Category: News

FG Inaugurates Soil Testing, GIS laboratories
February 15, 2022 No Responses

FG Inaugurates Soil Testing, GIS laboratories

The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Soil Testing and Geographic Information System (GIS) laboratories in Abuja, towards a sustainable production of food, using modern technology.  The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubabakar, while inaugurating the laboratories,...
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Edo Confiscates 2,375 Logs
February 14, 2022 No Responses

Edo Confiscates 2,375 Logs

Edo State has confiscated 2,375 logs of wood at the Gelegele Seaport as part of efforts to rid the state of illegal loggers. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Mr Lucky Wasa, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria...
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Seplat Energy, C4C Entrepreneurship Initiative Graduate 15 Fellows 
February 14, 2022 No Responses

Seplat Energy, C4C Entrepreneurship Initiative Graduate 15 Fellows 

Seplat Energy Plc in partnership with Conversations for Change (C4C) has announced the graduation of 15 Fellows from the duo’s entrepreneurship programme.  The 2021 batch of Fellows have been equipped to begin their business empires, which are expected ...
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Fire Destroys N200m Yams In Taraba 
February 13, 2022 No Responses

Fire Destroys N200m Yams In Taraba 

Yam sellers at the famous Wukari Yam Market in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Saturday counted losses, following a fire outbreak that destroyed over N200 million worth of yam tubers.  Confirming the incident to the News Agency of...
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Fintiri, Jime Inaugurate Committee To Develop Transport Infrastructure Projects
February 12, 2022 No Responses

Fintiri, Jime Inaugurate Committee To Develop Transport Infrastructure Projects

Governor  Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa and the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Emmanuel Jime, have inaugurated a committee for the development of transport infrastructure projects. The transport infrastructure projects are the...
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Nigeria Tasks ILO On Poverty, Social Disruptions In Africa
February 11, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria Tasks ILO On Poverty, Social Disruptions In Africa

Nigeria has called for radical changes in the development programmes of the International Labour Organisation ((ILO) to enable it tackle the rising poverty and social disruptions in Africa.  Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, said t...
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NEPC Tasks Edo Farmers On Pineapple Export
February 10, 2022 No Responses

NEPC Tasks Edo Farmers On Pineapple Export

The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has tasked farmers in Edo to adopt best practices that will make Nigeria Pineapple gain global acceptance.  Dr Ezra Yakusak, the Executive Director, NEPC, made the call at the Council’s capacity building work...
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LADOL, Samsung Heavy Industries Reaffirm Partnership
February 10, 2022 No Responses

LADOL, Samsung Heavy Industries Reaffirm Partnership

By ebosele@hotmail.com  — Three years after legal dispute, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHIN) Nigeria Limited and LADOL Integrated Logistics Free Zone Enterprise (LADOL), announced Wednesday historic settlement of outstanding issues currently before the N...
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Petrol Queues Persist In Abuja
February 10, 2022 No Responses

Petrol Queues Persist In Abuja

Motorists in Abuja on Wednesday continued to experience hardship in the purchase of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, for the fourth day running.  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that retail outlets around Maitama, Wuse, Gwarimpa,...
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Union Threatens To Disrupt MTN Service, Gives 14-Day Ultimatum
February 9, 2022 No Responses

Union Threatens To Disrupt MTN Service, Gives 14-Day Ultimatum

The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has threatened to disrupt MTN Nigeria telecommunications service if the union’s demands were not met by Feb. 23, 2022.  The PTECSSAN President, Mr Opeyemi T...
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Valentine: Fidelity Bank Set To Delight Customers With Euphoria Event
February 9, 2022 No Responses

Valentine: Fidelity Bank Set To Delight Customers With Euphoria Event

Customers of Fidelity Bank are in for a treat this Valentine as the Bank has announced plans to host a delightful evening of music, fun games and delightful experiences for its customers.  Tagged The Euphoria and scheduled for Saturday, 19 Febru...
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CBN, FMAN Support 150,000 Wheat Farmers In 15 States
February 9, 2022 No Responses

CBN, FMAN Support 150,000 Wheat Farmers In 15 States

The Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN) on Tuesday says it has provided support to 150,000 farmers to accelerate wheat cultivation across 15 states in the country.  Dr Aliyu Samaila, FMAN’s National Programme Manager, Wheat Development Project, ...
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Insurance Industry Generates N508b Premium In 2021, Pays N224b Claims
February 9, 2022 No Responses

Insurance Industry Generates N508b Premium In 2021, Pays N224b Claims

The Chairman, Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Mr Ganiyu Musa, on Tuesday said the insurance industry generated N508 billion Gross Premium in 2021, out of which N224 billion was paid as claims. Musa, who said this at a news briefing in...
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FirstBank Lauds JAN On Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
February 9, 2022 No Responses

FirstBank Lauds JAN On Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

FirstBank Nigeria Ltd. has applauded Junior Achievement Worldwide (JA Worldwide) for its nomination for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.  A statement issued on Tuesday described JA Worldwide as the parent body of Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) and othe...
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