Naira-for-Crude and matters arising

By Deborah Coker, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Recently, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directed the full implementation of the Naira-for-Crude policy for local refiners. The Naira-for-Crude policy, introduced in 2024, entails the sale of crude oil to domestic refineries– Dangote Refinery and others in naira instead of U.S. dollars.Continue Reading

Usman commends BUWDA for skill acquisition centre in Borno

By Felicia Imohimi Dr Bukar Usman, former Permanent Secretary in the presidency, has commended the Bura Women Development Association (BUWDA) for successfully establishing a skill acquisition centre in Marama, Hawul Local Government Area, Borno State. Usman, President of the Bukar Usman Foundation and President of the Nigerian Folklore Society (NFS),Continue Reading

IFAD LIFE-ND: Cross River making impact, says country director

By Christian Njoku Ms Dede Ekoue, the Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says Cross River is driving transformational impact in its project in Nigeria. Ekoue said this on Monday during the inauguration and hand-over of open market stalls, toilet and solar powered borehole in Uruandung Community, AkpabuyoContinue Reading

NDE resettles 5,532 beneficiaries trained in various skills nationwide

By Stanley Nwanosike The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says it recently concluded the nationwide resettlement of 5,532 beneficiaries trained in various skills under its Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. The Director-General of NDE, Dr Silas Agara, said this on Sunday during the NDE Special Day at the ongoing 36th EnuguContinue Reading

NSDC, Chinese firm sign bn sugar production deal in Nigeria

By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and Chinese conglomerate, SINOMACH have agreed to jointly develop a large-scale sugarcane cultivation and processing project in Nigeria. Executive Secretary of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja,Continue Reading