stated that the declaration is a necessary measure to address the ongoing political crisis, which has hindered the delivery of democratic governance and the welfare of the people of Rivers State. He called on all political actors involved in the crisis to adhere to the…
In a groundbreaking move, the private sector has unveiled a pioneering investment fund to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and drive food security. This initiative takes the form of a private sector-led Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme, presented to the Federal Government as a collaborative effort to drive food sovereignty through large-scale investment in industrial agriculture. At a high-level meeting with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, and the CEO of Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr Armstrong Takang, held in his office in Abuja, KPMG and private sector operators outlined an investment fund…
In line with its avowed commitment to improve access to quality healthcare services , the Federal Government through Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare has appointed new Medical Directors. They are Dr. Haruna Abubakar Shehu, Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Kafanchan, Kaduna State and, Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital Azare, Hawul, Borno State. Kano House Of Assembly Passes Centre for Disease Control Bill Speaking during the brief ceremony, the Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako said the President expected the highest level of dedication from the newly…
TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis. Tinubu Urges Rivers State Gov. Politicians To Uphold Rule Of Law With the crisis persisting,…
The Publisher of Prime Time News, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, has congratulated the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on its 70th anniversary, commending the union’s unwavering dedication to press freedom, professionalism, and the welfare of journalists across the country. Kano Ministry Of Info Collaborates NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Shuaibu, a former national officer of the NUJ and Senior Special Assistant (North West) to the union’s former President, Christopher Ikechukwu Isiguzo, lauded the NUJ’s pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s media landscape. He acknowledged its efforts in upholding ethical journalism and advocating for improved working conditions for media professionals. He also praised the current…
The Kano State Police Command has successfully recoveryed a suspected stolen vehicle, a dark blue Volkswagen Golf 3, abandoned by suspected criminals in Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Kano. The public relations officer of the command SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa disclosed this to journalist in Kano. Kano Police Arrest Suspects in Polytechnic Lecturer Assault He explained that,the Kano State Police Command has commended the Good Samaritan for his quick action, which played a vital role in the successful recovery. “A team of detectives was promptly dispatched to the scene, where they located and recovered the vehicle.” “A team of detectives was promptly…