Gum Arabic, a leguminous tree species that is well adapted to Sudan and Sahelian agro-ecology of Africa, is capable of generating foreign exchange for Nigeria
Month: February 2022
US halts aid to Burkina Faso after coup
The United States has halted nearly $160 million in US aid to Burkina Faso after determining the January ouster of President Roch Kabore constituted a
Maguire remains Man United captain -Rangnick
Harry Maguire will remain Manchester United captain for the rest of the season. The interim manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed on Friday amid reports of a
Potato Farmers Cannot Access Their Farms ― POFAN President
The National President of Potato Farmers Association of Nigeria (POFAN), Chief Daniel Okafor has said that the worsening security situation in the country has made
Doping violations: Blessing Okagbare reacts to 10-year ban
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare may appeal the decision of the Athletics Integrity Unit to hand her a 10-year ban for doping violations. She stated this
Nigeria to establish Legal Framework for Geographical Indications
The Nigerian Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami says for the country to benefit from the opportunities inherent in
Tunisia’s powerful labour union re-elects leader
Tunisia’s powerful UGTT labour union on Saturday re-elected Noureddine Taboubi as its leader as it approaches a critical national turning point in which it may
Niger State: Rural Women to benefit from $15m World Bank scheme
The Niger State in North Central Nigeria, is to benefit $15m from the World Bank to advancing various Women Projects. The Spokesperson of the Governor
Police seize over 2000 logs as Obaseki unfolds committee on arable land
The Edo State Police Command has confiscated over 2000 logs at the Gelegele Seaport in Edo State as the state government pushes towards ridding the
Digital economy key to revenue generation in Nigeria- DG NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that Nigeria is realising its goal of a digital economy as Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
NGX: Market capitalization declines by 0.12%
After what seemed to be a tussle between the bull and the bear on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group Limited, NGX, the All-Share
Governor unveils two-year plan for projects in Lagos State
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says 2022 and 2023 will be a harvest period for Lagos to reap more dividends of democracy, particularly in
Tanzanian Court Rules Opposition Leader’s Terrorism Trial can Proceed
The leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Freeman Mbowe, has a case to answer on charges of plotting acts of terrorism against government officials, a
President Buhari felicitates Tejuoso at 84
The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Oba (Monarch) Adedapo Tejuoso, Osile of Oke Ona, Egbaland, on his 84th birthday on February 19. President Buhari
Tight security as APC holds primary election in Osun State
There is a tight security presence in Osogbo, the Osun State capital as the All Progressives Congress (APC) is holding its primary election. The election