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Stakeholders have emphasised the need for a standardised policy governing the release of biofortified provitamin A maize to improve the nutritional standard and fight malnutrition in the country. They made this known at the validation workshop for the development of micronutrient standards for biofortified provitamin A and non-provitamin A maize variety release in Nigeria, organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and HarvestPlus in Abuja on Wednesday. The stakeholders, including the Variety Release Committee, the Seed Council, the Maize Association of Nigeria, the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, and universities, among others, reviewed and refined the draft…

Francis Ezeh and Chukwuma Akabueze were among the Nigerian goalscorers in Turkey on Wednesday, March 3, 2024, as action unfolded in the Turkish second division, Soccernet.ng reports. It was a memorable day for Chukwuma Akabueze as the veteran midfielder scored his first-ever goal for Sanlıurfaspor in a 2-1 home defeat to Adanaspor. Akabueze, 35, who joined Sanlıurfaspor from Miracle Degirmenlik SK in January, opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box into the bottom right corner. The goal is his first in nearly a year, following a difficult spell in his career.…

1 hour ago The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled August 9, 2025, for fresh local government elections following the Supreme Court’s ruling that nullified the October 5, 2024, polls. RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), announced the new date during a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Governor Siminalayi Fubara had earlier assured the… 1 day ago A member of House of Representatives, Mr. Gboyega Isiaka, has commended President Bola Tinubu for allocating funds in the 2025 budget to carry out feasibility and technical viability study on the proposed Agro Processing Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in…

Photo Credit: https://pin.it/368ia8K7K In Summary Political instability inflates basic costs in cities like N’Djamena and Harare. Supply chain disruptions and currency devaluation make essentials luxuries. This isn’t just economics; it’s a daily struggle, highlighting the human cost of unrest.Djibouti City’s strategic location attracts military bases, boosting demand and inflating costs. Housing and groceries become pricier. This shows how geopolitics shapes local economies and impacts everyday living.Cities like Cape Town and Grand Baie boast luxury real estate, attracting affluent investors. This reflects Africa’s diverse economy, where luxury and hardship coexist, showcasing multifaceted economic landscapes.Deep Dive!!!We will all likely question the accuracy of those…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He reacted to the allegations on Wednesday at the resumption of plenary in the Senate, after a week’s recess. Dismissing the allegations, Senator Akpabio said, “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late single mother, and I have always upheld respect for women. I was even awarded the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria.” The Senate President, who said he had been inundated with calls on the matter since February 25, and that he was…

The crisis rocking the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) is far from over as the suspended national president of the association, Pretty Okafor, has declared himself the authentic leader of the body. This comes as he says the association under him has come to take possession of the landed property of PMAN located at Plot 504, Cadastral Zone, B00, Kukwaba District, F.C.T, Abuja. Okafor had, in August 2024, been suspended indefinitely for alleged financial misconduct, dereliction of duties, violation of the constitution, and disregard of the elected exco. His suspension was contained in a statement issued by some…

  Idowu Abdullahi The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, urged residents across the state to discontinue getting treated for malaria without testing, clarifying that not all fevers were malaria. Speaking at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, after launching the ‘Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitisation Program in Lagos’, the governor stressed the importance of accurate diagnosis, urging residents to adopt a “test-before-treatment” approach. He cautioned against self-diagnosis and the assumption that all fevers are malaria-related, advocating for transparency and prompt testing to ensure appropriate treatment. “To my fellow Lagosians: this fight belongs to each one of us.…

Blackhy kicks off his 2025 music run with “Makuna Bounce,” a dancehall-infused Afrobeats track produced, mixed, and mastered by B.YLINX. The song samples “Bounce Along,” one of the standout records from Wayne Wonder’s 2003 album “No Holding Back.” The song opens with the familiar chorus of the original before Blackhy jumps in, bringing his own energy to the beat. “Makuna Bounce” is just a taste of what’s coming, as he gets ready to drop his second EP, “Better Late Than Never.” Listen to “Makuna Bounce” below.

The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday revealed a provisional list consisting of 39 players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. Roster for #2026WCQ vs Rwanda and Zimbabwe #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/rljpOZkyyd — Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 4, 2025 The move was unexpected as it was the first time in a long while that the NFF will release a provisional list before a round of Qualifiers. Nonetheless, the list is expected to be cut to 23 eventually. This means that 16 players will be left out. Ahead of the confirmation of the…

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State have arrested a suspected one-chance robber (name withheld). The RRS confirmed this in a post shared on its X handle @rrsLagos767 on Wednesday. It stated that the operatives apprehended the suspect, a 48-year-old member of a 4-man robbery gang, on Monday at 8 p.m., near MKO Abiola Garden, in the Ojota area of the state. “RRS apprehended a member of a 4-man ‘one chance’ gang and recovered a Toyota Camry 1999 model belonging to the gang members. “The suspect was apprehended while holding in their…