Tinubu government unveils measures to overcome high food prices

At a press briefing today, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the measures will be implemented over the next 180 days: A 150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commoditiesa. suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of certain food commodities (throughland and sea borders)b. These commodities include Maize,…

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KWASU: 175 students expelled for exam malpractices, others

The management of Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students of the institution for various offences. The expulsion was contained in a statement signed by the institution’s acting Director, University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, which was made available to journalists on Monday. According to the statement, the expelled students were penalised for offences ranging…

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Macron’s fate uncertain as left wing clinches surprise win in France elections

The New Popular Front (NPF), a leftist coalition, has won the most seats in the French parliamentary elections. France’s interior ministry confirmed the final results of Sunday’s election which saw a 66.63 percent voter turnout. With 182 seats, the NPF had the largest share while President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble Party won 163 seats. The far-right…

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