By Salisu Sani-Idris Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Cocoa Industry have pledged to accelerate efforts to meet the European Union’s December 2025 deadline for compliance with its deforestation-free regulation (EUDR). This, according to them, is with a view to safeguard the nation’s cocoa exports and strengthen sustainable agricultural practices. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Noble Ladies Association International (NLAI), an NGO, has inaugurated its ‘Women of Impact’ magazine, with a renewed call for women’s empowerment and government support. Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja, which also marked the association’s formal inauguration, its President, Mrs Margaret Mkpumar, said the group wasContinue Reading
Flowerbud News/ The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the newly introduced ward-based economic stimulus programme as a reflection of the typical fresh ideas that President Bola Tinubu keeps injecting into governance at the federal level. In a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary DapoContinue Reading
Cleric Calls on Politicians to Prioritise Governance Over Political Intrigues By Adewale Owoade The Diocesan Bishop of Ibadan, the most Reverend Williams has urged politicians to focus on delivering good governance and addressing the country’s problems rather than fixating on the 2027 elections. Aladekugbe said this at the funeral serviceContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Abuja, Aug. 8, 2025 (NAN) Connected Development (CODE) and partners have urged an end to menstrual stigma, calling it a natural occurrence that should not attract shame. The group made the call on Friday during a media visit to Thrifty Slayer, a reusable pad production facility inContinue Reading
OYRTMA’s Daily Enlightenment Programme Aims to Reform Traffic Offenders. By Adewale Owoade The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched a daily enlightenment programme aimed at reducing road accidents and improving traffic safety in the state. The initiative, announced by OYRTMA’s Chairman, Major Adekoya AdesagbaContinue Reading
YEAP Beneficiaries, Farmers Laud Gov Makinde for Timely Support. By Adewale Owoade Members of the Oyo State Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project (YEAP) and farmers from various local government areas have expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for the timely distribution of farm inputs under the N-Cares program. The YEAPContinue Reading
SAPZ to Unlock Vast Potential, Create Opportunities for Nigerians – VP Shettima By Adewale Owoade Vice President Kashim Shettima, says the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative is aimed at restoring dignity, unlocking vast potential and creating opportunities for Nigerians. Shettima said this at the groundbreaking ceremonyContinue Reading
Farmers in Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun Zones, Rejoice as OYSADA Extends N-CARES Support. By Adewale Owoade The Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) has extended the ongoing fifth phase of the Nigeria Community Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (N-CARES) farm inputs distribution to farmers in Ibarapa East, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa North, Iwajowa,Continue Reading
