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  The Federal Government has received the first batch of 2,000 tractors and 9,027 other farming equipment from Belarus as part of efforts to enhance mechanised farming and accelerate food production across the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, confirmed the development in a video posted on X.com on Tuesday. “Nigeria has received the first batch of the 2,000 tractors and 9,027 other farming equipment to be procured in 2025 as President Tinubu’s administration seeks to accelerate food production in the country,” Olusegun wrote. According to him, the new tractors will be distributed under three key schemes aimed at making mechanised farming more accessible to different segments of the farming community. “The tractors will be distributed under three key schemes: direct purchase for individuals and organizations seeking to acquire them outright, a leasing scheme that provides affordable access to mechanization without full ownership costs, a...

  In developed countries, lawyers are among the highest paid professionals in the world. In fact, many lawyers in Euro-America live the affluent lifestyle. Is that obtainable in Nigeria though? Nope! Okay...let me backtrack a little... There are quite a few lawyers who are paid over ₦1 million monthly in Nigeria. But that's a tiny small minority. Less than 5 percent of the total lawyer population. If you're a lawyer reading this, I dare say you don't earn as much. There are over 197,000 lawyers in this country, and majority earn very low income regardless of whether they run a law firm or work in one. Many lawyers working in law firms are paid ₦50,000 or less as monthly salary. Some earn around ₦150,000 (which also isn’t enough for today's economy). Even worse....those with 1 year post call experience are barely paid anything at all. The question is...... Why?! Why do some lawyers earn more than others? Why are most lawyers struggling in Nigeria? In the next few paragra...

  Kuda Technologies Limited and its CEO, Babatunde Ogundeyi are currently embroiled in a legal dispute in a UK court, with accusations of sex discrimination, victimisation, and unfair dismissal brought by its former Group Chief People Officer (CPO), Rosemary Hewat. Hewat filed a case in UK Employment Tribunal accusing the company of victimization and forced dismissal in April 2024. Kuda provides digital banking services in Nigeria and UK. In Nigeria, the company owns Kuda Microfinance Bank licensed Bank of Nigeria. Kuda hired Hewat in August 2021 where she managed global HR operations from Kuda’s UK office. Based on the court filing, Hewat alleged that she faced discriminatory behavior that contradicted Kuda’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy. News360 Nigeria  reports that she also accused Kuda CEO, Babatunde Ogundeyi of undermining her and fostering misogyny and intimidation. In the filing, she alleged that in a retreat in Lagos in December 2023, the CEO called t...

  James Wuye and Muhammad Ashafa, co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre, have been named the winners of the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize . The two Nigerians were  honoured for their exceptional contributions to “peacebuilding and reconciliation” in Nigeria . Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland announced the award on Wednesday in a congratulatory letter to Nigeria’s Deputy High Commissioner, Sani Suleiman. She commended the duo’s outstanding work, emphasising that their efforts have set a global standard for peacebuilding. Scotland highlighted their dedication to bridging religious divides, fostering mutual understanding, and preventing violence, noting that their impact has been profound. The letter further stated: “As distinguished practitioners, we are confident they will serve as role models for future generations of aspiring peacebuilders.” It also mentioned the opportunity for objections to be raised by February 20, 2025. If no objections are r...

  Here in the heart of Lagos exists a saloon and boutique where the staff are all first class degree holders. The categories of workers includes; gate man, cleaner, stylist, cashier, supervisor, etc. Wonders shall never end. Re: Nigerian Salon Where First Class Degree Holders Work As Cleaner, Gateman  

  Panel indicts ex-Gov Obaseki, LG chairmen, PDP leaders for alleged mismanage of N96bn Council fund. The administrative panel of inquiry set up by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo to investigate the financial accounts of the impeached 18 Local Government Chairmen in the state between September 4, 2023 and November, 2024 has allegedly indicted the immediate past Governor of the State, Godwin Obaseki. DAILY POST reports that a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor also allegedly indicted some local government chairmen, leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, among others. The chairman of the panel, Solomon Imohiosen while submitting the report to Governor Monday Okpebholo, alleged that they were indicted for either mismanaging and/or diverting to private accounts, the sum of N95,080,676,687.86, being amount received from the Joint Allocation Account Committee, JAAC, by the 18 Local Government Area Chairmen...