Nigeria targets 40 metric tonnes of cassava per hectare — FMARD
Mrs Karima Babangida, a Director at FMARD, has said that Nigeria has the potential to produce more than 40 metric tonnes per hectare (mt/ha).
CBN presents Edo Best Farmer Award to LAPO client
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Benin branch, has presented the Edo Best Farmer of the Year 2020 Award to Mr John Osagie.
CBN disburses N85bn as credit support to 80 health projects, says Director
The CBN says it has disbursed over N85 billion to no fewer than 80 projects, under its Healthcare Credit Support scheme.
UNICEF chief: $1bn more needed for COVAX COVID-19 vaccine rollout
UNICEF has urged countries to contribute more money to help poor countries to access COVID-19 Vaccines, saying around $1 billion is needed.
Rise above limitations – C &I Leasing urges women
The CEO C& I Leasing Plc., Mr Andrew Otike-Odibi, has advised women to rise above challenges they face in the business landscape.
EFCC opposes plans by Maina’ s lawyer to withdraw from trial
EFCC has opposed the plan by Sani Katu, SAN, counsel to Abdulrasheed Maina, Chairman, of PRTT, to withdraw his appearance in the trial.
Customs intercepts smuggled goods worth N79m in Katsina
NCS Area Command in Katsina, says it intercepted smuggled goods worth N79million between February and March 2021.
AIB investigates Air Peace Boeing 737-300 aircraft burst tyre — says official
AIB Nigeria says it has begun investigation into the Air Peace Boeing 737-300 aircraft that had a burst tyre, while landing in Lagos.
Bauchi State receives 150,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Bauchi State government on Wednesday received 150,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines allocated by the NPHCDA.
NGO donates water schemes to 5 FCT communities
WASH MATA Initiatives, an NGO with support from BOI has donated one motorised water scheme to five communities each in the FCT.