By Deji Abdulwahab Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has attributed the sharp decline in Basmati rice prices to the escalating civil unrest and widespread protests in Iran. IREF said this in a statement on Monday, adding that the situation had created uncertainty across trade channels and triggered a sharp softeningContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nigeria has reaffirmed the country’s firm commitment to preserving its stability, security, social calm, and lawful reforms. It also warned against any form of foreign interference, saying such would further complicate the situation and undermine the interests ofContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Mr Dominic Nwuzor, ex-manager of late Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, popularly Known as ‘Mr Ibu’, has appealed to Enugu State government to offer scholarships to the late actor’s children. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday inContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Dr. Ja’afaru Sa’ad, development and national security expert, says Nigeria can significantly boost foreign exchange earnings and create large-scale employment by unlocking five dormant national industrial assets he described as the country’s “Hidden NNPCLs.” Sa’ad, disclosed this in an executive advisory to President Bola Tinubu submitted throughContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has called for stronger community-based responses, to assist in tackling insecurity in parts of the country. Sani made the call on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Vanguard for Democratic Coalition (NVDC) has backed renewed efforts to impeach Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara. NVDC Coordinator Mr Felix White, in a statement on Saturday, urged the Rivers State House of Assembly to enforce constitutional provisions after the governor allegedly failed to present the 2026Continue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri An economic development expert has called for the urgent establishment of a National Revenue Regeneration and Financial Corporation (NRRFC) to shield Nigeria from fiscal collapse and fast-track economic diversification. Dr Ja’afaru Sa’ad, Chairman and Founder of the Galadiman Ruwa Centre (GSCLC), a Non Governmental Organisation, made theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) have signed an MoU to enhance soil health, fertiliser efficiency and farm productivity in Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja, IITA Director-General, Dr Simeon Ehui, said the MoU supports theContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Federal Government has urged Nigerian farmers to drive an agricultural revolution through local processing and export-oriented production to accelerate economic diversification. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, made the call on Thursday in Abuja while delivering the opening address at the GeneralContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Dr Ojo Ajanaku, has said Nigeria could earn $10 billion annually from cashew production, with $3 billion coming from cashew sales alone. Ajanaku made this known on Wednesday during a press conference organised ahead of the 4thContinue Reading
