Author: Joy Gyakyor

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has officially launched the 2025 Nigeria Food and Agriculture Policy. Monitoring Review (PMR)—a landmark initiative aimed at guiding evidence-based agricultural transformation under the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP). A statement by FAO Communication Specialist David Tsokar said the high-level event, held in Abuja brought together senior government officials, development partners, World Bank, private sector leaders, farmer organizations, civil society, and academia to engage in strategic dialogue on the future of Nigeria’s agricultural policy. The PMR, developed with…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike has disclosed that the government is prioritizing the delivery of projects in the satellite towns including the flagging off of water supply projects in Bwari and Karu areas worth N90billion. Minister Wike stated this while commissioning the rehabilitated Phase II Water Treatment Plant at the Lower Usuma Dam in Bwari Area Council of Abuja. The Usuma dam is a significant source of potable water for Abuja and its environs and receives water from two rivers from Kaduna, and Nasarawa states, and the Gurara Dam during the dry season. In a…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala,  has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against responding to appeals to enter the 2027 presidential race, asserting that Jonathan would not be able to defeat Tinubu in the general elections. Speaking on a national Television recently, Bwala said that such a move could rather tarnish the reputation that the former Nigerian leader has built since leaving office. NewsQuest reports that although Jonathan’s presidency at the end, was widely criticized due to soaring unemployment, insecurity related to Boko Haram insurgency in the North, and significant corruption scandals involving state…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has praised the Nigerian Military for enhancing security in the Niger Delta, highlighting their role as a major factor behind the rise in oil production, company profits, and tax revenues for the country.  Dr. Adedeji stated this when he received the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa on a courtesy visit to the FIRS Headquarters in Abuja. The FIRS chief executive who emphasized that peace remains essential for prosperity applauded the military’s efforts in sustaining peace, which aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to welfare and…

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on Tuesday witnessed the signing of a $62.8 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Government-represented by the Ministry of Finance, and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) for the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) project in Kaduna State. The ROOS is a strategic four-year initiative launched in April 2024 by the Kaduna State Government, in partnership with Save the Children, UNICEF, and other international partners such as the Islamic Development Bank and Global Partnership for Education. NewsQuest reports that a major objective of the project is to reintegrate over 200,000 out-of-school children—including…

The Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has been conferred with a merit award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), falling under the Non-Member Accountant Category, which recognizes distinguished professionals who are not accountants themselves but have made outstanding contributions in their fields. Governor Sani in a statement on his official Facebook page expressed sincere appreciation to ICAN for the award. The award was conferred on the Kaduna State Governor at the 2025 Annual Dinner. Governor Sani said, It is an honour that he deeply values. According to him, “Kaduna State remains committed to partnering with ICAN to…

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared it politically unfair to hold President Bola Tinubu’s administration accountable for the over two decades of neglect, policy inconsistencies, and weak governance structures that have plagued Northern Nigeria and contributed to the region’s ongoing crisis. Governor Sani stated this while hosting a Two-Day Interactive Programme of the Sir. Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna. The event was themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government–Citizen Engagement for National Unity”. “While the Tinubu administration bears the responsibility to find solutions, it is unjust and politically misleading to hold the administration solely accountable for the crisis that…

Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, as Nigeria’s 16th civilian leader, President Bola Tinubu appears widely recognized for making very bold and decisive decisions, drawing international commendations from institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF),  the World Bank, and the United Nations (UN), for stabilizing the economy and expanding fiscal space amid initial hardships for Nigerians. These organizations have also expressed support for the government’s efforts. The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, agreed in May 2025, that many of the brave reforms by the Tinubu administration initially triggered hardship, corroborating the belief of some of…

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani hosted the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Sunday as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to foster development and collaborate with international organizations. The visit of the UN Deputy Secretary -General is seen largely as a deliberate strategic step to advance key developmental issues, especially in the education sector aligning with the theme of the recent Nigeria International Conference on Education (KADA EduPACT 2025), hosted by the Kaduna State Governor. Governor Sani in a post on his official Facebook page wrote “Today, I had the honor of receiving the Deputy Secretary-General of the…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has appointed renowned journalist, Yomi Odunuga as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in a strategic move by the nation’s scribe to strengthen his communications team with experienced media professionals. A statement released on Thursday revealed that the appointment takes immediate effect. Odunuga, known for his insightful political analysis and has been a columnist, poet, and lyricist until his appointment was a Deputy Editor with The Nation Newspaper. The seasoned media expert started his journalism career with The Punch newspapers as a Proof Reader. He was the…