…United Nations report released on Tuesday. The report, jointly published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation and four other UN agencies, found that 309 million people in Africa suffered from hunger in 2025, representing 20 per cent of the continent’s population. By comparison, 292 million people in Asia, or about…

The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has said the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ursula Akanwa, had no role in the university’s last recruitment exercise. According to the Head of Public Relations and Protocol of the university, Mr Anyaso Anyaso, the Vice-Chancellor had repeatedly explained at m…

…Chain and Agribusiness Programme. Speaking during the inauguration, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Ilyasu Gital, said the initiative underscored Governor Bala Mohammed’s commitment to empowering youths and women through agriculture while promoting food security and economic development. He said, “This event is yet a…

…where students receive competency-based training in engineering, construction, ICT, agriculture, hospitality and other vocational trades aimed at meeting labour market demands.

…sums hidden under the SWV now exceed the combined allocations for education, defence and agriculture, and he suggested a political motive behind the concealment. He said Nigerians would be justified in suspecting the money is being positioned to fund the ruling party’s campaign machinery and Tinubu’s re-election bid in…

…across sectors, especially education, healthcare delivery, power generation, agriculture, and workers’ welfare, as a fulcrum to drive the State’s economy. “My decision to contest for the governorship seat was deliberate and intentional, and as I said in different fora, we have put a team in place to look at the various…

…that insecurity, youth unemployment, decaying infrastructure, and the need to revive agriculture were among the issues he would address if elected governor of the state. He assured the people that his administration, if elected in 2027, would prioritise transparency, accountability and people-first policies that would…

…for debt servicing in 2026 alone, more than Nigeria spends on education, health, and agriculture combined. Most recently, the World Bank warned that despite recent reforms, 79% of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty. According to the General Assembly, the National Bureau of Statistics also repor…

…The Department of State Services (DSS) has rescued the abducted Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Samuel Okunsebor, less than 48 hours after he was kidnapped by armed men in Nasarawa State. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, Prof. Okunsebor was abducte…

…collaboration with the Oyo State Government at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, the Oyo State Commandant of NAPTIP, Kayode Alfred, said the state's proximity to the Republic of Benin makes it vulnerable to trafficking activities.He said "Oyo State is a source, transit and destination…

…senator. I will vigorously pursue policies that improve healthcare, education, security, agriculture and the overall welfare of the people of Ebonyi Central and the state at large,” he said. Odoh also expressed confidence in his ability to represent the district effectively, citing his record as Secretary to the Ebonyi…

…the Productive Use of Energy (PUE) agenda sits at the critical intersection of energy, agriculture, industrialisation, financial inclusion, climate resilience, food security, rural development, and job creation. In his remarks, Managing Director of REA, Dr. Abba Aliyu, called for improved synergy and collaboration betw…

…to nine (9) mid-sized companies across its approved sectors of focus, including Agriculture, Clean Energy, Education, Healthcare, IT/Technology and Transport/Logistics. Since the Fund's inception in September 2024, Series 1 has delivered strong performance, distributing N3.46 billion to Unitholders, representing a cumu…

…rigorous implementation plans covering technology, artificial intelligence, fintech, agriculture, manufacturing, energy transition, gas infrastructure, and financial services.” “Nigeria currently hosts five of Africa’s nine technology unicorns,” he pointed out, underlining that this statistic “highlights the massive sc…

…Kaduna road after visiting his construction site A lecturer at the Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi (FUAMB), Adamawa State, Dr. Simon Stephen Mshelia, has d!ed after collapsing on the road. It was gathered that Mshelia reportedly collapsed along Kachia Road in Kaduna State after visiting his construction site on…

…“we need to rethink our policy to put industrialization at the forefront to ensure that agriculture is supported manufacturing is supported enabling environment electricity infrastructure is provided so that Nigeria can develop like other countries.” Delivering the keynote address, political economist, Professor Adebay…

…undermine productivity and competitiveness,” Yusuf said. He observed that manufacturers, agriculture and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remain constrained by the high-cost operating environment, resulting in only modest improvements in output, employment and household welfare during the first half of the y…

…To achieve this, the framework will prioritise labour-intensive sectors, particularly agriculture and micro, small and medium enterprises, while addressing structural deficiencies in electricity, digital infrastructure, education and healthcare. The document stated that the strategy would support “an agile social trans…

…urging residents to vaccinate their dogs and cats to curb the virus' spread. The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCTA confirmed the rabies outbreak on Wednesday in Abuja. The Director of Veterinary Services in the secretariat, Dr Karnak Dandam, two persons, one in Gwagwalada and the other in Kwali…

…to use the support to improve productivity and livelihoods. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Umaru Tanko-Tunga, described agriculture as the backbone of Nasarawa’s economy and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting farmers through strategic partnerships. He said the distribution of quality inputs a…

…economic and social empowerment. Fonbaustier also underscored ongoing cooperation in agriculture through the French Development Agency, particularly projects aimed at strengthening food security and agricultural value chains in northern Nigeria and across the ECOWAS region. He said, “We are working together on agricult…

…- Renewable energy, manufacturing, construction, AI & technology, software engineering, agriculture, aviation, maritime, health technologies and creative industries." For polytechnic education, he stated, "Polytechnic reform - All polytechnics & monotechnics will become universities." The proposed reforms also prioriti…

…Nigeria. According to the ACF, the North, once known for peaceful communities, thriving agriculture and vibrant commerce, has suffered years of violence orchestrated by terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other armed criminal groups. The Forum expressed optimism that, if effectively managed and adequately funded, the T…

…to her, investments in roads, rail transportation, energy, local government autonomy, agriculture, education, healthcare and youth development were laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth and national development. The FOOG Director-General also commended intervention programmes for small businesses, tax r…

…Femi Gbajabiamila. Others in attendance are the Ministers of Finance, Education, Health, Agriculture, and Information, as well as the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The post Tinubu, Lawal grace State House Press Corps dinner appeared first on Vanguard News.