Intensify support, funding for smallholder farmers, expert charges FG, states
As the nation confronts challenges of food insecurity in some parts of the country, federal and state governments have been charged to redouble support and funding for smallholder farmers as a catalyst to drive the agro-economy sector. She also contended that power generation is crucial to the socioeconomic growth of the agricultural and manufacturing sectors in order to aid employment generation and free many Nigerians from the shackles of poverty. The summit titled ‘Driving Agricultural Transformation in Oyo State Through Value Chain Integration for Sustainable Development’, also attracted economy experts from the African Development Bank (ADB), Federal Ministry of Power and other sectors. According to Iranloye, “smallholder farmers face barriers to access latest agricultural developments, such as improved crop varieties. ”READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
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November 26, 2023 19:02 UTC
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inaugurates Education Trust Fund board | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated members of the state Education Trust Fund Board, which he said will play a key role in helping to solidify educational transformation in the state. This notion has been the main driver of the many reforms we have carried out in the education sector,” he said. “This is where the Kwara State Education Trust Fund Board comes in. A critical component of our Kwara State Education Transformation Agenda (KWETA), the board will mobilise resources to support infrastructural development and growth in our education sector. The Kwara State Education Trust Fund Board is a non-profit organization established by the Kwara State government to mobilize resources to support infrastructural development and growth in the state’s education sector.
Source:The Guardian
November 26, 2023 18:20 UTC
Landlords will forfeit homes without toilets – Ogun commissioner
The flood plain is so named because of the high tide that will come along with it, and this is not peculiar to Ogun State alone. What are the long-term goals and vision of the Ogun State Government for achieving better waste management and sanitation practices throughout the state? When we talk about vision, it is about making Ogun State the cleanest state in Nigeria, and we are doing everything possible to achieve that. Our goal and mission in Ogun State is to be the most accessible in Nigeria. Motorists and residents are worried about the growing number of beggars who have built tents under some bridges in Ogun State.
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November 26, 2023 17:56 UTC
Classic Aussie reds to relish
Robert Oatley Semaphore Series Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2021 (£10.50, The Co-op) Like all businesses, the wine trade tends to obsess about novelty. There’s a habit, exacerbated by press and influencers, of always looking for the next big (or, for the fashion-conscious, small) thing, which in wine generally translates into talking up bottles made from lesser-known grape varieties or from smaller, or less-established wine regions. The Society’s Australian Cabernet, South Australia, Australia 2021 (£8.50, thewinesociety.com) The main challenger to the Rhône varieties (shiraz and grenache) in Australian reds is the world’s most widely planted wine grape variety: cabernet sauvignon. There’s value to be found, too, though, not least in the gloriously pure, ripe cassis stylings of The Wine Society’s great-value own-label blended by the excellent family producer Yalumba from vineyards around South Australia. Follow David Williams on Twitter @Daveydaibach
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November 26, 2023 16:41 UTC
FG reviews draft policy to expedite local vaccine manufacturing
The Federal Government has taken steps to expedite local vaccine manufacturing and halt vaccine importation by reviewing and validating the draft National Plan for Vaccine R&D and Manufacturing in Nigeria. The plan, which was developed in 2021, is the first of its kind in Africa, and it highlights the roles of relevant stakeholders in the vaccine landscape. The meeting was organised by the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) in Abuja over the weekend. The review and validation of the draft roadmap, the minister stressed, will fast-track the achievement of the vaccine policy objectives of the federal government. Speaking on the Federal Government’s level of preparation to kick-start local vaccine manufacturing, the Minister disclosed: “Despite the various challenges militating against local production of vaccines, I want to state that appreciable progress has been achieved in these past few years.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 26, 2023 15:13 UTC
Top 6 Family Cars Launching Soon – New Swift To Punch.ev
Discover the future of family cars in India with the upcoming vehicles from brands like Maruti Suzuki, Kia, Mahindra, Tata, and ToyotaThe small car market in India is poised for a resurgence with the impending launch of multiple new models catering to the demand for affordable yet feature-packed family vehicles. Next-Gen Maruti DzireAccompanying the new Swift will be the 4th-generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire. Likely to share specifications with the Swift, the Dzire will also boast a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine with a strong hybrid system. New Mahindra XUV300 FaceliftMahindra XUV300 is set to undergo a major upgrade soon, slated for an early 2024 debut. The interior is expected to receive a modern overhaul with a floating touchscreen infotainment system, new upholstery, and additional features.
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November 26, 2023 14:34 UTC
Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron Rematch - CompuBox Punch Stats
Chantelle Cameron averaged 8 of 26 punches per round and 3 of 11 jabs per round after going 14 of 57 and 3 of 23 respectively in the first fight. Katie Taylor smothered Cameron’s offense by coming forward while throwing punches, and tying up on the inside. Dublin - In a high-stakes rematch for the undisputed junior welterweight championship, Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) got revenge with a ten round majority decision over Chantelle Cameron (18-1, 8 KOs). Taylor also holds the undisputed crown at lightweight. Back in May, Cameron handed Taylor her first career defeat with a clear ten round decision.
