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Jake Swandeh

336 articles published

FG, First Lady, NGF, Dangote, NNPC, Others Commit ₦65 Billion to National Food Bank Initiative.

Top StoriesApril 3, 2026187Views0Likes0Comments
In a coordinated response to rising food insecurity and economic pressure across the country, the Federal Government, the First Lady, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), leading industrialist Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), and other key stakeholders have collectively pledged ₦65 billion towards the establishment of a National Food Bank initiative.…

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World Bank Approves $500m Credit to Boost Nigeria’s Smallholder Farmers and Agro-Value Chains

AgricultureApril 2, 2026233Views0Likes0Comments
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria aimed at strengthening the country’s agricultural sector, with a particular focus on smallholder farmers and value-chain development. The financing, provided through the International Development Association (IDA), will support the implementation of the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) project—an initiative designed…

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Nigeria’s Public Debt Set to Surge to ₦155.1 Trillion as Senate Approves Fresh $6 Billion External Loan.

Business and EconomyApril 1, 2026215Views0Likes0Comments
Nigeria’s total public debt stock is on course to reach approximately ₦155.1 trillion, after the Senate yesterday expeditiously approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to secure fresh external financing of $6 billion. The approval, which came barely three and a half hours after the President’s loan request letter was read on the floor of the upper chamber,…

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Lagos, Benue Top HIV Burden in Nigeria as Young Women Remain Most Vulnerable — Awareness Message

Health and LifestyleApril 1, 2026174Views0Likes0Comments
New data emerging from recent national estimates confirm that certain states in Nigeria continue to record the highest numbers of people living with HIV, highlighting ongoing public health challenges and the need for sustained awareness and targeted interventions. According to the latest available HIV case rankings, the states reporting the largest numbers of people living…

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Agbese Denies Governorship Ambition After Defecting to Labour Party.

Benue Sons and DaughtersApril 1, 2026190Views0Likes0Comments
Hon. Philip Agbese, Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has dismissed speculations linking his recent political move to any governorship ambition in Benue State. Agbese, who represents the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, made this clarification on Tuesday in Abuja shortly after announcing his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Labour Party (LP).…

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Tinubu’s $5bn Borrowing Plan Tests Nigeria’s Fiscal Limits.

Benue Sons and DaughtersMarch 31, 2026182Views0Likes0Comments
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the National Assembly, seeking approval to secure a $5 billion external loan, a move that highlights his administration’s continued dependence on foreign borrowing to stabilise public finances and sustain economic reforms. The request, contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary, forms…

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NPA Introduces Streamlined Export Procedures to Boost Made-in-Nigeria Goods

Business and Economy, Top StoriesMarch 28, 2026162Views0Likes0Comments
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has unveiled new measures aimed at simplifying export processes for goods produced in Nigeria. The initiative seeks to enhance trade efficiency and strengthen the global competitiveness of Nigerian products. According to NPA officials, the reforms are designed to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, shorten clearance times, and provide exporters with more…

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Kano Deputy Governor Resigns Amid Heightened Political Tensions.

Benue Sons and DaughtersMarch 28, 2026143Views0Likes0Comments
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has formally resigned from office, marking a significant development in the state’s evolving political landscape. The resignation comes against the backdrop of mounting tensions within the state government and growing scrutiny from the Kano State House of Assembly. While the full details surrounding his decision remain…

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INEC Extends Deadline for Party Membership Register Submission to May 10.

Benue Sons and DaughtersMarch 27, 2026178Views0Likes0Comments
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their membership registers to May 10, 2026, as part of early preparations for the 2027 general election. The extension was announced in a statement issued on Friday, March 27, 2026, by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of…

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