FG, IFAD-SAPZ to boost Nigeria’s agro-industrial dev’t

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By FeliciA Imohimi The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme have pledged to make all states across the country agro-industrial hubs by 2026. Dr Dede Ekoue, Country Director, IFAD, made the pledge at the 1st joint Federal Government/IFAD Supervision Mission Wrap-Up ofContinue Reading

FG considers PPPs to fund key science, technology projects

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  Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government says it is considering private sector funding through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for key projects in the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.   This is contained in a statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, the Acting Head, Media and Publicity, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory CommissionContinue Reading

FG to boost airline passenger experiences through inclusive regulation

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By Gabriel Agbeja Capt. Chris Najomo, Acting Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), says the Federal Government will improve airline passenger experiences through inclusive regulation. Najomo said this in his opening remarks at the North-Central Regional Air Transportation Summit 2024 in Abuja. He was represented by Capt. DonaldContinue Reading

FG to harness Kogi’s natural resources for sustainable dev’t  

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By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has pledged to partner with the Kogi government to harness its natural resources for sustainable economic development. Sen. Heineken Lokpobri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), stated this on Thursday in Abuja when Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, paid him a courtesy visit.Continue Reading

Stakeholders seek FG’s support for agroecology in Nigeria

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By Eric James Ochigbo Some stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for the Federal Government’s support for agroecology to enhance production of healthier food and to ensure environmental sustainability in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at the second regional workshop on agroecology organised byContinue Reading