The Nigeria Association of Agricultural Product Dealers (NAAPD) has commended the Kogi State Government forimproving security and welfare, while seeking support to enhance Its operation in the state. The Executive Body of NAAPD made this known during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, at his official residence in Lokoja. Speaking on behalf of the association, the State Coordinator, Omata Sunday, lauded Governor Ododo's administration for its developmental strides, particularly in security and governance. He said the association is ready to partner with the state government to address issues of multiple taxation in the agricultural produce sector. According to him, NAAPD is...

The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the inclusion of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship in the 2026 national budget does not signal a return to awarding new foreign scholarships under the program. This clarification comes in response to public concerns and widespread online reports suggesting a contradiction between the reported discontinuation of the BEA scheme and its appearance in the current budget. The Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa explained that the provision is a carryover from the 2025 budget, which had already been approved before the government halted new BEA scholarship awards around April and May of that year. He noted that the allocation...

The Nigeria Association of Agricultural Product Dealers (NAAPD) has commended the Kogi State Government forimproving security and welfare, while seeking support to enhance Its...

The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the inclusion of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship in the 2026 national budget does not...