NASENI targets 3.14 million hectares for irrigation farming
The Chairman of the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, Dahiru Muhammad, has disclosed that an estimated 3.14 million hectares of farmland are targeted under the Irrigation Nigeria Project. Dahiru said the project was necessitated by the excess reliance of Nigerian farmers on rain-fed farming. This reliance, he said, continues to hinder productivity and expose
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The Chairman of the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, Dahiru Muhammad, has disclosed that an estimated 3.14 million hectares of farmland are targeted under the Irrigation Nigeria Project. Dahiru said the project was necessitated by the excess reliance of Nigerian farmers on rain-fed farming. This reliance, he said, continues to hinder productivity and expose
Read moreTAJBank’s partnership with AIFC receives Ooni’s commendation
The partnership between TAJBank Nigeria and Astana International Financial Centre, Kazakhstan, to promote non-interest banking, boost Nigeria’s merchandise trade with Asian countries, and improve the country’s foreign exchange earnings, has received commendation from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. Ogunwusi, according to a statement, gave the commendation during the signing of the Memorandum of
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The partnership between TAJBank Nigeria and Astana International Financial Centre, Kazakhstan, to promote non-interest banking, boost Nigeria’s merchandise trade with Asian countries, and improve the country’s foreign exchange earnings, has received commendation from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. Ogunwusi, according to a statement, gave the commendation during the signing of the Memorandum of
Read moreAfrican Union partners Meta, Deloitte on AI drive
The African Union Development Agency, in partnership with Meta and Deloitte, has launched AKILI AI, an AI-driven support platform designed to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises across Africa. The platform leverages Meta’s Llama open-source model and other advanced AI technologies to tackle key challenges faced by MSMEs, including limited access to finance, market navigation
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The African Union Development Agency, in partnership with Meta and Deloitte, has launched AKILI AI, an AI-driven support platform designed to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises across Africa. The platform leverages Meta’s Llama open-source model and other advanced AI technologies to tackle key challenges faced by MSMEs, including limited access to finance, market navigation
Read moreReal estate firms unveil London boutique apartments
A real estate consultancy firm, Knight Frank, and UK-based residential developer Mount Anvil have unveiled London’s newest boutique development, The Edit, to the Nigerian market. The launch ceremony was held recently in Lagos. Speaking during the launch event, the Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Knight Frank Nigeria, Mr. Frank Okosun, said, “The real
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A real estate consultancy firm, Knight Frank, and UK-based residential developer Mount Anvil have unveiled London’s newest boutique development, The Edit, to the Nigerian market. The launch ceremony was held recently in Lagos. Speaking during the launch event, the Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Knight Frank Nigeria, Mr. Frank Okosun, said, “The real
Read moreNigerian developer names street after Ghanaian YouTuber
A real estate developer, Haven Homes, has announced the naming of a street after a popular Ghanaian YouTuber, Wode Maya, in the newly completed Richmond Pearl Estate. In a statement released and signed by the Managing Director, Ufuoma Ilessanmi, Haven Homes justified the honour. She said, “At Haven Homes, we celebrate those who shape Africa’s
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A real estate developer, Haven Homes, has announced the naming of a street after a popular Ghanaian YouTuber, Wode Maya, in the newly completed Richmond Pearl Estate. In a statement released and signed by the Managing Director, Ufuoma Ilessanmi, Haven Homes justified the honour. She said, “At Haven Homes, we celebrate those who shape Africa’s
Read moreAregbesola rallies Omoluabi progressives, says Osun reclaim mission on course
Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has urged members of Omoluabi Progressives, a political movement in Osun State, to remain focused and united as they intensify efforts to reclaim the state in 2026. Speaking during the group’s March stakeholders’ meeting in Ilesa on Sunday, Aregbesola commended members for their resilience and commitment to the progressive
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Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has urged members of Omoluabi Progressives, a political movement in Osun State, to remain focused and united as they intensify efforts to reclaim the state in 2026. Speaking during the group’s March stakeholders’ meeting in Ilesa on Sunday, Aregbesola commended members for their resilience and commitment to the progressive
Read morePICTORIAL: Obasanjo hosts Jonathan, Atiku, others to dinner in Lagos
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, hosted some dignitaries to a dinner in Lagos. Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar disclosed this on his X handle with pictures on Sunday. Among those who attended the dinner were Goodluck Jonathan, ex-President of Sierra Leone Ernest Koroma, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, among others.
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Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, hosted some dignitaries to a dinner in Lagos. Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar disclosed this on his X handle with pictures on Sunday. Among those who attended the dinner were Goodluck Jonathan, ex-President of Sierra Leone Ernest Koroma, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, among others.
Read moreUPDATED: SERIE A: Chukwueze strikes as Lazio beat AC Milan 2-1
AC Milan plunged deeper into crisis on Sunday after Pedro’s penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time condemned the seven-time European champions to a 2-1 home defeat to Lazio in front of livid fans. Pedro was cool from the penalty spot to fire Lazio into fourth and the Champions League places, a point ahead
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AC Milan plunged deeper into crisis on Sunday after Pedro’s penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time condemned the seven-time European champions to a 2-1 home defeat to Lazio in front of livid fans. Pedro was cool from the penalty spot to fire Lazio into fourth and the Champions League places, a point ahead
Read moreRamadan: PDP calls for unity, prayers amid rising insecurity
The Acting National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party Umar Damagum, has called on Muslims to use the fasting period to promote political unity and national cohesion among Nigerians. Damagun made the call in his 2025 Ramadan message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Sokoto. In a statement through his Senior Special
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The Acting National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party Umar Damagum, has called on Muslims to use the fasting period to promote political unity and national cohesion among Nigerians. Damagun made the call in his 2025 Ramadan message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Sokoto. In a statement through his Senior Special
Read moreFA cup quarter-finals : Man City to face Bournemouth, Fulham host Palace
Manchester City were handed a tough trip to Bournemouth in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final draw, while Aston Villa travel to second-tier Preston. Fulham’s reward for beating holders Manchester United on penalties is a home tie in a London derby against Crystal Palace. Brighton beat Newcastle 2-1 after extra time on Sunday and will face the
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Manchester City were handed a tough trip to Bournemouth in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final draw, while Aston Villa travel to second-tier Preston. Fulham’s reward for beating holders Manchester United on penalties is a home tie in a London derby against Crystal Palace. Brighton beat Newcastle 2-1 after extra time on Sunday and will face the
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