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Government Plans 50% Subsidy For Wheat Farmers – Ministe
Minister of Agriculture Abubakar Kyari says the federal government is giving out 50 per cent subsidy to wheat farmers in the upcoming dry season farming to ensure massive production of the grain in the country.
Kyari spoke to newsmen…
NDLEA Denies Arresting Or Detaining The Late Mohbad
Nigeria's Anti-narcotic Agency, the National Drugs Laws Enforcement Agency NDLEA says, it never arrested or detained the late artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad as alleged in some quarters.
The agency also said it…
Pakistani Minister Defends Deportation Of Afghans
Pakistan's Foreign Minister has defended an order that all illegal immigrants, including 1.73 million Afghans, must leave, saying no other country allows illegal immigrants and the decision is in line with international practice.
The…
FCTA Makes ICT Skills Compulsory For Workers
The Permanent Secretary, of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Mr. Olusade Adesola says all workers must acquire relevant skills in Information Communications Technology, ICT.
The Permanent Secretary made this…
PalmPay Onboarded 1.1million Businesses In Nigeria
Financial technology firm, PalmPay, says it has onboarded 1.1 million businesses and has over 600,000 merchants and 500,000 agents in its four years of operating in Nigeria.
It was disclosed in a statement issued at an event to…
Nothing Will Weaken Ukraine’s Resolve Against Russia- President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a speech released on Sunday that nothing would weaken his Country's fight against Russia, a day after the U.S. Congress passed a stopgap funding bill that omitted aid to Ukraine.
Defense…
Osimhen Scores Again, Snubs Penalty Duty
Victor Osimhen came off the substitute’s bench to score his fifth Serie A goal of the season in seven games for Napoli who thrashed Lecce 4-0 at the Stadio Via del Mare on Saturday.
Napoli took the lead with Leo Ostigard’s debut Serie A…
Rare Protest: Thousands Demand climate Action In Switzerland
More than 60,000 protesters gathered in the Swiss Capital Bern demanding tougher policies to combat climate change, organisers said, less than a month ahead of a national election.
Such large protests are rare in Switzerland and show…
Pope Francis Elevates 21 Prelates
Pope Francis has further cemented his legacy, elevating 21 prelates to the high rank of cardinal and significantly raising the percentage of electors chosen by him who will have the right to vote for his successor.
At a ceremony in St.…
FCTA Moves to Resolve Area Councils Dispute
Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, says a six-man committee has been set up to resolve the lingering dispute between local government employees and the six Area Councils in the FCT.
Wike stated this…