By Kadiri Abdulrahman The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the global economy has improved tremendously amid uncertainty. The IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, gave the description in Washington while making a presentation on the “Global Policy Agenda” at the ongoing Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group. According to Georgieva,Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria Nigeria’s aviation industry began in the 1930s with the establishment of the first airlines and airmail services. Over the years, the sector has shown resilience and adaptability through various challenges, including economic fluctuations and safety concerns before and after independence. According to aviationContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has called on schools across the country to key into the Young Farmers’ Club initiative as part of efforts to boost food security, productivity, and agricultural inclusivity. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, made the call during a visitContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) says the Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron, Akwa Ibom, is fully equipped to undertake world class maritime education. Mrs Domo Umoekpe, Head, Public Affairs, MAN, quoted Mr Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General, IMO, as making the expression after receiving the needs and achievementsContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) says Kenya lost 20.4 billion Kenyan shillings (about 158 million dollars) in five years due to delays in adopting biotechnology. Dr Daniel Willy, Senior Manager, Policy, Agribusiness and Commercialisation at AATF, said this on the sidelines of the ongoing World CongressContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), a non-governmental organisation, has pledged to combat hunger among Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through inclusive agricultural empowerment initiatives. Dr Michael David, Executive Director of GIFSEP, made the pledge in Abuja on Friday during the organisation’s 10th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Nigerian Government says it is targeting a 47 per cent emission reduction by 2030. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said this at the 2025 Edition of the Africa Climate Forum in Abuja. The 2025 ACF has as theme “Bolder, Greener, and BetterContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has announced plans to promote all-year-round farming as part of efforts to boost food production across the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, stated this in Abuja at a ministerial news conference to mark the 2025 World FoodContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Federal Government is set to launch a national campaign to promote Made-in-Nigeria goods and services under the Nigeria First policy as part of efforts to revitalise the manufacturing sector. President Bola Tinubu made this known in Lagos at the fifth Adeola Odutola Lecture by the ManufacturersContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has intensified investment in agriculture through the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation to empower smallholder farmers and boost food and nutrition security in the country. The Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation initiative aims to empower smallholder farmers with modern equipment, reduce manual labour, and increase yields.Continue Reading
