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The Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI) says it is advancing to a new phase designed to guarantee a stable and uninterrupted fertiliser supply for Nigerian farmers, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for food sovereignty. Tagged PFI 3.0, the initiative will prioritise year-round availability of raw materials for blending plants, improve cost efficiency, and […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $25 million equity investment in The Currency Exchange Fund (TCX) to strengthen access to long-term local currency hedging solutions across emerging and frontier markets, particularly in Africa. The Bank said the new capital injection would increase TCX’s ability to absorb risk and extend its reach into illiquid […]
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has released its financial performance for the Half-year ended June 30, 2025, showing profit after tax of N335 billion. The bank released its audited financials to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday. The results showed significant growth in gross earnings and profit after tax, signalling robust balance sheet expansion. […]
The Forum of Special Advisers in Kebbi State has declared that the former attorney general of Nigeria and minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has no love for the state. Condemning a petition filed by Malami against Governor Nasir Idris to the nation’s security outfits, the advisers said, “He is not a lover of Kebbi State.” […]
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have raided an illegal arms manufacturing factory at Heipang District in Barkin Ladi local government area (LGA) of Plateau State in continuation of efforts to mop up illicit arms and ammunition in the Joint Operations Area (JOA), A statement issued by the media and information officer […]
The people of Igwo community in Kokona local government area of Nasarawa State have raised the alarm over what they described as a secret deal to sell their ancestral land to a Chinese mining company without their consent. In an interview with LEADERSHIP Friday yesterday, the chairman of the Elites, Igwo community, Mr. Oseshi Igwo, […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a fierce response to individuals spreading rumours of his ill health, declaring that those wishing him dead will die before him. The minister, who spoke yesterday in Abuja during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Arterial Road N1 from Wuye District to […]
The Association of FCT Solid Waste and Cleaning Contractors (AFSOWAC) has threatened to suspend its cleaning services on September 25, 2025, due to nine months of nonpayment. In a letter addressed to the coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Agency, dated September 17, 2025 and received by the agency, the association claimed that since January 2025, the Abuja […]
Nigeria’s leading digital rights group, Paradigm Initiative, has raised an alarm over a massive data breach that puts even the country’s top leaders at risk. The group says the personal information of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and National Security Advisor (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu is being traded cheaply online. At a media briefing […]
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) and the European Union (EU) have renewed their education grant for 56,000 out-of-school children, comprising 30,000 girls and 26,000 boys in Borno State. At the launch of the programme with the theme, “Enhancing Access to Safe and Quality Education for Vulnerable, Conflict affected Children in Borno State, North-East Nigeria”, the […]