Cassava is one of Nigeria’s quiet powerhouses — the world’s largest producer, a vital food-security crop, and increasingly, a global industrial asset used in ethanol, starch, sweeteners, pharmaceuticals, and biodegradable products. Yet for decades, Nigeria struggled with low yields, limited research adoption, and rising fertiliser costs. It was within this global conversation that one Nigerian...
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The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, that positions Nigeria’s higher education system at the centre of Africa’s emerging innovation and digital economy. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Mrs. Elsie Attafuah, described...
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Nigeria enters a decisive period as General Christopher Gwabin Musa is confirmed as Minister of Defence. His appointment, expedited by the Senate and publicly appreciated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reflects the urgency of stabilising Nigeria in the final stretch of this administration. International outlets such as major media and independent organisations took note of...
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) says it has 3 million euros as the first tranche of the $40 million loan secured from the French Development Agency to support Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) projects in 10 selected universities across the country. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, announced this during the inaugural meeting of the 13th NUC...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Contractors have laid a coffin at the entrance of the Finance Ministry headquarters in Abuja. The contractors under the aegis of All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) started a non-stop protest at the ministry on Tuesday over debts being owed by the Federal Government. They accused the federal...
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The Commandant of National Defence College (NDC) Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed has asked for the support of Tertiary Education Trust Fund to deepen the College’s research capacity and curriculum overhaul in response to evolving security challenges in Nigeria as well as integration of Artificial Intelligence. Ahmed who is the 22nd Commandant of the College, made...
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The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC has expressed its full readiness to partner with the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, to ensure safer school environment across the country. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba stated this during a courtesy visit to the Commission by the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin...
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Changes designed to make mortgages more accessible to underserved borrowers Afin Bank, which was created to support foreign national borrowers living and working in the UK, has increased its maximum Loan To Value (LTV) to 95% for its Prime and Professional mortgages, while also cutting existing interest rates by up to 100bps across both ranges....
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has submitted a budget estimate of ₦820.49 billion for 2026. The estimate, which is said to focus on infrastructure expansion and improved service delivery, was presented to the Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Governor Ododo had earlier in November unveiled...
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Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the State House, Abuja, commending the courage and dedication of troops confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and other security threats across the country. Speaking during the launch of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, usually commemorated annually on...
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