The South East Development Commission (SEDC) and the Enugu State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to commence the implementation of the South East Agro Development Programme. The development marks the first state-level partnership under the Commission’s regional agricultural transformation agenda. The agreement, signed yesterday, is expected to unlock agricultural productivity, attract private investment, strengthen food security, and stimulate inclusive economic growth across the South East, while positioning agriculture as a catalyst for...

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party. The party, in a statement on Friday, noted that it was dissatisfied with the ruling delivered by Justice Isah Dashen, describing the decision as surprising and legally questionable, and has vowed to appeal the verdict. It...

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), has hailed the agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending hostilities and restoring stability in the Middle East. Speaking during a short visit to Dakar, Senegal, Dr. Hashim commended the governments and international partners whose diplomatic efforts helped create the conditions for dialogue and a peaceful resolution of tensions. “I welcome the agreement...