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Zamfara has huge comparative advantage in agriculture — Gov Lawal
By Idris Salisu, Gusau
Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed Zamfara State’s strong comparative advantage in agriculture, calling on global investors to take advantage of the vast opportunities available in the state.
The governor made the call during the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025, held from November 26 to 28 in Rabat, Morocco.
A statement issued by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the AIF Market Days brought together leading investors across the continent, enabling deal negotiations and supporting major investment decisions. The event, led by the African Development Bank in collaboration with six founding institutions, serves as a strategic platform to accelerate financing and structuring of transformative projects in Africa.
During the summit, Governor Lawal featured in high-level discussions on enhancing private investments, scaling infrastructure delivery through public-private partnerships, and mobilizing domestic capital to spur Africa’s development.
On the sidelines of the forum, the governor supervised the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Zamfara State Government and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI) to drive large-scale agricultural transformation in the state.
According to the statement, the partnership places Zamfara among the key beneficiaries of the INTEGRANIUM Agricultural Transformation Initiative—an ambitious national programme focused on mechanized farming, agro-processing, post-harvest systems, and improved global market access.
Under the agreement, Zamfara State will provide land, infrastructure, security, and an enabling regulatory environment, while MoFI will lead financing mobilization, investor coordination, and project development support. The initiative is expected to boost job creation, strengthen value chains, enhance food security, and drive inclusive growth in Zamfara and the wider North-West region.
Speaking at a roundtable with investors, Governor Lawal described Zamfara as an agricultural powerhouse with enormous potential.
“I am glad that the African Development Bank is here with other leading global investors. Agriculture is the way forward for Africa, Nigeria, and Zamfara State in particular due to the many opportunities available,” he said.
“In Zamfara State, our comparative advantage is agriculture. We grow all crops in the state; we are not limited to soybeans. We have the land, and it is fertile.
“I am inviting all global investors to come to Zamfara. We are in the final stages of completing our international cargo airport, building a five-star hotel, and undertaking extensive urban renewal projects.”
Governor Lawal noted that Zamfara is witnessing rapid development across multiple sectors, making it a prime destination for sustainable investments.
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Ásake’s much-anticipated homecoming concert may be heading into stormy waters as fans take to social media to criticise the staggering ₦300,000 ticket fee.
What was expected to be a triumphant Lagos return for the global Afrobeats star is now spiralling into an online revolt, with many longtime supporters accusing organisers of “pricing out the true fans.”
The sentiment has grown so intense that several fan pages are warning that the high-end pricing could dampen excitement around Ásake’s headline performance.
FlyTime Fest, known for premium concert experiences, has steadily increased its fees over the years, but this latest jump appears to have crossed a psychological line.
Fans have flooded social media with criticism over the ₦300,000 ticket price for Ásake’s Lagos homecoming. Many expressed disbelief and frustration, saying the cost is outrageous and out of reach for those who have supported him since his early street-pop days.
Users questioned the pricing compared to international shows, with some noting that fans abroad can secure seats for less than half the cost.
Social media reactions have been fierce, @Yemmmmie_: “So Nigerians are paying $200 just to stand and watch Asake, while people abroad get seats for under $100? Make it make sense. How do you overcharge the people who actually built the fanbase? It’s giving ‘exploit your own’ and everyone’s just supposed to smile about it?”
@_ayzo: “I really wanted to go for Asake’s show but 300k is too ridiculous.”
@_blondehoe: “Asake ticket prices are ridiculous. Not even Chris Brown, Summer Walker and Travis Scott were this expensive. I might need a Nigerian bf to buy me a ticket soon.”
@richtosho: “Asake concert standing ticket is 300k, Rema 250k, Davido 250k, in a country of particular concern… but they will sell tickets in US for less than $100 ~150k and you might even see Chris Brown and Billie Eilish + 10 other artists… imagine?”
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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has described himself as the highest-ranked Christian in government, attributing his political advancement to “the special grace of God” and urging Nigerians to remain committed to service in their faith communities. Speaking on Saturday during the
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