NSE: Indices drop further by 0.44%
2021-03-03
Sell pressure continues on the nation’s bourse with indices dropping further by 0.44 per cent due to profit taking in MTN Nigeria.Continue Reading
AfCFTA can transform Africa’s food system, says FAO
2021-03-03
FAO says the African Continental Free Trade Area is a unique opportunity for the transformation of the continent’s food system.Continue Reading
Reps to investigate crude oil allocation under DSDP
2021-03-03
By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the allocation of crude oil under the Direct Sale Direct Purchase (DSDP) scheme. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance by Rep.Abubakar Yallema (APC-Sokoto) at Wednesday’s plenary. Speaking on the motion, Yallema said it wasContinue Reading
Institute to train 75,000 agricultural extension agents
2021-03-03
By Mustapha Yauri The National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, is to train 75,000 agricultural extension agents on best agricultural practices to enhance food production in Nigeria. Prof. Emmanuel Ikani, Executive Director, NAERLS told newsmen on Wednesday in Zaria that already, 12,600 agriculturalContinue Reading
Bayelsa Govt to partner ITF in training, agricultural dev’t
2021-03-03
By Shedrack Fran The Bayelsa Government says it will collaborate with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) for a comprehensive agricultural policy that includes training, and promotion of self-reliance. The Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo spoke on Wednesday when a delegation of ITF from the Bayelsa Area Office paid him aContinue Reading
Kaduna Govt to enlarge citizen’s input in 2022 budget – Official
2021-03-03
By Philip Yatai The Kaduna State Government has begun preparations for the 2022 budget and promised to open more spaces for citizens to engage in the process. Mr Idris Suleiman, Director Budget, Planning and Budget Commission stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in KadunaContinue Reading
LCCI projects increased inflation rate for February
2021-03-02
LCCI has projected an increase within the range of one per cent in the Nigerian headline inflation index for February, 2021.Continue Reading
NERC to review Meter Asset Provider initiative
2021-03-02
NERC says it is in the process of reviewing the Meter Asset Provider Regulation 2018 to fast-track closure of the existing metering gap.Continue Reading
Stakeholders urge review of regulations on ease of doing business
2021-03-02
Capital market stakeholders have called for periodic review of laws and regulations across the country to enhance ease of doing business.Continue Reading
NSE market capitalisation drops N123bn on Nestle loss
2021-03-02
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The nation’s bourse closed trading on Tuesday on a negative note, due to price depreciation posted by Nestle and other 25 stocks. Consequently, the benchmark index declined by 233.81 or 0.59 per cent to 39,697.62 from 39,931.63 achieved on Monday. Accordingly, the month-to-date and year-to-date losses increasedContinue Reading
