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Kaduna state government unveils policy to boost women access to land, finance

The Kaduna State Government has launched its first Gender Policy in Agriculture (2026–2030) to expand women’s access to land, finance, technology, and markets to strengthen productivity across the sector.Murtala Dabo, Commissioner for

March 12, 2026

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MAN partners FG to promote investment in livestock sector

The Federal Government says it will collaborate with the Dairy Sub-sector Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to scale-up investment in the dairy sector to meet local demands.The Minister of

March 12, 2026

Business·News

Government of Oyo state upgrades mapping plan to implement 50 per cent subsidise tractor service

The Oyo State government, has said that it had upgraded its mapping plan to effectively implement the 50 per cent subsidised tractor service programme for farmers in the state.The Commissioner for Agriculture

March 12, 2026

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Union Bank of Nigeria marks International Women’s month 2026 with inclusion-first “Give to Gain” campaign

In observance of International Women’s Month 2026, Union Bank of Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to gender equity through a focused initiative centred on women living with disabilities and women raising children with

March 11, 2026

Banking

JMG Inspires Future Engineers, Hosts UNILAG Students for World Engineering Day Factory Tour

To commemorate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026, JMG Limited, Nigeria’s leading provider of integrated electro-mechanical solutions, hosted engineering students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for an educational tour of

March 11, 2026

News·Technology

Beans farmers predict steady price hike

The Cowpea and Beans Farmers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (C&BFPMAN) has predicted a steady rise in the price of beans following the end of harvest season. The C&BFPMAN President, Mr

March 11, 2026

Business·News

IWD: Fidelity Bank Signs MoU with Partners, Launch ‘Give Her Power’ Initiative to Empower Nigerian Women

L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Innoson Kiara Academy, Endi Ezengwa; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Bolaji Cecilia Dada; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; and

March 11, 2026

Banking·Business·News

Otunola Inaugurated as Honorary Consul of Mexico in Lagos, Strengthening Nigeria–Mexico Relations

L-R: His Excellency, Alfredo Miranda, Ambassador of Mexico to Nigeria; Barrister ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Secretary to the State Government, Lagos State, representing His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; ‘Biodun Otunola, Honorary

March 11, 2026

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Fuel price hikes driven by market expectations, global oil volatility, says Iledare

An energy expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, says recent increases in petrol pump prices in Nigeria are largely driven by market expectations and fluctuations in global crude oil prices. Iledare, a Professor Emeritus

March 11, 2026

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Pension experts tell FG to establish gratuity fund for sustenance

Pension experts have called on the Federal Government to establish a gratuity stabilisation fund to ensure the sustainability of the newly approved gratuity for federal civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme

March 10, 2026

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