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The National Agricultural Development Fund has engaged agricultural processors and other stakeholders in a roundtable discussion to review the first phase of its Farm Input Supply Programme and refine strategies for improved delivery in the next phase. The General Manager, Partnerships and Investor Relations, Nasir Ingawa, in a statement on Thursday, said the programme was designed to address one of the major constraints facing Nigerian agriculture, timely access to quality farm inputs. Ingawa explained that NADF was established to mobilise and deploy sustainable financing to support agricultural productivity, resilience, and inclusive growth, with a particular focus on smallholder farmers. “The…
The Lagos State Government has urged the final cohort of students under the Basic Midwifery Programme at the Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, Lagos State, to boost maternal health in the healthcare sector across the country. The 2022 intakes, who graduated after completing three years of academic and clinical training, were charged with being professional in their various practices in the sector. Representing the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr Tolani Sule, at the institution’s 7th convocation ceremony on Wednesday, Mrs. Olubunmi Ibidapo-Obe, urged the graduates to master digital literacy, data analysis, and advanced clinical communication to remain relevant in…
Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, bringing to a close a 15-year career with the Super Eagles that saw him become Nigeria’s most capped player and one of its most decorated modern internationals, PUNCH Online reports. The announcement came via a statement released on social media on Wednesday afternoon, in which Musa reflected on his journey and the pride of representing his country. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football, bringing to an end almost 15 years with the Super Eagles,” he said. “From the very first call-up, wearing the green…
Senator Ned Nwoko has disputed recent social media posts by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, regarding their children, insisting that they have not been hidden from her and that her absence has been by choice. He noted that a court has already addressed the matter, directing Daniels to undergo rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before access to their children can be restored. In a statement shared on his X account by his communications team on Tuesday, Nwoko described Daniels’ posts as “misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practice.” “The recent posts by Regina present…
The news that the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, iRobot, filed for bankruptcy this week came as no surprise. Its CEO, Gary Cohen, had been warning investors all year that the company could run out of cash unless a buyer was found. When its last potential deal fell through, bankruptcy became inevitable. But Cohen says this is not the end for iRobot; instead, he sees it as the beginning of a new chapter for the company, one he hopes will turn it back into a competitive market leader and potentially take it into new, greener territory.“iRobot is here to…
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has raised concerns about how a potential AI bubble could affect Bitcoin by 2026.Ardoino shared his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto industry on Thursday during the Bitcoin Capital podcast, co-hosted by Bitfinex Securities and Blockstream.The executive said he sees Bitcoin “still too much correlated” to capital markets, thus potentially being impacted by the AI bubble, or a theorized stock market bubble growing amid the current AI boom.“That is the so-called AI bubble, this concern about the fact that AI companies are spending too much money…
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with the people of Ora Igbomina over a recent banditry attack, assuring residents that military-backed rescue and protection operations have been ongoing in the affected communities and neighbouring border towns. On the night of Monday, 16 December, the border community of Ora‑Igbomina in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State was thrown into chaos when suspected armed bandits launched a sudden attack that left locals in fear. The assailants were reported to have stormed parts of the town, firing gunshots and driving residents into hiding. In the attack, the leader of non‑indigenes in…
The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has endorsed the Federal Government’s ongoing tax reforms and urged security agencies to dismantle illegal roadblocks used for the collection of unauthorised taxes and levies across the country. The position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 158th meeting of the board, held 9, 10 December in Abuja and signed by Zacch Adedeji, chairman of the board, and Olusegun Adesokan, executive secretary of the board. The meeting came amid sustained pressure on government revenues, as Nigeria continues to grapple with slowing non-oil revenue growth and rising expenditure demands. In response, the…
Veteran broadcast journalist and media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has announced the launch of a new daily live talk programme, The Morayo Show, marking a significant new phase in her broadcasting career following her exit from TVC Communications. The programme, scheduled to premiere on 5 January 2026, will air every weekday across News Central TV, TVC Entertainment and NTA Lagos, while also streaming on digital platforms, including YouTube. Designed as a live audience talk show, The Morayo Show is positioned to focus on conversations around social, cultural, emotional and national issues, with everyday Nigerians playing a central role in the discussions.…
