In line with the Federal Government’s directive to ban single-use plastics (SUPs) in all ministries, departments, agencies, and projects, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has established a 16-member Environment Champion Group. Led by HYPREP Project Coordinator Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, the group was inaugurated at the Project Coordination Office (PCO) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State,…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has reacted to the new price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, warning of a high possibility of a rise in inflation figures, impacting household budgets. In a statement by its Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, on Wednesday, the association enumerated the impacts of the petrol price adding…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, in an appeal during the visit of the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Amina Mohammed, to Nigeria recently called for a more robust partnership with the United Nations to achieve sustainable agricultural development and food security. Kyari, who spoke at the partnership meeting emphasised the…
Illegal miners will no longer have it cool in Nigeria. This is because the authorities have decided to haunt them and stop their illegal activities, which have over the time negatively impacted the economy. Following this development, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has taken decisive action against illegal mining in Kogi and…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has dismissed claims that it plans to regulate the prices of food items and other commodities in the Nigerian market. It clarified that its recent directives are solely aimed at curbing exploitative practices and maintaining a competitive marketplace in a statement by its Director, Special Duties and Strategic…
The chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy, Taiwo Oyedele said the committee has proposed the removal of taxes on food, public transportation, and house rents, to ease the financial burdens of Nigerians. Oyedele during an interview with Channels TV in Abuja said the proposal also includes the exemption of value-added tax (VAT) on…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has condemned an online media report titled “Investigation: Milk or Mimic: Nigeria’s Dairy Market, a Hub for Inferior EU Products” dated August 27, 2024. NAFDAC through its official X handle, formerly Twitter, on Sunday said milk which is modified in composition by the addition…
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali-Pate, has offered free medical outreach to flood victims in Bauchi State. Inspecting the outreach in Misau and Katagum Local Government Areas of the state on Sunday, Ali-Pate said the outreach was available to as many victims as possible. According to him, the outreach is being…
The President of the Nigerian Economic Society, Professor Adeola Adenikinju, has emphasized that to achieve food security, Nigeria should adopt the bold agricultural policies implemented by countries like Indonesia and India. He stressed the need for agricultural modernisation through enhanced access to technology, inputs, and irrigation. Professor Adenikinju shared these insights during his presentation on…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for the growth of key sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, small and medium enterprises, and services. These sectors, he emphasised, are crucial for placing the state’s economy on a competitive footing. Governor Fubara gave this charge during the inauguration of the…
