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The Federal Government has said food insecurity, malnutrition and climate change are responsible for lower incomes and higher prices of foods in the country. Permanent Secretary, Budget and Planning, Nebolisa Anako, who was represented by the Director, National Monitoring and Evaluation, Zakari Lawani, disclosed this at an ongoing workshop on the development of an implementation strategy for the Nigeria Food Systems Transformation Pathways. Anako stated that the ongoing programme is […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a half-day holiday for workers in the state. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Taiwo Adisa, revealed that workers were expected to close at 12pm, on Friday, ahead of Saturday’s elections. The statement added that only those handling essential duties are expected to remain at their duty posts. It noted that the action became imperative to allow civil […]

Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has deployed at least 2,670 personnel across the state ahead of Saturday’s election. The State Commandant, Samuel Fadeyi, said the move was to provide adequate security during the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. Fadeyi noted that the personnel would work in synergy with other security agencies to ensure a hitch-free exercise, adding that […]