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Agric Expert Warns Against Raw Materials Export, Seeks Homegrown Industries

22.04.2026

The Chief Executive Officer of Davidorlah Nigeria Limited and Founder of Davidorlah Farms, Segun Alabi 0n Wednesday, made a strong case for a structural shift in Africa’s agricultural model, warning that the continent must urgently move from exporting raw materials to building value-driven industries. Alabi, who gave the warning while addressing National Assembly correspondents, said,...

Obi Calls For Urgent Investment In Education, Warns Nigeria Risks

22.04.2026

…Warns Nigeria Risks Falling Behind Former Anambra State governor and African Democratic Party (ADC) presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, warning that continued underinvestment could further weaken the country’s global competitiveness. Obi, a 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), made this call while delivering a lecture...

The Exciting State Football Tournaments Of Brazil

22.04.2026

Brazil’s passion for football isn’t limited to its famous national leagues. The 1xbet.sl/en sport betting page has all those competitions too. This also thrives in the Campeonatos Estaduais, the thrilling state football championships held across the country each year. These tournaments, which take place mainly from January through April, are deeply woven into Brazil’s sporting culture...

LASG Insists On Approval For Solar Panel Installation In Housing Estates

22.04.2026

The Lagos State Ministry of Housing has reiterated that allottees in government-owned housing estates must obtain official approval before carrying out external alterations, including the installation of solar panels. The Permanent Secretary, Abdulhafis Toriola, made this known while reacting to concerns raised on social media following enforcement activities by the Ministryâ€™s Monitoring and Compliance Team...

Niger Govt Begins Plans To Curb Flood Disasters

22.04.2026

Niger State government on Wednesday announced plans to mitigate the challenges of flood disasters in the coming months, noting that the state already made provisions in the 2026 budget. The Commissioner for Planning Commission, Mustapha Ndajiwo, made this known during a 3-Day stakeholders consultative meeting on the Niger State Shock Response Framework organised by the...

Kwara Govt Reiterates Commitment To Ending GBV

22.04.2026

…Declares women empowerment a priority The Kwara State Government has called for accelerated action for women’s development as it commemorates the 2026 International Women’s Day, noting that women’s empowerment is not just a gender issue but a priority for the administration. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Chief (Mrs) Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, made this call during...

Reps Seek Revival Of Local Pharma Industry

22.04.2026

The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the escalating cost of drugs in Nigeria, calling for urgent measures to revive local pharmaceutical manufacturing and ease the burden on citizens. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Mascot Ikwechegh, who highlighted the alarming increase in the prices of essential drugs over...

CAN Dismisses Split Claims, Denies Missing Relief Funds

22.04.2026

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has firmly denied allegations of internal division and the diversion of relief funds, describing the claims as “False, malicious, and deeply defamatory.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said there was “No split, no secession, and no division” within the association, dismissing reports...

Blessing CEO Apologises To Nigerians, Offers Refunds

22.04.2026

Controversial Nigerian media personality and relationship expert, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has issued a public apology regarding the drama surrounding her health issues. In a post shared on her official Instagram page, the influencer apologised to her family, fans, supporters, and Nigerians as a whole for the undue embarrassment and scandal....

Chelsea Weigh Up Rosenior Future As Crisis Deepen

22.04.2026

Chelsea F.C. are at a decisive moment regarding the future of their head coach Liam Rosenior, with internal discussions intensifying following a concerning dip in form. According to Fabrizio Romano, a meetings is currently ongoing on the faith of The Blues manager as the club hierarchy works toward a final decision. New Telegraph reports that...