The Federal Government has said that only buyers with National Identification Numbers (NIN)would benefit as it commenced the sale of 30, 000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag. Making this known President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated during the flag-off ceremony on Thursday, that the rice intervention will be sold strictly on a “one person, one bag” basis. Accordong to him, the 50kg bags of rice, priced at a flat rate of ₦40,000, are part of the Federal Government’s effort to…
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Dangote Refinery: A timely win for industrialisation Biodun Alade Nigeria, rich in resources and with a burgeoning young population, remains paradoxically stagnant due to its over-reliance on imports. This dependency, rather than being a temporary measure, has entrenched itself as a systemic barrier to long-term prosperity. With a population exceeding 200 million and a predominantly young demographic, Nigeria has become a prime target for global product dumping. Each year, a flood of new products enters the Nigerian market, to the point where the country imports nearly everything imaginable. This has created mindset where locally produced goods are often perceived as…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Kano State Independence Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from charging or imposing N10m and N5m from contestants into the offices of Chairman/Vice Chairman and Councillorship, respectively, in the forthcoming local government election. However,the presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Wednesday. This development,was in related to the suit was instituted by the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP). While the only defendant in the matter is the Kano State Independence Electoral Commission. It will be recalle that Kano State Independent Electoral Commission had imposed N10m…
An outspoken member of All Progressive Congress ( APC) in Kano state, Alhaji ( Dr) Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso, has called on Nigerians to stop politicizing the fight against insecurity being implemented by the federal government. This was just as he stated that instead, people should rally round the Federal government and give necessary advises and informations that can help taming the act of criminalities in the country. He made the call while addressing newsmen in Kano on Thursday while praising the efforts of the ministry of Defense in supporting the military relocation to Sokoto. Kwankwaso,who is a three time Kano…
The deputy Senate president,Senator Barau Jibrin,in his effort to assist less privilege acquiring education,has sponsored 70 students for AI-Robotics Technology in various countries in various foreign countries This was contained in a statement signed by Barau Jibrin Special Media Adviser, Alhaji Ismaila Mudasir,a copy made available on Thursday to press in Kano He stated that the education programs is part of efforts to promote academic excellence and stimulate the country’s technological advancement. He however disclosed that the ” Senator’s Foundation already secures admission for the deserving students in AI, Robotics Technology, Cybersecurity & Forensic Science with a 70 Students as…
The Dangote Industries Limited, for the seventh consecutive years, has again emerged as most valuable brand in Nigeria, leading other top brands like MTN, Airtel, Access Bank, Globacom and many others. However,the latest report of the TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA® rankings, an annual celebration of the most influential and valuable brands in the country, revealed this. Also,Dangote is immediately followed by MTN Nigeria, which not only ranks second overall but also emerged as the Most Popular Brand in the country for the year, according to the Top-of-Mind (TOM) survey. MTN’s strong consumer connection and widespread recognition highlight its significant impact…
The Dangote Refinery Plc has confirmed the commencement of production of petrol, making the first time in the last 28 years that the product will be produced in Nigeria. This was just as the company commended President Bola Tinubu for allowing his refinery and other local refineries to be buying crude in naira, describing the move as a relief to Nigerians. It will be recalled that the refinery, built by Africa’s richest man, billionaire Aliko Dangote, began operations in January, initially producing naphtha and jet fuel. However, while confirming the development at a short news conference on Tuesday, Dangote said today is…
The presidential candidate of People Democratic Party ( PDP) in 2023 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, plan, to woo both the standard bearer of Labour Party (LP)Mr.Peter Obi and the presidential flagbearer of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) Alhaji Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of forming a political alliance or new political party,ahead of 2027 general election will failed wofuly Making this known on Tuesday in Kano while speaking with press, a three time Kano state commissioner for rural and community development, Alhaji (Dr) Ilyasu Musa Kwankwaso however stated that their political ganging up ,would easily pave the way for …
THE Executive Secretary, Kano State Emergency Management Agency ( SEMA) Alhaji Isiaku Abdullahi Kubarachi,has said that the flood has claimed 31 persons lives in the 21 local government areas affected by the flood in the state This was just as he also disclosed that this year flood disaster had equally affected a total of 280 people,while 5,280 houses were destroyed by the flood Making this known,while speaking with the Nigerian Tribune at the state SEMA office , Alhaji Kubarachi also confirmed that a total number of 2,518 farmland destroyed running to 976 hectares of land Alhaji Kubarachi,stated that this year…
THE Executive Secretary, Kano State Emergency Management Agency ( SEMA) Alhaji Isiaku Abdullahi Kubarachi,has said that the flood has claimed 31 persons lives in the 21 local government areas affected by the flood in the state This was just as he also disclosed that this year flood disaster had equally affected a total of 280 people,while 5,280 houses were destroyed by the flood Making this known,while speaking with the Nigerian Tribune at the state SEMA office , Alhaji Kubarachi also confirmed that a total number of 2,518 farmland destroyed running to 976 hectares of land Alhaji Kubarachi,stated that this year…