Year 2024

Flood: Borno Commences Water Decontamination Process

  As Maiduguri flood water gradually recedes, Borno Government has embarked on decontamination of water in the city. The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Strategy, Prof. Usman Tar, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri…

AFRDC: Kana Inaugurates National Planning Commitee

THE Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar kana, has inaugurated the National Planning Committee (NPC) to commence preparation towards marking the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations (AFRDC). Dr Kana while inaugurating the committee said that the Federal…

AfDB Approves $102.79m for Sustainable Farming in West Africa

  THE African Development Bank AfDB) has approved $102.79 million for the promotion of sustainable agricultural value chains in special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZ) across Guinea, Senegal, and Togo. This initiative aims to foster sustainable agricultural practices while integrating climate…

Mastercard Foundation Expands Support for 70,400 African Girls

  THE Mastercard Foundation has announced a major expansion of its partnerships with the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) to provide support for more than 70,400 young women and girls across Africa. The initiative aims to tackle…