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Nigeria’s Post-Harvest Crisis: Why Roads & Cold Chains Could Save More Farm Produce
By OBIOMA TORI The Food That Never Reaches the Market NIGERIA’S agricultural challenge does not end when crops leave the farm. For many farmers and traders, another battle begins immediately after harvest: keeping fresh produce in good condition long enough to reach consumers. Fruits and vegetables can deteriorate rapidly when farmers lack adequate storage, cooling […]
From Mobile Phones To Economic Tools: How Nigeria’s Telecom Boom Is Reshaping Digital Life
By TOSI ORE The Mobile Phone Has Become an Economic Gateway NIGERIA’S telecommunications industry is entering another phase of expansion as active mobile subscriptions move closer to the 200 million mark. The latest figures cited from the Nigerian Communications Commission put active subscriptions at about 194.9 million, compared with approximately 192 million previously. Teledensity also […]
90,000km Of Fibre, 40 Million More Connected? The Promise & Challenges Of Nigeria’s Digital Push
By TOSI ORE Nigeria’s Next Digital Infrastructure Test NIGERIA’S plan to deploy at least 90,000 kilometres of new fibre-optic infrastructure is moving from policy ambition towards implementation, putting one of the country’s largest digital infrastructure programmes under closer scrutiny. Known as Project BRIDGE — Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth — the initiative is designed […]
FG Releases Approved Textbook List For Primary 1, 4, JSS 1, SS 1
By ANITA KNIGHT Approved Books for Four Class Levels THE Federal Ministry of Education has released its final ranked and approved textbook list for the 2026–2028 academic cycle. The first phase covers core subjects for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 and Senior Secondary School 1. The ministry said the exercise is intended […]
37 Dead In Minna Custody: A Mining Crackdown, A Locked Cell & Questions Without Answers
By MAPHOSA AGUSE The Arrest That Ended in Tragedy THE people arrested in Minna over alleged illegal mining were taken into custody as part of an enforcement operation. For some families, however, the arrests soon became a nightmare. Among those detained was 19-year-old Adamu Isah, who says he survived a deadly episode inside an NSCDC […]
National Assembly Moves To Translate Laws Into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Other Local Languages
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU Bringing the Law Closer to Nigerians THE National Assembly is preparing to translate Nigerian laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba and other local languages as part of a broader effort to make legislative information easier for citizens to access and understand. The initiative was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the National Assembly […]
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The Price Of A Medical City: Akwa Ibom Residents Fight Over Compensation For Demolished Homes
By EFFANGA OSOK ₦117.5bn Medical City: Akwa Ibom Families Challenge Compensation as Govt Keeps Silent THE construction of the Ibom Medical City in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is being presented as a landmark investment in healthcare. But for residents whose homes and properties stand within the project’s footprint, the development has […]
Delta’s Erho-Abraka Court Puzzle: ₦50 Million Reported Spent, Judiciary Says No Access To Funds
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Budget records clash with judiciary’s account A ₦50 million magistrate court project in Erho-Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, has raised questions over the accuracy of the state’s public expenditure records. The 2024 Delta State budget allocated ₦50 million for the construction of the court under the High Court […]
‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
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Nigeria’s Post-Harvest Crisis: Why Roads & Cold Chains Could Save More Farm Produce
By OBIOMA TORI The Food That Never Reaches the Market NIGERIA’S agricultural challenge does not end when crops leave the farm. For many farmers and traders, another battle begins immediately after harvest: keeping fresh produce in good condition long enough to reach consumers. Fruits and vegetables can deteriorate rapidly when farmers lack adequate storage, cooling […]
Delta Opens Free EV Skills Workshop For Youths, Mechanics In Asaba, Warri
By UCHE OGBODO Training for a Changing Automotive Industry THE Delta State Government has partnered with EV Automobiles Limited to launch a free practical skills acquisition workshop focused on electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. The programme is designed to equip youths, artisans and automobile technicians with technical skills needed in the emerging electric-mobility sector. The […]
From Farm Surplus To Economic Gold: How Nigeria Can Turn Agricultural Waste Into Wealth
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Abundance Without Enough Value NIGERIA’S agricultural strength has long presented a paradox. The country produces huge quantities of crops, fruits, tubers and other farm commodities, yet inadequate storage, weak processing capacity and poor infrastructure continue to leave significant volumes unused. Across farming communities, the problem becomes particularly visible during harvest seasons. […]
FG’s Port Expansion Plan: Onne, Rivers, Delta, Calabar Set For Major Upgrade
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH A Wider Maritime Expansion THE Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of a broader plan to expand Nigeria’s maritime capacity. The approval, announced by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, extends the government’s port […]
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National Assembly Moves To Translate Laws Into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Other Local Languages
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU Bringing the Law Closer to Nigerians THE National Assembly is preparing to translate Nigerian laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba and other local languages as part of a broader effort to make legislative information easier for citizens to access and understand. The initiative was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the National Assembly […]
INEC Announces 9th October Start For Nationwide PVC Distribution
By MELVIN KOFFA THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed 9th October 2026, for the nationwide collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, announced the date on Monday in Kaduna during the commission’s North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting and readiness assessment for the […]
2027: Akwa Ibom LP Candidate Bush Visits Attah At Brother’s Burial
By BASSEY BENSON MICHAEL Bush, the Labour Party’s candidate for the 2027 Akwa Ibom governorship election, has paid a condolence visit to former Governor Victor Attah following the burial of Attah’s younger brother, Etim. The meeting took place at the former governor’s country home in Ikot Akpa Ndua, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. Bush arrived […]
Local Government Autonomy: Between Court Order, State Control & Grassroots Governance
By JOANNA ILUSANMI LG Autonomy: Two Years After Supreme Court Verdict, States Still Hold the Key A Court Order Meets an Old Political Structure NIGERIA’S debate over local government autonomy has entered another phase, with the Federal Government demanding stronger grassroots performance while questions persist over how much financial independence councils actually exercise. President Bola […]