Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to reposition the oil palm industry as a major economic driver, targeting a 10 percent share of the global market and lifting about two million citizens out of poverty within six years. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, minister of state, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, stated this in his […]
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The UNODC warns that biodiversity loss and wildlife crime pose significant threats to public health, livelihoods, and national security.
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Tayo Ilori is the General Manager of Golden Fertilizer Limited, a subsidiary of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, and a leading agro-allied company specialising in fertiliser blending, distribution and supply. In this interview with JOSEPHINE OKOJIE-OKEIYI, he spoke about the impact of the Iran war on Nigeria’s fertiliser industry and how Golden Fertilizer is navigating […]
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Cornelius Adebayo, executive secretary/chief executive officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), has reiterated the commitment of the authority to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking at a capacity building workshop for State Coordinators of the authority in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja with the theme: ‘Leading Nigeria’s […]
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The official said the state government would seek court orders for the arrest and prosecution of those involved in the attack on its officials.
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“Several students began vomiting and fainting, forcing the school management to call for ambulances from the State General Hospital, Ijebu Ode,” the vice principal said to reporters.
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“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force.”
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The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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Hundreds of angry youths on Wednesday took over the ever-busy Benin-Lagos expressway, protesting against what they described as economic hardship in the country.
DAILY POST gathered that the protesters, mainly youths and students from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), used heavy logs, vehicles, and burning tires to block movement on both sides of the highway.
They also set bonfires on the expressway.
The development, it was gathered, resulted in heavy gridlock as motorists and commuters were left stranded, forcing passengers within the Benin metropolis to leave their vehicles and trek to their destinations.
It was learnt that thousands of travelers, including commercial transporters and private car owners, were trapped, with some reportedly turning back to find alternative routes.
The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions, such as “No to petrol hike,” “No to bad roads,” and “APC must go,” among others.
They said they were protesting against several issues, ranging from the hike in petrol prices, epileptic power supply, poor state of roads, and high cost of food items.
They, however, demanded urgent government intervention to address rising food prices, unemployment, and the high cost of living in the country.
In a viral video, a protester said the demonstration was to express their displeasure over the economic hardship in the country.
“There is hardship in this country, and the governments are doing nothing about it.
“We are tired of the promises. Our parents are suffering, students are starving, and the road is the only place they will hear us.
“The protest is to draw the attention of the government to our plight. We are calling on the government at all levels to act quickly before things get out of hand,” he said.
Some observers described the protest as a reflection of the growing frustration among young Nigerians.
They noted that the hardship in the country is biting harder and that many young people feel political leaders are not connecting enough with their daily realities.
Youths, students block Benin-Lagos Expressway to protest economic hardship in Nigeria
UBA announced this in a memo forwarded to its customers via email on Tuesday.
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