By EricJames Ochigbo A coalition of foreign and Nigeria based agro companies led by Shine Bridge Incorporated has indicated interest to partner with the Federal Government on large scale commercial cassava processing and food manufacturing. Shine Bridge is a U.S.-based agricultural policy think-tank and food technology transfer company. Dr TonyContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has identified the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) 2022 as one of the critical pathways to achieving Net Zero Carbon Emission. The Commission’s Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, said this at its Investors’ Forum on Wednesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring comprehensive economic security for all Nigerians. Tinubu said this would be achieved through addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable system. He said this when he received members of the Afenifere2, the Yoruba Socio-Cultural organization,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) rebounded on Wednesday, gaining N57 billion to close at N56.504 trillion. This increase follows eight consecutive sessions of losses. The market capitalisation, which opened at N56.447 trillion, rose by 0.10 per cent to reach N56.504 trillion by the close of trading. Similarly,Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has declared April 7 as National Police Day. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made this known on Monday night during the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony held in the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. He identified a complete overhaul ofContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi A consultancy firm, Sydani Group, has called on the Federal Government to improve on the educational access, healthcare and other initiatives, to boost the nation’s Human Capital Development (HCD) index. The Director of Sydani Fellowship Programme, Mr Sunday Atobatele, made the call on Monday at a roundtableContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Mr Noble Ajuonu, Head, Sydani Technologies Ltd., has urged the Federal Government to harmonise National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to tackle crimes and insecurity in the country. Ajuonu made the call on Monday at a media roundtable, organised by Sydani Group in Abuja.Continue Reading
Veteran broadcaster, Dr Danladi Bako, on Sunday, congratulated Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, as the institution’s UDUS Campus Radio 89.7 FM commenced full broadcast. Bako congratulated the institution in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The broadcaster, who holds a traditional title ofContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Dr Bello Maigari, the Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for helping to widen the revenue base of the Fund. A statement by the EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said that Maigari gave the commendation whenContinue Reading
Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to use its wide reach to educate Nigerians on the sacrifices made by the military toward stabilising the country. He also urged NAN to support the military as it strives toContinue Reading
