6th Int’l Onion Conference: Women to be Given More Opportunities in the Onion Sub-sector …As Aliyu, Nigerian, emerges president, ROO/WCA At the 6th International Onion Conference hosted by the National Onion Producers, Procesors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), the Nigeria body of the Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa (ROO/WCA), the Mabera Women Cooperative has …

Alhaja Hon. Gidado congratulates Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Ademosu Williams on her birthday The Iya Adinni of Akure Kingdom, Alhaja Hon. F. I. Gidado, has described Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Ademosu Williams as “an extraordinary woman of grace, intellect, and dedication,” emphasising her significant contributions to the development of Akure, Ondo State, and Nigeria at large. This was stated in a message …

Agriculture Remains One of My Topmost Priorities – Gov. Idris …donates N10m to Onion Union The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, says agriculture will continue to receive premium attention under his administration. He made this known at the 6th International Onions Conference held in Sokoto on Wednesday. The governor said the Kaura Agricultural Development …

Aliyu Isah Maitasamu, Nigerian, Emerges ROO/WCA President The president, National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), Alhaji Aliyu Isah Maitasamu, has emerged the president, Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa, as the association selected members into various leadership positions, yesterday. This is marking the termination of its maiden leadership since creation, which lasted …

Gov Oyebanji lauded over Ekiti transformation, urged to address pensioners’ lights Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has been commended for his exemplary leadership and achievements in the past two years, particularly in human capital development and infrastructure improvements across the state. The commendations were contained in a press release issued by Elder Ayo Arogundade, a Chartered Librarian and Public …

U.S. Presidential Election Debates – Biden, and other knockouts.   American presidential election debates , as a presentation of contending presidential candidates before the voting public for appraisal, have often been seen as a gamble.- a high stakes encounter that could become a Win or Lose gambit. President Joe Biden is the latest presidential candidate to be knocked out at …

Update On GTB Services Due to the ongoing system upgrade of Guaranty Trust Bank LTD, GTB,  customers are left with no other choice than to join long queues at various branches of the bank, to perform their transactions. GTB has, however, given update on its services, saying that the Digital Banking Channels are available online.   In a post on …

Senate Reacts to Tragic Jigawa Tanker Explosion: Urges Sensitization and Relief Efforts   The Nigerian Senate has responded to the devastating tanker explosion near Dutse, Jigawa State, which claimed the lives of over 100 people. Expressing shock and concern over the incident, the Senate has issued a new directive to address the situation. In a motion sponsored by Senator Babangida …

250 horses from 7 countries for Gwandu Annual Horse Racing competition   No fewer than 250 horses from more than seven different countries are expected to participate in the maiden edition of Gwandu Emirate Annual Horse Racing and Cultural Festival, scheduled for Nov. 18, 2024. The competition, which is slated to hold between Nov. 18 and 23, 2024, in Birnin …

Senate President Akpabio Denies Impeachment Threats     In a boldly-worded statement, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has categorically refuted rumors of an imminent impeachment plot against him, dismissing the reports as nothing but “fake news” orchestrated by malicious sources.   Accompanied by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio condemned the accusations as the handiwork …