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Mechanisation Key to Attracting Youths, Empowering Women in Agriculture — Oluremi Tinubu

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ABUJA — September 10, 2026 — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the importance of agricultural mechanisation in transforming the nation’s agricultural sector, saying it is critical to empowering women, attracting young people into farming and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. Oluremi Tinubu said modern farming methods and access to mechanised equipment would help reduce the physical burden associated with agriculture while improving productivity and making farming more attractive to the younger generation. According to her, women play a significant role in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and should be supported with the tools, technology, financing and training required to expand their contributions to food production and economic development. She also emphasised the need to encourage youths to see agriculture as a viable and profitable career rather than relying solely on traditional farming practices. The First Lady noted that increased mec...
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BREAKING NEWS: INEC Adopts Osun Election as Benchmark for 2027 General Elections — Amupitan

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By Spotlight African Reporters
August 21, 2026 | Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adopted the recently concluded Osun State governorship election as a benchmark for the 2027 general elections, Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has disclosed.
Amupitan said the commission would build on the gains recorded during the Osun election as it prepares for the much larger and more complex 2027 electoral exercise.
The INEC chairman highlighted improvements recorded during the Osun poll, including the opening of polling units, the performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), electronic transmission of results and the management of electoral challenges.
According to the commission, the experience gained from Osun will provide valuable lessons for strengthening the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development comes as political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders increasingly focus attention on the credibility of the next general election.
The 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State House of Assembly elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027, according to INEC's published election calendar.
Osun Poll Draws Praise
The August 15 Osun governorship election has attracted commendations from several political and civic groups, with some describing the exercise as an important demonstration that credible elections can be conducted in Nigeria.
A coalition of opposition parties, youth organisations and civil society groups has also called on INEC to ensure that the standards observed in Osun are maintained and further improved during the 2027 elections.
INEC's decision to use the Osun experience as a benchmark is therefore expected to place greater emphasis on electoral technology, voter accreditation, results management, security, logistics and transparency in the 2027 polls.
As preparations intensify, Nigerians will be watching closely to see whether the lessons from Osun translate into an even more credible and transparent national election.

Spotlight African Reporters — Breaking News.

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Police Uncover Fake Diplomatic, Government Number Plate Syndicate in FCT

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NSCDC Mining Marshals Issue Final Warning to Illegal Miners in Kogi, Vow Strict Enforcement

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Niger Police Arrest 147 Suspects, Recover Weapons and Cannabis in Statewide Raids

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