FG disburses N61m to farmers in Ondo
The Federal Government has disbursed more than N60 million to farmers under its incubators/incubatees model programme. The State IFAD/LIFE-ND Project Manager, Mr Adewale Ademola made […]
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Buhari seeks Senate’s approval of 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8bn
The Senate on Tuesday received President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the approval of the 2021 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N895.8 billion. President of the Senate, […]
IPMAN backs NNPC, PPMC online products centralisation policy
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has backed the new centralisation policy of online products by (NNPC) and the Pipeline and Products Marketing […]
Indiscriminate borehole drilling may cause land shrinking, building collapse -Consultant
A Water Resources Consultant, Mr Matthew Offie has urged Nigerians to adhere to code of practice when drilling boreholes to avoid possible shrinking of land […]
NNS LANA to facilitate improved charting, maritime activities – Navy Hydrographer
The Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Chukwuemeka Okafor, says the recently acquired Hydrographic ship, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) LANA, will enhance the charting […]
5G will become fastest adopted mobile generation in history- Report
Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company says that 5G will soon become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history. Ericsson made this known in a statement […]
Mangu regional water dam to be completed Dec 2022 -Contractor
The contractor handling Mangu Regional Water Dam is optimistic that the project will be completed by December 2022. Mr Amine Abou-Gaoude, the Project Manager, Infloest […]
NDLEA arrests 2 drug peddlers, seizes codeine, diazepam
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two drug dealers, Martins Ejiofor, 31 and Bala Mohammed, 33, with 24.450 kilogrammes […]
Amber Energy Drink marks 1 year in market
Amber Energy Drink, made by Energy Drinks Ltd, says it is committed to delivering on its brand promise, as it celebrates one year of arrival […]
Inland Dry Ports: Lack of funds, land , affecting take off- NSC
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has listed lack of funds and availability of land as factors affecting the commencement of Inland Dry Ports in the […]
It’s Easy to Say Ban Open Grazing: The Challenge is Transition to a New System of Livestock Production, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Everybody is saying today that that we must ban open grazing based on pastoralism and establish ranches for animal breeding. What people are not saying […]
Niger Govt pledges support for local content in fabrication industry
The Niger government has promised to encourage the development of fabrication industries that would depend on local content to industrialise the state. Dr Mustapha Jibril, […]
Proposed high tariff on sanitary products danger to menstrual hygiene, says Tallen
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen has said that the proposed tariff increase in sanitary products poses danger to Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM). […]
NNPC urges indigenous coys to take advantage of upstream investment opportunities
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has urged indigenous companies to take advantage of opportunities in the upstream sector to become key players in the […]
Study shows higher than normal mortality rate for very sick COVID-19 patients in Africa
A new ground breaking study on COVID-19 by Africa-based Professors has indicated that adult mortality from 30 days of the coronavirus, after being admitted to […]
NITDA urges LASG to implement data protection in health sector
Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called on Lagos State to fully implement Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) to protect […]
Dangote cement vows to close demand-supply gaps
Dangote Cement Plc has restated commitment to meet the demand gap and ensure the availability of cement products across the country. The Group Chief Sales […]
Hypertension: Experts advise on regular check-up
The Nigerian Hypertension Society on Monday emphasised the need for regular medical check-up as part of measures to reduce the risk of complications from hypertension. […]
Nigerian farmers raise alarm as insecurity threatens food availability
Some stakeholders in the agriculture sector have appealed to the Federal Government to intensify efforts in curbing banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, as these can threaten […]
Remittance inflows to Nigeria declines by 28% in 2020 – World Bank
The World Bank says remittance inflows to Nigeria declined by 28 per cent in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic. The Bank also said remittance flows […]
Boosting development in North-West via World Bank-funded projects
The Community and Social Development Project of the World Bank (CSDP) is a programme initiated to boost development in poor communities. Thirty states are participating […]
Immunology Society urges FG to boost funding for health sector
The Nigerian Society for Immunology (NSI) has urged the Federal Government to boost funding to the health sector so that it could tackle diseases peculiar […]
Students’ welfare will be my priority, says FUOYE VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Fasina, has promised to make students’ welfare a priority. Fasina gave the assurance when a […]
Lagos to develop infectious disease research centre
Lagos State Government is working on developing an infectious disease research centre to enable local researchers develop vaccines in response to epidemics. The state Gov. […]
NGO trains youths on vocational skills in Enugu
Potter’s Wheel Foundation in collaboration with the Enugu State Ministry of Youths and Sports has announced availability of 54 vocational skills for youths. The President […]