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NADF Infuses Insurance into Agricultural Loans

NADF signs MoU with Leadway Assurance and Verdure Climate to provide insurance packages for agricultural loans, enhancing climate resilience for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.

Bandits kill mother, abduct son in Kano attack

Armed bandits storm Yankamaye village in Kano, killing a woman and kidnapping three people just hours after one victim criticized insecurity politicization. Read the full report.

Ganduje slams Kano govt over arrest demands

Former APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje rejects Kano government's call for his arrest over alleged militia comments, accusing Governor Yusuf of incompetence on security.

CSOs Question FG's $2.5bn JBS Farming Deal

Civil society organizations raise concerns about Nigeria's $2.5 billion industrial farming agreement with Brazilian company JBS, demanding transparency and protection for local farmers.

Kano Fire Service Rescues Elderly Woman from Well

Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued 65-year-old Khadija Muhammad after she fell into a well in Gafiyawa town. The emergency response team acted swiftly following a distress call. Learn about safety measures to prevent such incidents.

20 Farmers Kidnapped in Niger State Attack

Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.

Gwarzo donates N10m, digital labs to Alliance Française

Prof. Adamu Gwarzo donates a fully equipped two-storey building and N10 million to Alliance Française Kano, boosting bilingual education and cultural exchange in Northern Nigeria. Discover how this transforms French learning.

Kano Free Trade Zone Hits N18.8b Revenue in 2025

Kano Free Trade Zone reports N18.8 billion revenue from Jan-Oct 2025, signaling growth in Nigeria's non-oil sector. Discover how this achievement boosts economic diversification.

South Africa slams Trump's G20 summit ban

South Africa denounces US President Trump's decision to bar it from 2026 G20 summit, calling the move punitive. Read about the escalating diplomatic tensions.

Bandits kidnap 20 farmers in Niger State

Gunmen abducted 20 rice farmers, including pregnant women and children, in Niger State. The attack occurred just 500m from a military camp. Read more on this security crisis.

Open grazing now capital offence in Nigeria

Federal Government bans open grazing nationwide, declaring it a capital offence to curb farmer-herder conflicts. Minister urges adoption of ranching for better productivity.

Bandits Kidnap 8 in Kano Village Attack

Armed bandits kidnapped eight residents in Biresawa village, Kano State. Victims include women and teenagers. Security agencies were alerted beforehand. Read full details.

Ganduje recruits 12,000 sacked Hisbah officers

Former Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje establishes Khairun Nas security outfit to absorb 12,000 dismissed Hisbah personnel. New voluntary organization to operate independently from government.

ISWAP Demands N10m Ransom for 13 Teenagers

Islamic State terrorists demand N10 million ransom for 13 abducted teenage female farmers in Borno State. Families in distress as police confirm investigation.

Smartisan Unveils Game-Changing Spray Tech in Kano

Smartisan Investment Nigeria Limited introduces innovative agricultural spraying drums in Kura, Kano. This technology increases yields by 15-20%, cuts chemical use by 40%, and tackles labour shortages for Nigerian farmers.

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