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November 26, 2023 12:54 UTC
Fresh recapitalisation: Bank CEOs, others in merger, acquisition talks
“Even before the CBN governor made the pronouncement, our bank was already considering raising fresh capital to significantly increase the capital base. So, we are in tune with the CBN governor,” the CEO of a Tier-1 lender told one of our correspondents on Saturday. He said, “Some DMBs (especially many in the FUGAZ category) are already making efforts to increase their capital base. The use of the CAR (the ratio of a bank’s capital to risk weighted assets) is a good example. He said, “On recapitalisation, banks are supposed to be sources of funding for activities or projects that will drive that $1tn economy.
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November 26, 2023 07:51 UTC
What is the value attached to life in today’s Nigeria?
I began to think about how cheap life has become – or, better still, how difficult living is – in this country. Is life, like news, sacred or is it, like opinion, free or cheap? The most sacred of all rights and liberties is the right to life. The 1776 American Declaration of Independence lists the right to life as the first of the “unalienable rights” man is endowed with by the Creator. The law guarantees the right to life; yet, there are factors that take life away all the same.
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November 26, 2023 03:58 UTC
Shocking! Indian man dies from wife's punch over her unmet Dubai birthday plans
According to the police, a fatal altercation was triggered by Renuka's discontent over her husband's failure to fulfill her desires, including not celebrating her birthday in Dubai. Investigations have revealed that Renuka, whose birthday fell on September 18, had a desire to mark the occasion in Dubai. Moreover, her plans to attend a relative's birthday celebration in Delhi were also thwarted by her husband's unresponsiveness. According to the police official, Renuka, in a fit of rage, allegedly delivered a forceful punch to Nikhil's face. A case under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for murder has been registered against her.
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November 25, 2023 19:44 UTC
Madagascar Election: President Rajoelina wins second term despite opposition boycott
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has been re-elected to a second five-year term, despite an opposition boycott of the election in the south-eastern African island country. Rajoelina received 58.95 per cent of the vote, the National Electoral Commission announced on Saturday. Opposition candidates Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko and Marc Ravalomanana followed with 14.4 per cent and 12.1 per cent respectively. None of the 12 opposition candidates attended the announcement of the election results on Saturday morning in the capital of Antananarivo. Opposition politicians have accused Rajoelina of trying to hold on to power by illegal means.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 25, 2023 19:38 UTC
Four died, others injured in south India stampede
At least four people were killed and dozens injured Saturday evening in a stampede at a university in southern India, local officials and media reported. The stampede occurred at an outdoor auditorium in the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in southwest Kerala state, where a concert had been planned. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Kerala state governor Arif Mohammed Khan said he was “deeply shocked and grieved to know about the sad demise of four students” at CUSAT. Prayers for speedy recovery of injured,” he added. One of the deadliest stampedes in recent history occurred a decade ago in India, when at least 115 people were killed on the sidelines of a religious festival in central Madhya Pradesh state.
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November 25, 2023 19:20 UTC
India rescuers’ bid to free 41 tunnel workers fail
Rescue personnel move a digging machine during rescue operation for workers trapped in the Silkyara under construction road tunnel, days after it collapsed in the Uttarkashi district of India's Uttarakhand state on November 25, 2023. Indian rescuers brought in a new digging machine Saturday to open a vertical shaft to free 41 workers trapped inside a collapsed road tunnel for two weeks after efforts through another route hit snags just metres from reaching the men. After the massive drill stopped, rescuers attempting to reach the men through the blocked main tunnel entrance are now working to clear the route without it, rescue officials said. “The work of reaching the labourers trapped inside is in the final stages,” Ruhela told AFP. Though trapped, they have plenty of space in the tunnel, with the area inside 8.5 metres high and stretching about two kilometres in length.
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November 25, 2023 18:52 UTC
North East: Climate change, environment degradation region’s major issues – Govs
The Governors of the northeastern states of Nigeria concluded their meeting at the 9th Northeast Governor Forum in Yola today, highlighting climate change and environmental degradation as significant challenges in the region. Acknowledging these issues, the Forum resolved to enhance collaboration with initiatives like the Great Green Wall and the Global Initiative of Carbon Credit financing to address climate change and environmental degradation effectively. Expressing readiness to work with the security agencies to have a common security roadmap for the North East. “Forum notes that the contractual agreement on some of the bad federal roads within and between the States are major setbacks to the infrastructural development of the region. Governor Buni said the Forum resolved to hold its 10th Meeting in Bauchi between 23rd February – 26th March 2024.
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November 25, 2023 18:31 UTC
Ukraine destroys 71 Russian attack drones overnight
A Ukrainian tankist sits on a tank Leopard 1A5 not far from the front line in Kharkiv region on November 24, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Anatolii Stepanov / AFP)Ukraine said Saturday it had downed 71 Russian attack drones overnight in what Kyiv authorities said was the biggest attack on the capital since the start of the invasion. “The air force destroyed 71 Shahed 131/136 attack UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). The vast majority of them were destroyed in the Kyiv region,” the air force said on social media. The attack came on the day that Ukraine marks Holodomor — the 1930s starvation of millions in Ukraine under Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
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November 25, 2023 14:14 UTC