Importers frustrating federal govt’s tomato policy – stakeholders

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Stakeholders in the agriculture sector say Nigeria is yet to feel the impact of the tomato policy six months after it was put in place by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders told participants at Agra Innovate West Africa forum on Tuesday in Lagos that Nigerians were yet to feel the impact of the policy. The federal government in April this year announced a new tomato policy aimed at promoting local production of fresh tomato, increasing local production of tomato concentrate and reducing…

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Osinbajo inaugurates cashew factory

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated a Cashew Processing factory, FoodPro Nigeria Limited, in Ilorin. Osinbajo also inspected the factory on Tuesday after the inauguration, was delighted with what he saw on ground. The Vice President who was conducted round the factory by the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Ayo Olajiga, restated administration’s resolve to continue to support the private sector with policies that would make life easier for them to do business. Osinbajo was accompanied by Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara; the Minister of Information and Culture,…

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Lessons of Anambra election

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I am happy for Willie Obiano. He was re-elected as governor of Anambra State and his victory is good for our democracy. As much as godfatherism is necessary in politics, loyalty should be to the people and state. Enough of godfathers who want their godchildren to perpetually hold onto their apron-strings. True democrats are idealistic and remain so in spite of changing times. They hold onto their beliefs for as long as possible. When they waiver sometimes, because man cannot be 100 per cent idealistic, they give their followers reasons…

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Army arrests 7, recovers arms, human skulls

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The Nigerian Army has arrested seven persons, including two females in a militant camp where arms and seven decomposed human skulls were recovered. The army had raided the militant camp in Omoko, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers state. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, Spokesman of 6 Division in Port Harcourt told newsmen on Tuesday that some militants and their fleeing leader, Don Wanny, kidnapped and killed several innocent citizens in Rivers and Bayelsa states. The spokesman listed weapons recovered from the camp as two AK 47 rifles, one General Purpose Machine…

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Japan to provide N642 million grant for social and economic development in Nigeria

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Japan on Tuesday agreed to provide a grant aid of N642 million to Nigeria for exploring development strategies that will enhance competitiveness and support poverty reduction efforts. Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, signed on behalf of the Nigeria while Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Nigeria, Mr Sadanobu Kusaoke, signed on behalf of his home country. In addition, the programme is meant to improve the standard of living and ensure environmental sustainability, which is in line with the development priorities encapsulated in the Economic Recovery…

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Child malnutrition: Jigawa treats 57,000 cases

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The Jigawa State Government said it has treated 57, 657 cases of acute child malnutrition in the state in 2017. Mr Magaji Ahmed, Nutrition Officer of the state, made this revelation at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office end of year review on Tuesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office covers six states of Bauchi, Plateau, Adamawa, Taraba, Jigawa and Gombe. “Jigawa state with support of UNICEF achieved a milestone in its efforts to stem down the incidence of…

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Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe resigns

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Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has resigned, parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda has said. A letter from Mr Mugabe said that the decision was voluntary and that he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power, the Reuters news agency reports. The surprise announcement halted an impeachment hearing that had begun against him. Lawmakers roared in jubilation and people have begun celebrating in the streets. Mr Mugabe had previously refused to resign despite last week’s military takeover and days of protests. He has been in power since independence in 1980.

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Champions League: Madrid cruise, Liverpool wasteful

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as holders Real Madrid thrashed APOEL 6-0 in Cyprus to reach the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday. Turkish champions Besiktas also reached the last 16 for the first time in 31 years, as a goal from Talisca secured a 1-1 draw with Porto in Istanbul to wrap up top spot in Group G. “We’re through to the round of 16 for the first time and for that Besiktas deserve congratulations,” centre-back Pepe told uefa.com. “We controlled the game well and in the end celebrated qualification in…

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Apple sells MekaMons, robots built by Adekunle Nigerian-British

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Apple Stores in the United States and United Kingdom have begun the sale of gaming robots, MekaMons, built by a Nigerian-British, Silas Adekunle. Adekunle’s company, Reach Robotics struck the deal with Apple recently. The product with a price tag of $299.95 went on sale from 16 November in the shops and online. Apple has the exclusive deal as the robots can also be operated with an iPhone and other smartphones. Reach Robotics, an augmented reality gaming company creates robots for both fun and STEM education. The 4-legged MekaMon robot Adekunle,…

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2019: Time to take back our country

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The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, has been in the news lately over the outcome of the competence test he administered on teachers in the state with about 22,000 teachers failing Primary Four test questions. It must be pointed out though that the exercise is not novel to Kaduna, it was carried out in Kwara years back when the current Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, was Governor and the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi as his Education Commissioner. The outcome was as disastrous as the…

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