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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has been commended for transforming meat preservation and marketing as well as installing modern equipment like cold-chain facilities in abattoirs, in the three senatorial districts of the state. The Sabon Gari branch of Butchers Association of Nigeria which commended the governor on Monday, also noted that his intervention has enhanced food safety and hygiene, reduced post-slaughter losses and significantly increased butchers’ earnings. The butchers also commended Governor Uba Sani for upgrading the Zango Shanu Modern Abattoir in Sabon Gari Local Government Area, during a media tour, which was facilitated by the Commissioner of Information…

As talks continue, the USMCA will remain in place for another 10 years until its set expiry date of 2036.In the meantime, the US, Canada and Mexico have three options: The US is not expected to renew the trade deal, setting the stage for annual reviews, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing an unnamed Canadian trade official.While President Trump has made his displeasure with the USMCA known, business leaders in Canada believe an outright withdrawal is the least likely outcome.”Everyone is hopeful that won’t be the case,” Darby said, adding that there is a recognition by US…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that Nigeria has accessed the first $1.5 billion from its $5 billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). Mr Oyedele disclosed this while speaking to journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday. He said the financing facility, which had earlier received approval from the National Assembly, is intended to refinance expensive debt, fund infrastructure projects and support budget implementation. “The approval for that loan went to the National Assembly, so everybody is aware of it. It’s for refinancing of…

Announced at CES 2026, the Moto Tag 2 has finally arrived in the US. The Bluetooth tracker with improved battery life over its predecessor, plus UWB sensing for more accurate tracking, is available through Motorola’s site at a special $19.99 launch price (originally $29.99). There are plenty of trackers for Android owners to consider, but the Tag 2 seems tough to beat at this price. It supports Google’s Find Hub network, has an IP68 rating, and runs off a replaceable CR2032 coin battery that can last up to 600 days.The Moto Tag 2 has a built-in speaker that can sound…

There was an air of melancholy as the defence investment plan (Dip) was announced at Malloy Aeronautics in Maidenhead. A sense that the main figures were fading out of history even as the legacy was being written, as if the event were sepia-tinted.The Dip was supposed to be Keir Starmer’s lasting bequest to the country. His gift to an ungrateful nation. And if it is to be his swansong, it couldn’t be more Keir if it tried: something that manages not to satisfy any of the major players involved – the military, nor our allies – and probably not even…

A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.

Coventry City have completed the permanent signing of Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka from Brentford F.C. for an undisclosed fee following a successful loan spell. The 28-year-old initially arrived at Coventry City F.C. in January and quickly established himself as a key figure in the squad. His move has now been made permanent after the opening of the summer transfer window, with the deal officially taking effect on Wednesday, 1 July. Onyeka played an important role in Coventry’s successful Championship campaign under manager Frank Lampard, helping the Sky Blues secure the Sky Bet Championship title and earn promotion to the…

The film from Illumination, the studio that produced the Minions and Sing franchises, will arrive in April Timothée Chalamet’s Joe and Selena Gomez’s Fran’s meet-cute over Joe’s clumsiness takes a wild, alien-filled turn in the new trailer for Not Alone. The trailer for the animated film made by Illumination, the folks behind the Minions and Sing franchises, starts off peacefully enough: Introverted rocket mechanic Joe wakes up on a peaceful street with colorful houses. He drops the needle on a turntable that plays David Bowie’s classic “Space Oddity,” which serves as some foreshadowing as it soundtracks the rest of the…

The Centre for Social-Legal Studies (CSLS), a non-governmental organisation focussed on justice sector reforms, on Tuesday, honoured journalists who have contributed to promoting its works and reforming the justice administration in the country. CSLS presented the award to the journalists in Abuja in commemoration of its 20th anniversary. The President of the CSLS, Yemi Akinseye-George, noted that the awards were given in recognitionof the journalists’ hard work, without which, he said, “our voices will not be heard.” “All our work will just remain on the shelf. That’s why we are honouring you today,” the professor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria…

Samsung Electronics introduced new education solutions for its Android-based Samsung Interactive Display lineup, making shared classroom displays easier to personalize and manage. The new solutions reflect Samsung’s focus on practical classroom tools for teachers and school IT teams.[A Combination of Contemplation and ‘Wow’]“Digital classrooms depend on the right balance of advanced hardware, intelligent software and intuitive user experiences,” said Hyoung Jae Kim, EVP of the visual display business at Samsung Electronics. “By bringing together AI and seamless connectivity, Samsung’s interactive display solutions are designed to support a more flexible, connected learning environment in which teachers and students can thrive.”In schools…