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Nigeria’s Annual Post-Harvest Losses Hits N3.5Trn-Agric Minister

Tunde Opalana 8 September 2025 0

Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has said that Nigeria loses an estimated ₦3.5 trillion annually to post- harvest losses and inefficiencies, which largely affect small holder farmers in the country. Kyari stated this at the Nigeria Legacy Programme, organised

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Customs Approves $300 Duty-Free Threshold for Low-Value Imports

Tunde Opalana 8 September 2025 0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a new duty-free threshold of $300 for low-value consignments, a move it says will simplify cargo clearance, boost e-commerce, and reduce congestion at ports and entry points. According to a statement by the National Public Relations Officer for the Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, the decision was ratified

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Tenants, Agents, Landlords Debate Rising Cost of Rent in Nigeria

our reporters 6 September 2025 0

American psychologist Abraham Maslow in his hierarchy of need theory mentioned Safety Need which encompasses job, habitation and security. Decent and affordable housing has been a perennial issue in Nigeria with the estimated 17 to 28 million housing deficit unchanged over the years despite efforts and policies by governments at different levels to increase housing […]

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FG To Commence Payment Of Debt Owed Local Contractors – Deputy Speaker

Tunde Opalana 5 September 2025 0

Contractor to the Federal Government across Ministries, Departments and Agencies numbering more than 5,000 have been assured of the commencement of contracts fees owed them next week. The contractors under the umbrella of All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria have been at logger heads with government over non- payment of capital projects execute under the […]

Politics Top Stories

I Witnessed A lot Of Betrayals During 2015 Elections-Jonathan

Titus Akhigbe 5 September 2025 0

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on Thursday, extolled his former Chief of Staff, Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe, noting that many Nigerian politicians are not dependable saying, “I have witnessed a lot of betrayals, especially during my 2015 elections.” Jonathan spoke at the 70th birthday anniversary celebration of Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe in

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Rescued Nigerian girl warns youths against irregular migration

Ukpono Ukpong 4 September 2025 0

A young Nigerian, Mercy Oluwagbenga, has sent out a passionate warning to her peers never to embark on irregular migration, stressing that “whatever your situation, do not travel through dangerous routes.” Mercy was recently rescued from Libya after a viral video showed her crying out for help. Received in Abuja by the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians […]

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Corruption Has Eroded Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity -Chatham House Report

Tunde Opalana 4 September 2025 0

The Chatham House has described corruption as endemic in Nigeria having permeated almost all fabrics of socio- economic and political life of the nation. A recent report by the UK based independent policy institute said corruption has defied different sectoral reformation efforts by various administrations in the past two decades. The extensive research of Chatham […]

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BACE, MOWCA Sign Agreement To Reposition African Maritime Economy

Tunde Opalana 3 September 2025 0

Blue Africa Conference & Exhibition (BACE) has signed a landmark five-year strategic partnership with the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), in recognition of the critical role of the maritime sector in unlocking Africa’s vast blue economy potential. The partnership agreement was signed in Abidjan by Mudzithe Phiri, Event Director of Blue

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PDP leaders draw battle lines, list conditions ahead of National Convention

Ukpono Ukpong 3 September 2025 0

…demand fresh congresses in Ebonyi, Anambra, South-East …reject micro-zoning Leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have drawn a red line for the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), insisting that unless certain critical conditions are met, the forthcoming National Convention would be deemed invalid. Rising from a high-powered meeting in Abuja

Real Estate and Environment Top Stories

FCTA moves to reclaim Riverpark Estate lands, declares developers trespassers

Ukpono Ukpong 3 September 2025 0

…suspends all approvals, orders fresh audit of estate …bans dealings with Paulo Homes, JonahCapital, others over scandal The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced sweeping reforms in land administration, declaring that undeveloped portions of land within Riverpark Estate will be reclaimed, while developers operating without authorization are to be

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NSA, Kaduna govt knock El-rufai, says he left state in ruins, peace not negotiable

Tunde Opalana 2 September 2025 0

…as ONSA describes ex- Gov’s claims baseless, untrue Former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El- rufai has been reprimanded by both the Kadua State government and the Office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA) for his claims over Saturday’s political crisis in Kaduna State. He was accused of spreading falsehood and inciting the public […]

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Nigeria threatens to respond in kind as U.S. cancels valid visas

Ukpono Ukpong 2 September 2025 0

Nigeria has warned of reciprocal action against the United States following reports of sudden visa cancellations that have disrupted the plans of several Nigerian citizens. Over the past weeks, affected Nigerians have raised concerns after the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate in Lagos revoked visas without explanation, leaving professionals, entrepreneurs, frequent

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Diaspora remittances surge to $600m monthly, fueled by CBN reforms – Dabiri-Erewa

Ukpono Ukpong 2 September 2025 0

Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that the Diaspora remittances to Nigeria have recorded a sharp rise, surging to $600 million monthly in the last two months, following key reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the unprecedented increase was a direct result […]

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Nigeria Threatens Reciprocity As U.S. Cancels Valid Visas

Ukpono Ukpong 2 September 2025 0

Nigeria has warned of reciprocal action against the United States following reports of sudden visa cancellations that have disrupted the plans of several Nigerian citizens. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to invoke measures to protect the country’s national interest. Over the past weeks, affected […]

Crime Top Stories

My Son Was Killed, Not Insane, Mother Of 21 Yr-Old Moses Cries Out

Tom Okpe 31 August 2025 0

Mother of a 21 year old, Victoria Mba has informed that her late son, Moses Mba was not insane, after scoring 196 aggregate in the last JAMB examinations with perfect WAEC result. The family therefore, demands justice, following Moses’s death, which they alleged, resulted from a beating and gunshot wounds inflicted by security personnel attached […]

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Exclusive: Why I bought arms for my constituents to confront bandits – Katsina Lawmaker

john bassey 31 August 2025 0

The Honourable member representing Funtua State Constituency in Katsina State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed popularly known as Total has given reasons why he took the drastic action to purchase firearms to his constituents to equip them against constant assault by armed bandits. He revealed this to our correspondent exclusively in a telephone interview […]

Entertainment Top Stories

Debate as Patience Umeh Questions Chioma Chukwuka’s Role Choices

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2025 0

Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Umeh has sparked debate after claiming that her colleague, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, avoids kissing and romantic roles in movies. Speaking on a recent episode of the Where Is The Lie podcast, Umeh stated that Chukwuka’s Catholic upbringing shaped her strict approach to the kind of roles she accepts. “Chioma Chukwuka was […]

Sports Top Stories

Ex-Super Eagles Striker Anthony Ujah Retires from Professional Football

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2025 0

Former Super Eagles forward Anthony Ujah has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34. Ujah, who last featured for Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv, revealed his decision in an emotional post on social media on Friday. “Today, I make the toughest decision of my life, retiring from professional football,” the striker wrote. […]

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Battle for Mining Site: Officer gunned down as Police, Civil Defence clash in Ebonyi

Peter Okutu 29 August 2025 0

A deadly clash between operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Amaeze community, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has left one policeman dead and several others injured. Confirming the incident on Wednesday night, the Executive Chairman of Ivo L.G.A, Emmanuel Ajah, said he […]

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COAS Raises Concerns Over Drug Abuse Among Soldiers in Conflict Zones

Guest Writer 29 August 2025 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has expressed concern over the prevailing cases of drug and substance abuse especially amongst Junior and Middle Cadre of frontline soldiers fighting Boko Harm/ISWAP and other terrorists in the North East region. General Oluyede spoke at a One-Day Joint Security Seminar organized by the Chief […]