By Suleiman Shehu The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has advised cocoa farmers to shun unethical practices which have been leading to avoidable losses in cocoa production. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, gave the advice during the 60th anniversary of the Cocoa ResearchContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has stated that the re-appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajia Fatimah Shinkafi, followed the requisite due process. The Assistant Director of Information & Public Relations, Mrs Chinwe Ekwugha, made this known in a statementContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reiterated its commitment to addressing and resolving critical regulatory challenges within the wholesale supply sector for natural gas and petroleum liquids. The Chief Executive Officer of NMDPRA, Mr Farouk Ahmed, said this during a stakeholder sensitisationContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said that the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act will help tackle corruption in the country. He said this at an event in Abuja, on Monday, organised by the Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA)Continue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Mr Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ltd., says Africa’s energy sector needs over 200 billion dollars in annual investments to meet its energy and climate goals. Mshelbila spoke at the networking session reception, hosted by Nigeria LNG in Berlin, Germany,Continue Reading
By Daniel Obaje As Nigerian football gains global recognition, these players are set to make a significant impact in 2025. Here’s a closer look at the stars to watch: 1. Ademola Lookman (Winger, Atalanta) Ademola Lookman’s performances for Atalanta in Serie A have earned him a nomination for the prestigiousContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the N20 billion Consumer Credit fund introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the automotive industry will boost local production of vehicles. The group in a statement, on Tuesday, signed by Mr Emeka Nwankpa, its Chairman, and MrContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has pledged to explore various means to improve Nigeria’s security. Oluyede made this statement while addressing State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday. He reassured the President of his commitment to achieving betterContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Niger has engaged stakeholders to discuss the nationwide sensitisation on security, tax reform bills and get-rich-quick syndrome. The Director General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the meeting was a nationwide sensitisation campaign on five critical issues affecting theContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Amb. Richard Mills, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, says his country is working to strengthen healthcare, transparency, and human rights in Nigeria, stressing that the nation requires progress in key areas. Mills, who made this known in a statement issued by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on MondayContinue Reading
