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Army shows readiness to abide by Tinubu’s policy on food security – Lagbaja Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja Army shows readiness to abide by Tinubu’s policy on food security.  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja said the army has made the issue of food security a priority following the directive of President Bola Tinubu that the Armed Forces of Nigeria should use its available land for agricultural purposes. Lagbaja said this while reiterating the commitment of the Nigerian Army to key into the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s policy on food security. He spoke at the opening of the…

Army shows readiness to abide by Tinubu’s policy on food security – Lagbaja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja said the army has made the issue of food security a priority following the directive of President Bola Tinubu that the Armed Forces of Nigeria should use its available land for agricultural purposes. Army shows readiness to abide by Tinubu’s policy on food security. Lagbaja said this while reiterating the commitment of the Nigerian Army to key into the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s policy on food security. He spoke at the opening of the Nigerian Army Farms…

Computer-Based WASSCE for Private candidates starts Friday The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private candidates is set to kick off on Friday. The council stated that the examination would conclude on December 20, 2024, and that this second series of exams would use a hybrid format, blending both online and offline elements. In a statement on Tuesday, WAEC explained that objective or multiple-choice questions would be displayed on-screen, and candidates would submit their answers digitally. The council added that essay and practical questions would also be displayed…

Seyi Law declares his position in comedy industry Seyi Law Seyi Law declares his position in comedy industry Popular Nigerian comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, better known as Seyi Law, has expressed that he has no competition in the comedy industry. Speaking on Hip TV’s show “Trending,” Seyi Law noted his love for comedy icons such as Alibaba, Julius Agwu, Basketmouth, and AY, whom he referred to as his benefactors. Seyi Law explained that, as a Yoruba man, it goes against his culture to compete with individuals who have offered him support. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunities they provided throughout…

Spotify announces new monthly fee from November Spotify announces new monthly fee from November. Spotify has raised its monthly subscription fee for premium subscribers to N1,300/month from N900 starting November 2024. The music streaming service revealed this in an email to subscribers. “We’re increasing the price of Premium Individual so that we can continue to innovate on our product offerings and features and bring you the best experience,” it told subscribers. While the company didn’t refer to the naira’s decline, it follows a trend of technology companies raising monthly subscription rates in Nigeria following the steep decline of the naira.…

Access Bank unveils 100 African women with “Power of 100” initiative Access Bank prepares to unveils 100 African women with “Power of 100” initiative Access Bank through its W initiative is set to honour 100 women from across 16 African countries including Nigeria. The bank has launched the “Power of 100” initiative, which aims to recognize and celebrate 100 women across Africa who have made remarkable contributions in diverse sectors such as health, education, business, and technology. The honourees will be nominated from the 15 countries with Access Bank subsidiaries and Nigeria. Power of 100 is not a new initiative…

Africa Security Conference: Sanwo-Olu, Gen. Musa expected to speak in Qatar on Peace and Defence Babatunde Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu and Gen. Musa expected to speak in Qatar on peace and defence. Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu and Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa are set to speak at the 18th edition of the Africa Security Watch Award and Conference billed to hold in Doha, Qatar on December 10. The International Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer of Africa Security Watch, Patrick Agbambu made this disclosure in a press statement issued to journalists in Abuja. According to Agbambu, Sanwo-Olu will speak on the conference…

UK Gives Reason To Why Air Peace Was Disallowed Heathrow Airport Slots UK gives reason to why Air Peace was disallowed Heathrow Airport landing space. The United Kingdom, UK, through its Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, has explained why Nigerian flag carrier, Air Peace, was denied access to Heathrow Airport. According to Haigh, Air Peace submitted its requests for slots too late for both the Summer 2024 and Winter 2024/2025 seasons. In a letter dated September 5, 2024, addressed to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, Haigh explained that Air Peace’s request was received…

Nigeria’s economy will experience growth of 3.2% in 2025 Nigeria’s economy will experience growth of 3.2% in 2025. Nigeria’s economy is projected to expand by 3.2 per cent in 2025, while inflation is estimated to drop to 25% in the same year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. The Fund disclosed this in its World Economic Outlook (WEO) released on Tuesday, October 22. It also projected global economic growth in 2025 to remain unchanged at 3.2 per cent from 2024. The projection for the global economy depicts a decline of 0.1 per cent from the Fund’s earlier projection in…

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu advises parents to imbibe discipline and love in children to realize their potentials First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu advises parents to imbibe discipline and love in children to realize their potentials. She said this during National Cybercrime Summit and Launch of the 24/7 Rapid Response Desk. The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu have once again charged mothers, especially, to instill the right values in children while also creating a bond of trust and channels of communication. She stated this at the National Cybercrime Summit and Launch of the 24/7 Rapid Response Desk by the Economic…