Notwithstanding the challenges militating against the planned massive production in agriculture the sector still gave the country a handsome earning during the second quarter of this year. This is contained in the report on the performance of the economy in the second quarter by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The agency said the agriculture…
The government of Enugu State, on Monday, cautioned butchers as well as poultry farmers against the sale of animals and chickens that died under mysterious circumstances to unsuspecting members of the public. The caution was contained in a press release co-signed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Ikechukwu Obi, and that of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the strengthening of relations between Nigeria and the European Union, particularly in addressing malnutrition and other humanitarian challenges in the country. Shettima recently expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the EU’s support noting there was a need for continued collaboration between the two partners during a courtesy visit by an…
Inmates at the correctional centres in the country should be treated with dignity. That is the position of Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior under whose supervision the correctional centres are placed. He expressed dismay at the reported dehumanising conditions to which inmates of the Afokang Custodial Centre in Calabar, Cross River State, are…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has expressed readiness to partner with Babanna Border Development Agency (BBDA) to check agricultural activities at the border. Speaking while playing host to the Management of the Agency led by its Director-General, Mohammed Garba Danladi, in Abuja recently, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security,…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released a report on the cost of the national average Healthy Diet (CoHD). In it it is shown that the average cost of a healthy diet is N1,265 per adult per day in July 2024. The report is tagged “Cost of a Healthy Diet July 2024.” NBS said…
In a bid to boost food security and harness opportunities in the dry season farming in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration has distributed 31 tractors and over 102,000 seedlings to farmers across the state. Unveiling his plans recently, Adeleke disclosed that he has committed N8bn to the acquisition of tractors and farm clearing equipment…
The World Bank’s latest Finance and Prosperity 2024 report has revealed that Nigeria will require an estimated $2.4 billion, equivalent to about 0.6 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), to shield its households from falling into poverty after experiencing a climate shock. This projection shows the severe financial impact that climate-related events, such…
About eleven indigenous companies have applied to the federal government asking for an extension in the tax holiday they have enjoyed for some years now. The argument is for the government to assist them to weather the current economic downturn in the country. Among these companies is Dangote Fertiliser Limited. This information is contained in…
The Premium Bread Makers Association of Nigeria, (PBAN) have denied using substandard or unwholesome ingredients. The Breadmakers made the denial following a recent report on the use of saccharin in bread production. PBAN President, Mr. Emmanuel Onuorah, in a statement on Thursday, said its members do not use substandard or unwholesome materials in their bakeries…
