By Doris Esa The Federal Government and the European Union (EU) are collaborating to improve food security and food systems in Nigeria through climate-smart technologies. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, stated this at the unveiling of the EU–Nigeria Twinning Project on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Ali Rabiu, says that addressing the challenges in the power sector requires a holistic approach. Rabiu made the remark while speaking at a webinar organised by the NSE Board of Fellows. He said the approach requires innovation,Continue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara Government has expressed displeasure at the lackadaisical attitude of some council chairmen to routine immunisation of children in their area. The Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, expressed the government’s displeasure at the First Quarterly Meeting of the Kwara State Taskforce on Immunisation, in Ilorin. Alabi,Continue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, says strengthening animal welfare standards and adoption of sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. Maiha stated this at a conference on animal welfare and sustainable animal system organised by the Animal Welfare ClubContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to strengthen women’s economic empowerment and promote greater gender inclusion in Nigeria’s capital market. The collaboration was highlighted during a strategic visit by the Minister of Women Affairs and SocialContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has partnered with some construction companies to curb the destruction of fibre-optic cables and telecommunication infrastructure during construction projects. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partnership, which includes other stakeholders, was reached atContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye A non-governmental organisation, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to urgently intervene and protect Nigerians from rising menace of fraudulent land sales across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Executive Director of CASER, Mr Frank Tietie,Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for demonstrating purposeful leadership in the country. Sule gave the commendation in Abuja during his investiture as Patron of the institute. He said the investiture reflected progress, development and the institute’s commitmentContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The domestic bourse, on Tuesday, rebounded with N1.086 trillion profit, following gains from some large and medium capitalised stocks. Investors’ renewed interest in John Holt, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings, Legend Interest, Airtel Africa, Zichis Agro Allied Industries and 32 other advancing stocks drove the market higher. The marketContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie The former president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Daniel Igali, has reiterated the state`s readiness to host the upcoming Gov. Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. Igali told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the state is set toContinue Reading
