The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) has decried the continued bloodshed in Benue State, calling on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to halt the violence and restore peace in the region. In a statement issued Wednesday and co-signed by Acting National President Martins Braimah and National Secretary-General Dame Chisara Egwim-Chima, […]
Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have pledged to work with the Federal Government to remove illegal checkpoints, streamline levies, and improve the movement of goods across state lines, in a renewed effort to curb rising food prices and boost food security. The resolution followed a meeting on Thursday between the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), led […]
As Nigeria marked the 2025 Day of the African Child, UNICEF and key stakeholders raised a fresh alarm over the persistent neglect of children’s rights due to inadequate public spending, urging governments at all levels to turn commitments into tangible outcomes. At a media dialogue in Lagos themed “Public Spending for Children’s Rights,” Celine Lafoucriere, […]
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has announced the Federal Government’s plan to revitalise the Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve in Gombe State, as part of broader efforts to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector. Maiha made the disclosure during a weekend inspection tour of the 144,000-hectare reserve, where he expressed dissatisfaction with the state of its infrastructure. […]
The Federal Government says it is crafting innovative financing models and deepening partnerships with development agencies, notably the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and key financial institutions, to bolster domestic fish production and meet Nigeria’s three million metric-tonne annual demand. At the launch of the “Scaling Fish Farming through Finance” initiative under the FISH4ACP project […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah Over the years, Nigeria has witnessed the crippling effects of excessive taxation on its economy, particularly in the agricultural and food sectors. The recent decision by President Bola Tinubu to implement zero percent import duty and exempt Value-Added Tax (VAT) on basic food items marks a significant shift in policy—one that could […]
In recent weeks, the soaring cost of tomatoes has become a pressing concern for many households across Edo State. Market prices have shot up dramatically, straining the budgets of everyday consumers and making this essential ingredient increasingly out of reach for many families. With tomatoes being a staple in countless Nigerian dishes, this price hike […]
