By Abigael Joshua The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), an NGO, has called for urgent action to ensure women’s full and equitable inclusion in energy transition. Dr Michael David, the Executive-Director of GIFSEP, made the call on Friday in Abuja while addressing a news conference. “AContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s vast coastline and inland waters hold immense potential for economic growth, job creation, and food security. However, this promise is being undermined by the persistent menace of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. Experts warn that illegal fishing not only drainsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list is a significant milestone that strengthens the country’s financial credibility. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) made this known in a statement issued by Mr Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, MediaContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The President of the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Federation (NBSF), Uche Odozor, says plans are underway to position Nigeria as the headquarters of baseball and softball in Africa. Odozor disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, saying the country isContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi WorldFish, an international non-governmental organisation, says Nigeria’s aquaculture sector produces about 500,000 metric tonnes of fish annually, making the country the largest aquaculture producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr Charles Iyangbe, Country Representative of WorldFish Nigeria, disclosed this at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Fisheries Society ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called for a more robust implementation of local content policies to stimulate the nation’s economy, create jobs, and drive industrialisation. The engineers made the call at the 2025 Annual Workshop of the Nigerian Content Development Committee (NCDC) in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The government has trained and empowered its retired officers in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, on entrepreneurship skills development and agro- allied enterprises. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, stated this at the 5th Edition of the Entrepreneurship SkillsContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo A coalition of stakeholders under the auspices of the National Cassava Industrialisation Group (NCIG) has endorsed the Cassava Flour Mandatory Inclusion into Flour Production Establishment Bill. The National Co-Convener, Dr Tony Bello, said the coalition has submitted a memorandum in support of the bill to the NationalContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders across Nigeria’s agribusiness sector have pledged their commitment to strengthen multi-stakeholder partnerships for youth skills development and inclusive growth in the agricultural sector. Mr Sadiq Rabiu, Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, (OSAP-CD) said this in Abuja after receiving United Nations Institute for TrainingContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Chairman of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC) is to partner with the Plateau Government on strengthening justice sector reforms and good governance in the state. Prof. Dakas Dakas, SAN, made this known when he received the Plateau Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Philemon Daffi,Continue Reading
