The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has donated Agricultural inputs to the Jigawa state government. The inputs include 10,000 Water Pumps with all accessories, 10,000 pieces of Knapsack’s sprayers, 10.000 liters of Herbicides, 10,000 liters of Pesticide and 10,000 liters of Organic Fertilisers. The move is to support agricultural transformation in the…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has emphasised the use of continuous reinforced concrete pavement technology on select roads across the country, particularly in flood-prone areas and locations with high water tables that see heavy traffic. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations Mohammed Ahmed, Umahi emphasised the…
The Bauchi State Government has initiated strategic measures ahead of the upcoming rainy season to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Wanka, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting on sustainable flood disaster management. Wanka stressed the importance of collaboration, particularly with communities that experienced severe…
Manufacturers in Nigeria recorded a slight boost in confidence during the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by increased consumer demand in the festive season, according to the latest Manufacturers CEOs Confidence Index (MCCI) report by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). The aggregate MCCI rose by 0.5 points to 50.7 in Q4 2024, up from…
Rice prices are projected to decline by 11 per cent in 2025/2026 due to favourable weather conditions and increased global production, according to the 2025 annual commodities review and outlook report by AFEX, a leading commodity exchange platform. “The global rice market is poised for potential price relief in 2025, driven by expectations of strong…
Companies in the consumer goods segment of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd (NGX) paid a total of N603bn in taxes to the federal government. The Chief Executive Officer, NGX, Jude Chiemeka disclosed this during the fact behind the figures of PZ Cussons. Chiemeka revealed this in an appeal to the federal government to provide infrastructural support…
Kogi State has witnessed significant growth in its agricultural sector, with 76 farm clusters covering 10,000 hectares of land cultivated by over 8,000 farmers under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo administration. This was disclosed by Ismaila Isah, the Media Aide to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, while speaking to journalists in Kaduna on Sunday….
The Valentine celebration may have come and gone but the way it was celebrated remains fresh in our memories. For instance, an institute did a research on preparation for it and a report has been released. It is contained in a fresh SBM Intelligence report, which is titled “Love in the Air: How Nigerian Consumers…
Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) Aliyu Abdullahi, has called for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s cooperative sector. The s, he said, was necessary to harness its full potential and tap into the $19.6tn global cooperative market. He made this statement during a technical strategy session on the implementation of the Cooperative…
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode Opeifa, has reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to achieving 100 per cent smooth movement of goods across the country. Speaking during an inspection tour of properties managed by Railway Property Management Company Limited (RPMCL) in Kaduna he stated that efforts are underway to enhance railway…
