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Katsina: 45,000 rice farmers to benefit from anchor borrower programme
45,000 registered rice farmers across 34 local government areas of Katsina would benefit from Federal Government’s anchor borrower agricultural programme under the current farming season in Katsina State.
ABP: Abdullahi Ganduje tasks farmers on prompt loan repayment
The Kano State Government has called on the beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s Anchor Borrower programme to settle their outstanding loans.
Federal government disburses $375 million to farmers
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) Plc, on Wednesday, disclosed that it has so far facilitated funding from commercial banks for agribusinesses across the value chain to the tune of US$375 million from 2017 till date.
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FAAN seeks review of service tariffs
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is seeking the review of its service rates and tariff to reflect current economic realities.
UNICEF to improve literacy level of Nigerian children through advocacy
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Friday said it would help improve literacy level among Nigerian children in rural areas through sensitisation and advocacy.
NDLEA restates commitment to rid Kogi of illicit drugs
Mr Alfred Adewumi, the new National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Commander in Kogi, says the agency will collaborate with sister security agencies and the state government to rid the state of illicit drugs.
NAF offers free medical services to 3, 000 persons in Sokoto
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has began free medical outreach for Mabera Community in Sokoto Metropolis, targeting 3, 000 persons in the two-day exercise.
Olamide George: Prince Beyioku remains AFN secretary general, backed by constitution
Acting president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Honourable Olamide George has affirmed Prince Adisa Adeniyi Beyioku as the authentic and substantive Secretary General of the federation.
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Google bans political ads in Singapore as elections loom
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President Buhari congratulates new Abuja Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a personally signed goodwill message to Ignatius Kaigama, as he gets formally installed today as Catholic Archbishop of Abuja.
ITTF: Aruna Quadri finishes 2019 as Africa’s best
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Ibrahim Musa confident Kano Pillars will stop Akwa starlets in Uyo
Coach of NPFL side Kano Pillars Ibrahim Musa has stated that he is confident his side will not fall prey to giant killers Akwa starlet ahead of today’s rescheduled outstanding league fixture between both sides.