Category: News

Nigeria Begins Trials For New Tela Maize Variety
June 23, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria Begins Trials For New Tela Maize Variety

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NBDA) has commenced trial phase for the new TELA Maize in some states to understudy the variety among farmers.  Dr Rose Gidado, the Deputy Director, NBDA, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency...
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CBN Rewards Lagos Farmers With Cash Gifts
June 22, 2022 No Responses

CBN Rewards Lagos Farmers With Cash Gifts

Three farmers in Lagos State have won the “Best Farmer of the Year 2021” award organised by the Development Finance Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the farmers were given...
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Buhari To Private Sector: Reinvest Profit On Job Creation 
June 21, 2022 No Responses

Buhari To Private Sector: Reinvest Profit On Job Creation 

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to members of the organised private sector to reinvest their profits on creation and retention of jobs.  Buhari made the appeal while declaring open the maiden Nigeria Employers’ Summit of the Nigeria Employers’...
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Edo Reiterates Support For Oil Palm Investment
June 21, 2022 No Responses

Edo Reiterates Support For Oil Palm Investment

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the government’s sustained investment in oil palm cultivation and production will enhance the diversification of the state’s economy from crude oil and support ongoing efforts to engender forest regenera...
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INTELS  Graduates 38  Beneficiaries Of Women Empowerment Scheme
June 20, 2022 No Responses

INTELS  Graduates 38  Beneficiaries Of Women Empowerment Scheme

INTELS Nigeria Limited has graduated 38 women under its Women Empowerment Project Scheme Synergy (WEPSS). The General Manager, Legal and Corporate Services of the company, Mr Amaopusenibo Epelle, made this known in a statement on Sunday.  WEPSS is a Corpo...
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NRC Cautions Nigerians Against Fake Website
June 19, 2022 No Responses

NRC Cautions Nigerians Against Fake Website

The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has cautioned Nigerians against a fictitious website inviting the unsuspecting general public to question and answer quiz that attracts monetary benefit.  The Deputy Director, Public Relations Departmen...
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Edo Explains Tax Credit Scheme For Firms
June 18, 2022 No Responses

Edo Explains Tax Credit Scheme For Firms

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, inspected the ongoing construction of a 3.6km road and an integrated agricultural project in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. The projects are being financed via tax credit granted.....
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Opinion: Inflation Timebomb Threatens Nigeria’s Outlook
June 18, 2022 No Responses

Opinion: Inflation Timebomb Threatens Nigeria’s Outlook

By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM — There was a period when Nigeria displayed resilience against the inflation menace. As other countries across the globe waged war on rising prices, Africa’s largest economy experienced periods of cool...
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Saro Oil Palm Embarks On Pre-Planting Activities In Edo
June 17, 2022 No Responses

Saro Oil Palm Embarks On Pre-Planting Activities In Edo

An integrated agricultural company, Saro Oil Palm Limited has embarked on pre-planting activities in preparation for the development of a 10,000-hectare oil palm plantation in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State.  Managing Director of Saro Oil P...
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NIMASA Donates Educational Materials to Physically Challenged Students In Cross  River
June 17, 2022 No Responses

NIMASA Donates Educational Materials to Physically Challenged Students In Cross  River

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) has donated educational materials to the Special Education Centre Primary and Secondary School, Calabar, Cross River State Items donated included computers, printers, whiteboards, school bags, te...
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Customs Intercepts kola Nuts, Other N38.5m Contrabands
June 17, 2022 No Responses

Customs Intercepts kola Nuts, Other N38.5m Contrabands

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Katsina area Command has intercepted kola nuts and other contrabands worth N38.5 million in the state from April 1 to date.  The Customs Area Controller in Katsina, Comp. Dalha Wada-Chedi made this while addressing Journalists o...
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FEC Approves N90.8b For Kashimbila-Takum-Chanchangi Road, Airport Equipment
June 16, 2022 No Responses

FEC Approves N90.8b For Kashimbila-Takum-Chanchangi Road, Airport Equipment

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N90.8 billion for the rehabilitation of Kashimbila-Takum-Chanchangi road in Taraba and the procurement equipment for some airports in the country.  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that N66.9 billion of...
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SON Tasks Aluminum Roofing Sheet Manufacturers On Standard Product 
June 15, 2022 No Responses

SON Tasks Aluminum Roofing Sheet Manufacturers On Standard Product 

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has called on stakeholders in the aluminum roofing sheet sector to adhere strictly to standard quality parameters during production.The Director-General of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, made the call in Owerri during a s...
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FG Distributes Farm Inputs, Tools To Women In Sokoto 
June 13, 2022 No Responses

FG Distributes Farm Inputs, Tools To Women In Sokoto 

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Government, on Sunday commenced the distribution of farm inputs and hand tools to women in the 23 local government areas of the state.  Inaugurating the distribution in Sokoto, Hajiya Kulu Sif...
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