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INTERVIEW: How Israeli technology can help Nigeria's agricultural sector – Envoy

View this email in your browser Headlines INTERVIEW: How Israeli technology can help Nigeria's agricultural sector – Envoy Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freemanm, also speaks on how a programme sponsored by his country is helping to create "a young, innovative, entrepreneurial Nigerian class." Read More UPDATED: Nigeria's inflation hits 25.80% as food prices rise Nigeria's annual inflation rate rose to 25.80 per cent in August from 24.08 per cent in the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Friday. EFCC hands over house in Edo to American woman scammed by Nigerian fraudster The property was recovered from Mr Ohue, otherwise known as Frederick Leonard, who has been convicted of Internet fraud by a Nigerian court, according to a statement on Friday from the commission. Terrorists kill four, abduct 30 residents in fresh Sokoto attack "The impunity with which these bandits launch attacks is scary. They stormed the community in the night and only left early morning. They abducted several people in the village after killing four others," Jamilu Muhammad, a resident of Goronyo town said. Most Recent Stories EXCLUSIVE: Ondo deputy governor has no plan to resign "Mr Aiyedatiwa is loyal to his principal. He is focused on serving out his term with the Governor," he said. Read More Nigerian Army court martials 14 officers, nine soldiers The Garrison Commander in his inaugural speech assured the accused persons that justice would be done to all parties concerned by members of the court. Kano residents protest 'planned demolition' of bridge constructed by 'opposition' lawmaker Residents of the area subsequently appealed to the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who is the representative of the area in the Senate to help fix the damaged bridge. INVESTIGATION: How lawmakers, vice-chancellors hired BDC operator for extortion, bribery scheme PREMIUM TIMES had exposed the extortion and bribery scheme being secretly executed by a House committee. Election Tribunal: Kano Commissioner issues death threat to judges, promises to unleash mayhem on residents Tension is high in the state as members of the NNPP and APC await the outcome of the governorship election petition. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Tinubu's wife distributes N500m relief packages to families in Plateau Business NGX Group Mourns Akintola Williams Mr Williams was the last surviving signatory to the original Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Nigerian Stock Exchange at the founding of the NSE on 15 September 1960. Nigeria's crude oil production rose in August – OPEC The report also noted that crude oil production in Saudi Arabia, Angola and Venezuela declined in the same month. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Waje, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Prince, BBNaija, others grace Macallan exclusive launch (PHOTOS) The gathering was a convergence of music, fashion, fine dining and, of course, some exquisite whisky. Mohbad: over 126,000 Nigerians sign petition to ban Marlian Records There have been several controversies surrounding Mohbad's death, as he was in a constant feud with his former boss, Naira Marley when he split from Marlian Records in 2022. Opinion Nigeria, beware of seller's inflation, By 'Tope Fasua There is something called Seller's Inflation, and this is a situation in which firms systematically pass along the inflationary pressures that they face to the poor final consumer, as they occur. This was noticed as a fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, but chances are that it is habitual. Chances are also that the pandemic, the fear, the lockdowns have emboldened businesses as they have seen that they can get away with a lot of things. Moroccan earthquake: A monumental disaster and a monarch's parochial politics, By Owei Lakemfa The six-point-eight earthquake that hit the High Atlas mountain range of the Moroccan Kingdom last Friday claimed 2,901 lives and injured 5,530. The number of casualties is likely to rise, and we may never know how many more will die. Also, quite tragically, we may never know how many might have survived had the Moroccan government not played the parochial politics of rejecting help from friends and foes alike except Spain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Even the quartet had to wait for two days before receiving the green light to deploy Promoted NCDMB trains underwater divers, partners Nigerian Navy, MDTI for in-country capacity The programme which was held in partnership with the Nigerian Navy and Mieka Dive Training Institute (MDTI) marked the end of a five-month commercial air dive training programme. Petroleum Minister hails NCDMB on skills development project Disciplines earmarked for the CSDT by the PTDF include automobile works, basic electrical works, basic requirements in Health Safety and Environment (HSE), catering, electronics repairs, masonry, seismic survey technology, welding, and fabrication. MSport European Football 2023-2024 season predictions: Championship, survival, relegation The illustrious stages of the English Premier League (EPL), Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, and Ligue 1 bear witness to a captivating clash of football giants. Sports Osimhen gets nomination alongside Messi, Haaland for FIFA Best Player Award Osimhen has not only been fantastic for club, he has also been doing well for the national team, the Super Eagles. Bundesliga: Boniface beats Kane to August Player of the Month award Boniface's performances have won him the Player and Rookie of the Month awards, making him the first player since Erling Haaland in 2020. Fact Checker Lagos intra-city rail is West Africa's second urban rail line Verdict: TRUE. The urban rail transit in Lagos is the second to commence commercial operation in West Africa. The Abuja Light Rail is the first in West Africa. Journalists in West Africa to benefit from Comprehensive Training Initiative on Digital Verification and Fact-Checking In an effort to foster higher standards of journalism in West Africa, the Google News Initiative (GNI) and DUBAWA, the respected verification and fact-checking arm of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), have come together Health Gates Foundation lists measures to prevent stillbirth, infant death in low- middle-income countries The report also highlights seven life-saving innovations, which they said could be easily implemented by midwives and birth attendants to reduce maternal mortality. Gavi to prioritise Nigeria in malaria vaccine rollout- Minister Malaria, a disease caused by a parasite, spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, kills more than 600,000 people yearly, mostly children in sub-Saharan Africa. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.