RCCG to float foundation to drive agribusiness among youths
2021-02-28
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ekiti Region 25, floats foundation to drive agribusiness among youth members to tackle unemployment.Continue Reading
Agric Institute advocates early distribution of inputs to farmers
2021-02-28
By Mustapha Yauri The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has urged government to distribute inputs to farmers early, in order for the beneficiaries to harvest the desired outcomes of such interventions. Prof. Mohammed-Faguji Ishiyaku, Director of the institute, gave the advice while speaking to theContinue Reading
How coronavirus stalled resuscitation of Ajaokuta Steel Plant
2021-02-28
Coronavirus pandemic stalls resuscitation of Ajaokuta Steel Plant, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite says.Continue Reading
We will eliminate multiple taxation in mining sector – FG
2021-02-28
By Folasade Akpan The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, has assured miners that the Federal Government would eliminate multiple taxation in the mining sector. Adegbite gave the assurance on Sunday in Abuja at a forum of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that theContinue Reading
FG packages Barite for global market – Minister
2021-02-28
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has packaged the mineral, known as Barite, found in Nigeria to meet international standards to attract revenue for the nation. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, made the announcement in Abuja on Sunday at a forum of the News AgencyContinue Reading
BENCCIMA lauds nationwide survey of business establishments
2021-02-27
By Joy Odigie The Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA), has commended the ongoing survey of business establishments in the country. Mr John Imalingmhe, Director-General of the chamber, said the National Business Sample Survey (NBSS) being conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) was a welcomeContinue Reading
Petrol: Support deregulation, CSOs urge labour
2021-02-27
CONCSOPES has called on organised labour to support government’s efforts to deregulate the downstream oil and gas sector.Continue Reading
Emefiele tasks bank CEOs, others to reset economy
2021-02-26
The Governor of CBN Mr Godwin Emefiele, has urged Bank CEOs and other stakeholders to work together to reset the Nigerian economy.Continue Reading
Group urges measures to tackle dwindling fortunes in oil palm sector
2021-02-26
OPGAN has called for pragmatic steps by relevant government agencies to tackle the dwindling fortunes of the nation’s oil palm sector.Continue Reading
Osinbajo advocates knowledge-based regulation for cryptocurrency
2021-02-26
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says there is need to develop a robust regulatory regime that is thoughtful and knowledge-based for cryptocurrency. Osinbajo said that rather than adopt a policy that prohibited cryptocurrency operations in the country, regulators must act with knowledge and not fear. Osinbajo’s spokesman, LaoluContinue Reading
