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Economic challenges: Social Unrest Isn’t Solution – NANS

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July 24, 2024

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The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has said it understands what Nigerians are facing because ...

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NANS threatens South African businesses in Nigeria over threat to Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali

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February 9, 2024

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The umbrella body of students in Nigeria, National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has warned South ...

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NANS OSUN Throw Weight Behind Babtee, Danfodio

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October 17, 2023

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NANS Osun State Congratulates Comr. Akinteye Babatunde (Babtee) on Successful Screening ahead of National Convention 2023 ...

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NANS S’West Zone Charge Adeleke To Appoint Competent Hands As Commissioner For Education

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July 4, 2023

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The leadership of the largest single union in Africa, the National Association of Nigeria Students, Southwest ...

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Sudan Crisis: Ignore NANS, Stay Indoors –FG Tells Nigerian Students

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April 25, 2023

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The Embassy of Nigeria in Khartoum, Sudan, has asked Nigerian students trapped in the country to ...

NANS urges NSCDC, We didn't endorse any presidential candidate, NANS launches #EndASUUStrikeNow project, Lack of quality leaders pushing Nigeria to precipice, Nigeria needs detailed soil survey, fertility maps Agric Minister The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr Mohammed Abubakar has said that the country needs detailed soil survey and soil fertility maps for a good understanding of the best ways of evaluating the potentials of the nation’s soils for agricultural production. The Minister said that this would stop blind application of fertiliser and ensure sustainable land use. Speaking at the at the commissioning of the Soil Testing and Geographic Information System (GIS) laboratories in Abuja on Tuesday, Dr Abubakar said the soil resources on which agriculture depends must also receive special attention for sustainable agricultural production. He reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to an agriculture led diversification of the nation’s economy, he The Minister noted that the facilities being commissioned has the capacity for analysing large quantities of soil samples rapidly. He explained that the laboratory also has capacity to receive soil field data real-time for processing, analyses and mapping. Dr Abubakar said the GIS technology with its versatility will facilitate the production of soil fertility maps for different parts of the country. "This will provide current information on the suitability and capability of lands for the production of different crops and land use. "The maps will provide information on crop and location specific types of fertiliser for blending by our blenders to enhance agricultural productivity and stop blind application of fertilisers in the country. "This is another bold step towards sustainable production of food using modern technology by paying attention to the health of our soils." Furthermore, he added that the Ministry is now in a position to provide technology-driven services for effective land resources management nationwide. He said that Federal government is committed to an agriculture led diversification of the nation’s economy. "This is another bold step towards sustainable production of food using modern technology by paying attention to the health of our soils. In his remarks, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, said the laboratories are expected to expand soil analytical services in the country and bring soil testing services closer to our farming communities. He said: "In our drive towards attaining food self-sufficiency, the facilities we are commissioning today are expected to contribute substantially in driving the process because the soil is the starting point when we talk of food security. He added that the commissioned soil testing and GIS laboratories will facilitate the production of national soil survey and soil fertility maps for the country. "We hope to complete the project in three years, subject to availability of resources. "The Nigerian Soil Information Service (NISIS) will be established at the end of the nationwide detailed soil survey., Don't harass residents , 2023 Elections: NANS queries N305 billion INEC budget, NANS warns against splinter group, NANS urges Lagos govt to take action on cultism, drug abuse in schools, NANS against fuel hike, NANS, killings, #EndSARS, protest, NANS, media, NANS Abiodun Tai Solarin

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We’re Monitoring Your Activities, NANS Tells INEC

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February 3, 2023

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to ...

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NANS Seeks Buhari’s Intervention Over 200% Tuitions Hike

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January 6, 2023

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National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed strong opposition to the alleged plans by the ...

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Confusion As Two Factional Presidents Of NANS Emerge

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September 3, 2022

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There was confusion on Saturday as two factions of the National Association of Nigerian Students announced ...

NANS Threatens Mass Protest, Demands OAU VC’s Removal

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Internal Tussle Rocks NANS Leadership Elections Over Alleged N300 Million Bribes

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September 1, 2022

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An internal tussle has engulfed the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) over allegations ...

Corps Member Bags Two Years Imprisonment For Internet Fraud

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Court Sentences NANS Executive For One-year Over Internet Fraud

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August 24, 2022

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A Director of Logistics of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Chapter, ...

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Economic challenges: Social Unrest Isn’t Solution – NANS

NANS threatens South African businesses in Nigeria over threat to Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali

NANS OSUN Throw Weight Behind Babtee, Danfodio

NANS S’West Zone Charge Adeleke To Appoint Competent Hands As Commissioner For Education

Sudan Crisis: Ignore NANS, Stay Indoors –FG Tells Nigerian Students

We’re Monitoring Your Activities, NANS Tells INEC

NANS Seeks Buhari’s Intervention Over 200% Tuitions Hike

Confusion As Two Factional Presidents Of NANS Emerge

Internal Tussle Rocks NANS Leadership Elections Over Alleged N300 Million Bribes

Court Sentences NANS Executive For One-year Over Internet Fraud

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