Farmers across parts of Zimbabwe are recording improved harvests and stronger food security, thanks to the growing adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices. In districts such as Mberengwa District and Bulilima District, smallholder farmers say the combination of favourable rainfall and modern farming techniques has significantly increased crop yields.Maize and traditional grains have…
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of cybercrime and examination malpractice among students in the Federal Capital Territory.Odumosu made this known during a courtesy visit by delegates of the National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS) in Abuja. He described the…
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims that there is a deliberate effort to ensure that only the All Progressives Congress (APC) appears on the ballot in the 2027 general elections.Dare made the clarification during an appearance on Politics Today, where he addressed concerns raised by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over recent…
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims that there is a plan to have only one political party on the ballot in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.Speaking on Politics Today, Dare clarified that the political space remains open and competitive, stressing that no effort is being made to sideline opposition parties in favour of the ruling All…
Global oil markets are facing increasing pressure as a significant share of available supply is being redirected դեպի Asian economies, intensifying shortages in other regions already affected by the Middle East conflict.According to energy analyst Carsten Fritsch of Commerzbank, countries in Asia—particularly China, Japan, and South Korea—are currently absorbing much of the available oil…
Nigerian universities have been called upon to strengthen their capacity for attracting international research grants and improving strategic resource mobilisation in order to remain globally competitive and financially sustainable.This appeal was made during a collaborative research workshop organised by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) in Abuja. The workshop…
Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully intercepted terrorists’ logistics and apprehended 16 suspects during sustained military operations across Nigeria’s North-East region, reinforcing ongoing efforts to curb insurgency.According to an operational report released by the Nigerian Army to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the troops disrupted a cross-border fuel smuggling network…
Eight key members of the OPEC+ alliance have raised serious concerns over the growing damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East, warning that repairs will be both costly and time-consuming amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.In a joint statement issued after a virtual meeting, the countries stressed that restoring damaged oil facilities to full operational capacity would not be…
Pope Leo on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war, describing it as a positive step toward easing tensions in the Middle East and globally. His remarks came just hours after he strongly criticised U.S. President Donald Trump over a controversial threat directed at Iran.Speaking during his weekly audience, the pope expressed relief at the temporary…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its offensive operations in the North-East, destroying a major terrorist enclave in Kangarwa, located in the Northern Tumbuns area of Borno State.In a statement issued in Abuja, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the precision airstrike was carried out on April 1 at about 12:05 p.m. The…