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Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to collaborate in the deployment of the Microsoft Azure FarmBeats platform to help Nigerian farmers become more productive, reduce costs, practice sustainable agriculture and achieve better agricultural outcomes. The US$500 million non-bank financial institution, wholly-owned by … Read more

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has said adequate measures have been put in place to ensure proper screening of passengers arriving into the country. FAAN stated that no passenger at the international wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport would be allowed to leave without going through the necessary medical checks Read Also: Coronavirus: Lagos … Read more

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned former office holders who still have possession of the state’s property to return them or risk being reported to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for prosecution. Makinde who gave the warning in Ibadan while receiving the Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, … Read more

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Osun State at the state executive meeting thanked Governor Gboyega Oyetola for forgiving some its members that were demoted for engaging in studies without approval. It said it would remain grateful to the governor for prioritising the welfare of workers, especially in the area of salary … Read more

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, February 28th, 2020 1. Coronavirus Finally Hits Lagos, Nigeria The Ministry of Health in Lagos State has confirmed its first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and reported it to the Federal Ministry of Health. READ MORE 2. See How First Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus … Read more

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected bandit, Zainab Abubakar, at the Ungwan Salaha, Mararaban Jos community, in the ‘Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The military said on Thursday that preliminary checks into the suspect’s phone “revealed a video clip of her dancing with an AK-47 rifle hung on her neck.” … Read more

Labour in Kebbi State has directed workers to begin indefinite strike on March 3 following the government’s inability to pay the N30,000 minimum wage. Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Umar Alhassan, who addressed reporters after the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting yesterday, said workers had been directed to prepare for strike on March … Read more

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has appealed to the people to accept the Supreme Court judgment nullifying its victory in the November 16, governorship election. Chairman Jothan Amos said the party and its sacked governor-elect, David Lyon, appreciated the confidence reposed in them. Read Also: Fayemi, TCN Sign MoU for Construction of 132/33 … Read more

Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for the building of two power transmission substations in the state. Fayemi who made this disclosure said the MoU will address problems associated with perpetual power outage, boost local economy and attract investors. The … Read more

President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken of plans by his administration to exploit the deployment of Geographic Information Services(GIS) and similar technologies to help farmers achieve increased production. Read Also: Fake Sister Of Interior Minister Arraigned He spoke on Thursday in Abuja when he received a delegation of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria(SURCON) led by the … Read more

A 34-year-old woman, Alanza Pamah was on Thursday arraigned in a Wuse Zone VI Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly defrauding job seekers of N1.3 million. Pamah, a resident of Aco Estate, Lugbe, Abuja is charged with three counts of impersonation, criminal breach of trust and criminal intimidation. The prosecution counsel, Okonkon Udoh, explained to … Read more

Three suspected internet fraudsters facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Office have pleaded guilty before Justice Adenike Akinpelu of Kwara State High Court, Ilorin to the criminal charges levelled against them. The defendants, namely: Olopade Oladimeji Solomon, Atanda Femi Benjamin and Atoyebi Samson are being prosecuted on separate … Read more

The Senate on Thursday faulted the preventive measures put in place at the nation’s ports by the Federal Ministry of Health which is aimed at preventing the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) into the country. This assertion by the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan is in reaction to a point of personal explanation … Read more

A Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja has declared the impeachment of Simon Achuba, former Kogi deputy governor by the State House of Assembly as illegal, null and void. Delivering the judgment, Justice John Olorunfemi said Achuba’s impeachment from office by the Assembly is a flagrant violation of the constitution and the subsequent nomination of … Read more