Ghana’s President Calls for Swift Measures to Address $156 Million USAID Funding Shortfall

President John Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to urgently address the financial shortfall caused by the indefinite suspension of $156 million in USAID funding. A statement from the Presidency emphasized the critical impact of this funding gap, particularly on healthcare and social services. Of immediate concern is a $78.2 million deficit…

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Jigawa Partners Saudi Experts to Boost Date Palm Production

In continuation of its drive for attaining economic growth and development in the state through agricultural transformation, the Jigawa State Government is striking collaboration with a leading Saudi Arabian date palm production group and Netay Agro-Tech, a Nigeria-based agricultural business and consulting agency, to boost date palm production in the state. This was made known…

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Jailbreak: Advocates Call for Enhanced Security Measures in Correctional Facilities

The House of Representatives on Tuesday asked the Ministry of Interior and the Nigerian Correctional Service to install Solar Powered Biometric Capturing Devices to capture full details of persons in the facilities across the country to avert jailbreaks. This followed the adoption of a motion presented by a lawmaker from Anambra State, Godwin Emeka, at…

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