Innovation & Economy
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TY Danjuma Leads $3.75m Drive to Rebuild Government College Katsina-Ala
Billionaire philanthropist TY Danjuma is spearheading a ₦5 billion fundraising campaign to rehabilitate Government College Katsina-Ala in...
Bayero University Physiotherapy Don Makes World’s Top 2% Scientists List
Bayero University physiotherapy don Auwal Abdullahi joins three other BUK academics recognised in the 2026 World's Top 2% Scientists...
BOA, AFAN Move to Fund 400,000 Dry-Season Farmers
The Bank of Agriculture and the All-Farmers Association of Nigeria are moving to provide financing support to 400,000 farmers ahead of the...
Taraku Mills Back in Business: Benue Eyes Jobs, Farm Markets and ₦8.2bn Annual Turnover
After years of dormancy, Taraku Mills has commenced production testing following extensive repairs, with the revived facility expected to...
Air Force completes helicopter reassembly in Ikeja with Airbus support
Two H125 aircraft were reassembled locally, with the service highlighting engineering training and maintenance capacity.
Tomato Jos secures $2.5m to expand processing and irrigation
The company says the EU-backed financing will support factory improvements and its Kaduna farmer supply network.
Solar pumps offered to farmers in Darazo and Ganjuwa
The constituency programme aims to reduce reliance on fuel-powered irrigation.
SPRiNG reports N37.5m livelihood grants across three Benue councils
Thirty recipients in Agatu, Gwer-West and Logo received support intended to help recovery after conflict.
Kogi outlines digital tourism plans and Mount Patti proposal
Officials discussed online destination promotion, hotel profiling and investment at a World Tourism Day event.
Cross River delegation studies Uganda’s coffee industry
The visit focuses on processing, quality standards and market access for the state’s emerging coffee sector.
Osun discusses football factory proposal with sports investors
Alive and Kicking representatives outlined manufacturing and talent-development plans during talks with the governor.
Ikole Ekiti trainees receive tools after NASENI solar skills programme
The week-long course ended on 25 September; community leaders called for follow-up monitoring.
Maiduguri and Ediba schools receive classroom and digital-learning upgrades
Education boards describe Airtel-backed facilities and call for their maintenance.
Akure skills programme combines practical training with confidence building
Organisers say 36 young people from Ondo and Ekiti completed the latest SHE LEARNS programme.
