NASPAN commends FG’s temporary ban on Raw Shea Nut Exports The National Association of Shea Products of Nigeria (NASPAN) has applauded the Federal Government for its decision to temporarily ban the exportation of raw shea nuts, describing it as a strategic move to reposition the country as a global leader in the shea industry. Speaking … Read more
Katsina NDE flags off second phase of Renewed Hope Initiative Katsina, 4th September 2025 – The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Katsina State Office, has officially flagged off the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) at the Education Resources Centre, Katsina. The ceremony, which began at 11:00 a.m. and ended at 1:00 … Read more
FG backs Benue’s digital literacy tech training and new scheme The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) yesterday joined stakeholders in Makurdi, Benue State, for the Graduation Ceremony of the First Summer Tech Training, the Induction of Digital Benue Children Ambassadors, and the launch of the “One Student, One Computer & One Skill+” initiative organised … Read more
FG, Kaspersky to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kaspersky Global to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem. The agreement was formalised during GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Lagos, with Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of NITDA, and Mr. Chris Norton, General Manager, Africa at … Read more
FG to lower production cost for farmers The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, today held a bilateral meeting with senior officials of the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) in Dakar to accelerate joint efforts on fertilizer availability, soil health, and farmer productivity in Nigeria. During the meeting, both parties … Read more
ENSUBEB sets Enugu Smart Green Schools resumption date Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board has confirmed that the newly built Smart Green Schools will commence full academic activities on September 22. The executive chairman of the board, Hyginus Okibe, made this known during a meeting with the management and staff of ENSUBEB on Tuesday in … Read more
Plateau to spend N2bn on youth empowerment and ICT skills training Plateau State Government has earmarked ₦2 billion in a supplementary budget to boost youth empowerment through skills training and entrepreneurship programmes. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Musa Ashoms, disclosed this on Monday during the flag-off of a new batch of trainees under … Read more
FG secures 200 hectares in Lekki Free Trade Zone for building materials hub The Federal Government has secured 200 hectares of land within the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos State for a building materials hub, aimed at reducing housing production costs and boosting local manufacturing. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, … Read more
Gov Alia, Tinubu push for stronger media collaboration to empower Nigerians On August 29, 2025, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Dr. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, received Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Spokesperson and Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Government House, Makurdi. The visit featured an … Read more
Circulating Claims FG NDE Phase Two Portal is Reopened Fresh rumours have surfaced online claiming that the Federal Government has reopened the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) application portal for the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase Two. According to the circulating claims, the portal is said to be open with the application process ending … Read more