April 2026 – Page 47

Insecurity, Poor Mechanization Threaten Nigeria’s Agriculture -AFAN

26.04.2026

The Secretary General of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Otunba Dr Babafemi Oke, has raised fresh concerns over the growing threats confronting Nigeria’s agricultural sector, warning that insecurity, inadequate mechanisation, and the near collapse of extension services are undermining productivity and discouraging farmers across the country. Speaking on Sabenko, a Yoruba-speaking public affairs...

Why Banks Lead in AI Readiness

26.04.2026

In this interview with JUSTICE OKAMGBA, Metaheuristic’s Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Toye Apampa, explains why Nigerian banks are more ready to adopt AI, while other sectors trail behind due to weak data governance and inadequate foundational systems You monitor Nigeria’s digital governance progress. What key gaps are currently holding the country back? I’ve spent...

Ogun Central APC Meeting: Setting The Record Straight

26.04.2026

The former Governor of Ogun State, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, has reacted to the All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting held in Ogun Central Senatorial District at the residence of Chief Olusegun Osoba. Sunday Telegraph had earlier reported that the meeting held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, was on the nomination of candidates for the 2027 general...

Stakeholders urge pesticide bill for Nigeria’s agro industry

26.04.2026

Agrofood professionals under CropLife Nigeria have called for the passage of a comprehensive pesticide bill to regulate the industry and deepen sensitisation on the implications of Maximum Residue Limits in agricultural products. The stakeholders also demanded mandatory training and certification of agro-dealers, agricultural extension workers, and other operators across the value chain to curb the...

CPPE Hails FG’s Airline Debt Relief, Demands Aviation Sector Reforms

26.04.2026

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a 30 per cent discount on outstanding debts owed by Nigerian airlines. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, in a statement issued on Sunday, explained that this intervention provides timely relief to operators grappling with...

LP Elects New Leaders In Osun, Declares Readiness For Elections

26.04.2026

The Labour Party (LP) in Osun State has reinstated its commitment to grassroots democracy and people-centred governance following the successful conduct of its Ward, Local Government, and state congress. The election which was held on Saturday at the NUJ Press Centre, Dada Estate, Osogbo, brought together accredited delegates, aspirants, and party stakeholders and culminated in...

NNPC denies selling refinery scrap, warns public

26.04.2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has raised the alarm over the circulation of false information claiming that it is selling refinery scrap materials, equipment, and components to individuals and private firms. This was contained in a statement signed by the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, on Friday. In the statement, the company...

Tiwa Savage Speaks On Music Foundation, Says Talent Is…

26.04.2026

Nigerian sensation singer and self-acclaimed Queen of Afrobeat, Tiwa Savage, has said that talent is insufficient to succeed in the music industry. The 46-year-old mother of one made this remark while outlining the vision behind her initiative, the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, which aims to support emerging African creatives. She said, “Music changed my life,...

Enugu Ohanaeze Endorses Mbah For 2nd Tenure

26.04.2026

…As Mbah calls for strategic alliances, caution against tiny political kingdoms The Enugu State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Saturday endorsed Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office, citing his visionary, pragmatic, and transformative leadership, urging stakeholders and the people to rally around him. Rising from a well-attended expanded stakeholders meeting held at...

Adeleke Approves Implementation Of ASUU–FGN Agreement

26.04.2026

…Orders Payment of arrears Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the implementation of the 2025 agreement between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government at Osun State University (UNIOSUN), with payment of arrears to commence from January 2026. In a statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji,...