Reps to investigate agricultural loans, disbursement to farmers
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on banking and currency to investigate disbursements of all agricultural loans and credit facilities to farmers.This followed […]
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Environmentalist tasks oil firms on onshore pollution cleaning
An environmentalist, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has urged oil firms in the Niger Delta to clean up polluted onshore sites before moving their activities offshore. Bassey […]
CBN to empower cultivation of 80,000 hectares of cotton – Emefiele
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Gov. of CBN says the bank aims at empowering the cultivation of 80, 000 hectares of cotton in 2021. According to the […]
Makinde inaugurates annual farmers’ support programme
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday inaugurated the Annual State Farmers’ Support Programme through which 20,000 small-holder farmers received improved seedlings, farm implements […]
WHO validates Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. WHO, in a statement, said that the validation gives countries, funders, procuring […]
Bauchi State to revive moribund workshops for visually-challenged people
The Bauchi State Agency for People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) says it will revive six moribund workshops for visually-challenged persons for inclusive governance and empowerment. Bauchi State […]
First Hausa international TV station commences operations in Kano
First Hausa International television station, Tambarin, has commenced operations in Kano.The Deputy Chairman of the station, Muhammad Sani Utai, made the disclosure during a press conference […]
Yobe expends N2.5b on agric sector in 2 years
Yobe government says it has spent N2.5 billion from 2019 till date to boost agricultural production in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural […]
Bagudu tasks NIPSS on shoring up nation’s revenue
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has tasked the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, Jos, to come up with tenable ways, to […]
Diversification: LCCI seeks FG’s intervention on hinderances to agric sector
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has tasked the Federal Government to fashion out measures that would enable Nigeria achieve its diversification agenda […]
Coronavirus: G20 leaders call for urgent, immediate action to overcome pandemic
World leaders met in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday at the Global Health Summit, co-hosted by the European Commission and Italy, to adopt an agenda to overcome the […]
Nollywood produces 416 movies in Q1, 2021-NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nollywood produced 416 movies in Quarter One of 2021 (Q1, 2021) compared to 903 in Q4, 2020. NBS […]
Adolescent girls produce 15,000 reusable sanitary pads in Kaduna – Official
Some adolescent girls in Rigasa community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have produced about 15,000 reusable sanitary pads using local materials. Mr Yusha’u […]
Ukraine orders 130 electric locomotives from France
Ukraine has struck a deal with France for Paris to supply 130 electric locomotives worth around 900 million euros (1.09 billion dollars). Part of the […]
FCT farmers ready for wet season planting
Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday announced that they have cleared their farmlands in readiness for the 2021 planting. According to them, […]
NCDMB to showcase opportunities in oil, gas industry at 2021 fair
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says it will showcase opportunities in the oil and gas industry at the Nigerian Oil and Gas […]
Nigeria cannot start local production of COVID-19 vaccines yet, says FG
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that local production of COVID-19 vaccines cannot start now in Nigeria. Ehanire made this known in […]
Job creation: NDE trains 26 persons on environmental beautification in Ebonyi
The Federal Government on Wednesday began a three-month training of 26 persons on environment beautification in Ebonyi, as part of its efforts to reduce unemployment […]
Disease surveillance: Virologist urges shift from human to animals
Following the rise in zoonotic diseases, a Virologist, Dr Solomon Chollom, wants disease surveillance and remote monitoring to shift from human to animal hosts. Chollom […]
Kebbi, NNPC cassava-ethanol production programme excites Gov Bagudu
Gov. Abubakar Bagudu has expressed gratitude that the State -NNPC Cassava-based Ethanol production has blossomed successfully. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ethanol is […]
Okowa tasks FG on Gas Revolution Industrial Park Project
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on the Federal Government to resume work on the Gas Revolution Industrial Park project in Ogidigben, Warri South-West […]
Reps move to ascertain level of food security in Nigeria
The House of Representatives on Wednesday moved to ascertain the level of food security in the country, following the adoption of a motion by Rep. […]
Youths in Oyo State engaged in agriculture businesses smile to their banks
Youths in Oyo State engaged in agriculture businesses with support of two international organisations are smiling to their banks. Support came to the youths from […]
Brazil’s health authority rejects Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V
Brazil’s National Health Regulation Agency (Anvisa) on Tuesday declared itself against the import of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V. The agency lacks “consistent and […]
Ebonyi Govt. drills residents on water quality
The Ebonyi government on Monday called on its residents to always ensure that the water they drink is of good quality.The government advised that where […]