India is on the cusp of a landmark achievement in infrastructure development with the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg, a 700-kilometer pure concrete expressway, scheduled for commissioning in July 2024. This $9 billion project is set to revolutionize transportation, connectivity, and economic activity between two key cities in Maharashtra. The expressway exemplifies India’s growing prowess in infrastructure…

The Governor of Benue has approved a minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state. The Governor announced this today at the State Secretariat after a meeting with organized labor representatives. He also stated that the remaining three months of the five-month backlog of arrears promised to the union will be paid as budgeted…

The Food Strategic Reserve Programme in Nigeria has been a pivotal initiative aimed at strengthening food security, stabilizing market prices, and providing emergency food relief both domestically and internationally. It embodies Nigeria’s commitment to addressing food availability challenges and supporting local agricultural productivity. This article delves into the history, policies, and the evolving structure of…

In 1987, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) introduced a comprehensive three-tier storage policy as a cornerstone of its efforts to enhance food security and emergency preparedness. This policy, comprising the On-Farm Storage Program, Buffer Stock, and the Strategic Grains Reserve (now known as the Strategic Food Reserve), was aimed at safeguarding against food shortages,…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has 33 silo complexes with a planned combined capacity of 1.336 million MT upon completion. Additionally, 51 warehouses across the country contribute 108,000 MT to Nigeria’s total storage capacity. These facilities are intended to improve food security and ensure that Nigeria can meet emergency food demands effectively. The federal government…

The Food Strategic Reserve Programme in Nigeria has been a pivotal initiative aimed at strengthening food security, stabilizing market prices, and providing emergency food relief both domestically and internationally. It embodies Nigeria’s commitment to addressing food availability challenges and supporting local agricultural productivity. This article delves into the history, policies, and the evolving structure of…

The Aro settlements in the Oguta area hold significant historical importance in understanding the sociopolitical and economic dynamics of Igboland during the precolonial and colonial periods. After the Aro’s victory over the Ibibio in 1634, a vast network of influence spread across southeastern Nigeria, where the Aro people established themselves as central figures in the…

These nine states form the backbone of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, which supplies a majority of the country’s revenue. However, the region also faces significant socio-economic and environmental challenges: Efforts are ongoing to address these issues through various government initiatives, such as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Ministry of Niger Delta…

The story of vigilantism in Nigeria, particularly with groups like the Bakassi Boys and the Isakaba Boys, illustrates a profound tension between public disillusionment with the state’s ability to maintain security and a reliance on self-organized groups to enforce justice. These vigilante groups emerged as grassroots responses to the perceived inadequacies of law enforcement, drawing…

Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, a distinguished leader and philanthropist, exemplifies compassion and dedication to uplifting the underserved communities in Nigeria. Born into the family of Chief Bernard Nnadi Nwosu and Mrs. Theresa Nnuola Nwosu in Abia State, Nkechi’s journey from her childhood in Plateau State to her influential role in Imo State reflects her relentless…