Category: News

NAFDAC Shuts Vegetable Oil Outlet 
January 24, 2023 No Responses

NAFDAC Shuts Vegetable Oil Outlet 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed a vegetable oil-packaging outlet in Gidan Ruwa, Airport Road, Nassarawa Local Government of Kano State.  The coordinator of the agency in Kano State, Alhaji Kasim Ibrahim, announced...
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NAFDAC Warns Against Use Of Weight Loss Pill 
January 23, 2023 No Responses

NAFDAC Warns Against Use Of Weight Loss Pill 

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against the use of the drug  — Weight Rapid Loss Capsule.  The caution is contained in an alert with No. 049/2022, signed by NAFDAC’s Director-Gene...
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Lassa Fever: Edo Records Ten New Cases, Eight Deaths
January 23, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Edo Records Ten New Cases, Eight Deaths

Edo State has recorded ten more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed persons in the state to 81, with eight deaths.  Briefing journalists in Benin City at the weekend, the Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Ako...
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IITA Appoints New DG 
January 22, 2023 No Responses

IITA Appoints New DG 

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Board of Trustees and CGIAR have appointed Dr Simeon Ehui as the Director-General for IITA and Regional Director for Continental Africa for CGIAR.  A statement issued on Saturday by Katherine Lope...
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BPP To NDDC Board: Uphold Procurement Reforms 
January 22, 2023 No Responses

BPP To NDDC Board: Uphold Procurement Reforms 

The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, Mr. Manman Ahmadu, has advised the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to always uphold professionalism in its procurement processes.   Speaking on the topic: “Essen...
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UNICAL Research Teams Win N63m TETFUND Grants  
January 21, 2023 No Responses

UNICAL Research Teams Win N63m TETFUND Grants  

The University of Calabar three out of the six research teams that submitted full proposals to Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) have been awarded grants to carry out key researches.  Director of Research and Development, University of Calabar, Prof...
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NNPC Secures FEC’s Approval To Invest N1.9tri In 44 Federal Roads 
January 19, 2023 No Responses

NNPC Secures FEC’s Approval To Invest N1.9tri In 44 Federal Roads 

The Federal Executive Council(FEC) has approved the recommendation for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC LTD.) to invest N1.9 trillion in the reconstruction of 44 federal roads under the tax credit policy.  The council gave the app...
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Customs MMIA Generates N20.9 b In 2022 
January 19, 2023 No Responses

Customs MMIA Generates N20.9 b In 2022 

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, generated N20.9 billion between January and December 2022.  This is contained in a statement in Lagos, on Wednesday by Juliana Tomo, a Superintendent of Customs and ...
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FG, States, Local Councils Share N990.189b For Dec 2022  
January 18, 2023 No Responses

FG, States, Local Councils Share N990.189b For Dec 2022  

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N990.189 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of December 2022.   This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Phil Abiamuwe-Mowete, Director (Information/Press), Ministry of...
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Kia Carens Wins Indian Car Of The Year Award
January 18, 2023 No Responses

Kia Carens Wins Indian Car Of The Year Award

The Kia Carens has been crowned as the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2023 and the Kia EV6 won the Green Car Award 2023 by ICOTY.   A statement sent to City Business News explained that with this, Kia...
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Farmers Task Govt On Holistic Approach To Challenges 
January 18, 2023 No Responses

Farmers Task Govt On Holistic Approach To Challenges 

Farmers’ associations have called on the three tiers of government to employ holistic approach toward addressing the challenges facing the agricultural sector in the country.  The Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Oyo State, Mr John...
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State Governors Invite Emiefele For Meeting Over New Naira Notes 
January 18, 2023 No Responses

State Governors Invite Emiefele For Meeting Over New Naira Notes 

The 36 state governors have invited the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emiefele, for a virtual meeting on Thursday over issues related to the new naira notes introduced by the apex bank.  The Head, Media...
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Lassa fever: Edo Releases Contacts Of Surveillance, Notification Officers In Local Councils 
January 18, 2023 No Responses

Lassa fever: Edo Releases Contacts Of Surveillance, Notification Officers In Local Councils 

The Edo State Government has intensified surveillance and response activities for Lassa fever across the state’s 18 local councils as part of improved efforts to contain the disease and ensure the health of residents.  The Edo State Commissioner for Hea...
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Jime Calls For Dismantling Of Tariff, Non-Tariff Barriers To Intra African Trade
January 17, 2023 No Responses

Jime Calls For Dismantling Of Tariff, Non-Tariff Barriers To Intra African Trade

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Emmanuel Jime has urged African countries in West, Central Africa sub-region to fast-track the dismantling of various tariff and non-tariff barriers hindering intra-Africa trade. Jime, in his welcome...
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