The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its investigation into alleged multi-billion naira fraud involving former ministers who served in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.Among those under scrutiny are close allies of the former president, including former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, and former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Reports indicate that both Sirika and Malami, who held prominent positions during Buhari’s tenure, face a range of allegations, from distributing lavish gifts to illegally auctioning seized assets. Malami’s case has been compounded by multiple petitions filed against him since leaving office.…
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Nigeria Becomes Second African Country to Approve Biotech Corn for Commercial Planting In January 2024, Nigeria approved the commercial release of four TELA maize varieties, which have been genetically engineered for improved insect-resistance and drought-tolerance. In addition to South Africa, Nigeria has become the second country in Africa to approve the commercialization of genetically engineered corn. In marketing year 2022/2023, Nigeria produced an estimated 12.7 million metric tons (MMT) of corn, with an average yield of 2.2 tons per hectare. According to the African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF), yields of TELA maize could reach up to 10 tons per hectare…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says post-harvest solutions are key to catalysing poverty reduction and economic growth. Dede Ekoue, IFAD Nigeria country director, spoke at the ongoing ”First Post-Harvest Connect Conference and Exhibition” in Abuja. The theme of the conference is “Scaling Appropriate Postharvest Solutions for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security.’’ The conference was organised by the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), among others. Ms Ekoue said the conference’s theme underscored the critical role that appropriate post-harvest solutions…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says the U.S. government has unveiled its new Global Food Security Strategy Country Plan for Nigeria. Melissa Jones, mission director, USAID, who disclosed this at the “1st Post-harvest Connect Conference and Exhibition” in Abuja, said the plan was unveiled in March. Ms Jones said the plan was in tandem with President Joe Biden’s commitment to improve food security in Nigeria. The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) organised the conference in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), among others.…
A forensic audit conducted by an audit firm has revealed how the immediate past government of Abia State approved funds to contractors for the construction of non-existent state-owned airport and other infrastructure. The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti made the revelation during a presentation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Washington DC, United States. He spoke on the theme, ‘Dynamics of State Governance, Economic Transition and the Challenges of Seeking to Establish a New Order Amidst Multiple Constraints and Pushbacks.’ Gov. Otti said it is difficult to admit how some Nigerian leaders contest elections for…
The Former oppressive governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello according to a reliable source had already perfected his plan to proceed on a exile in North Africa country where one of his wives is presently residing and managing their investments. A family member further revealed that Bello actually possessed Two passports of a North African country and one Arab nation, it was alleged that he had multi- million dollars investment in two countries, North Africa and the other in an Arab nation. Based on the above mentioned,our source said the former governor may soon escape In the two…
[1] All of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas will be obliged by law to organise their farmers into cooperative units [2] Farmers will be encouraged to sell their produce, buy seedlings, pesticides and fertilisers, as well as farming equipment through these co-operatives to maximise efficiency and overhead costs [3] Every local government area must build at least one food storage facility within its domain [4] An agricultural tax will be paid to the local government to help provide and maintain the necessary services to support farming programmes [5] Agricultural cooperatives will be encouraged to move into value-added activities and will…
TWO commissioners from Ebonyi State Mr. Victor Chukwu and his counterpart Mr. Jude Okpor reportedly fought shamelessly in public during the defection ceremony of chieftains of the PDP into the APC held at Ebiaji, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The two commissioners Victor Chukwu, commissioner of Environment and Jude Okpor, the commissioner for information, engaged in the fight which attracted the attention of the state party chieftains from the area. An eyewitness who identified his name as Nwite told Saturday Vanguard that the two commissioners, not minding their social status, engaged themselves in fierce fight which took…
The Nigeria Police Force has detained a female police officer who was the aide-de-camp to embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. The ADC was arrested alongside other police officers attached to 48-year-old Bello, and is being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Their arrests and detention followed a Thursday night order by the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, directing their immediate withdrawal from the former governor. Senior police sources, who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity because they did not have authorisation to comment publicly on the matter,…
The impending move to suspend accounts found deliberately provoking users by deceitfulness in online engagement farming made by Musk in an announcement via a tweet on his X handle on Friday was deemed timely and a welcomed decision by notable online publishers led by our humble team. Engagement farming is said to refer to practices done in order to get more interaction metrics on social media without adding any specific value. Recall that in March, Musk said he may remove visible engagement metrics such as likes and reposts from posts on the X platform. In July 2023, he also set…
