The federal government has earmarked N1tn for mineral exploration as the government eyes mega revenue. This was disclosed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. Alake also revealed that N38 bn revenue was attracted in 2024, far above the N6bn declared in previous years. The minister also revealed that $800m Foreign Direct…
Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, said Nigeria’s solid minerals sector attracted over $800 million in the processing projects in 2025. The minister said this in an interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary. Alake said the revenue generated was driven by the Tinubu administration’s new…
President Bola Tinubu is focused on developing all aspects of the national economy including the achievement of the national sugar master plan. The government efforts in this regard is part of the goal of achieving $1 trillion economy within a short time. This assurance was given in Abuja by the Minister of State for Industry,…
A Paediatrician, Prof. Aishat Bolakale, has expressed concerns over the low circulation of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) for malnourished children in Nigeria. Bolakale, raised the concern during the distribution of the therapeutic foods to malnourished children in Ilorin, Kwara. She said that only a fraction of those severely malnourished children had access to RUTF. “In…
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Water Resources, Aminu Abdullahi, has assured residents that the state is at the edge of solving its long-standing water supply challenges, with a 40 million gallon per day water project nearing completion. Abdullahi disclosed this while addressing journalists at his office recently. He said the multi-billion naira project, which spans…
The Ondo State Government has destroyed 200 kilograms of adulterants used for the illegal enhancement of cocoa beans. It is part of efforts to uphold the state’s reputation as Nigeria’s leading producer of high-quality cocoa. The seizure and destruction took place in Ondo West Local Government Area. The materials were intercepted from a merchant who…
The Edo State government has unveiled a six-month work plan for its €175 million European Investment Bank (EIB)-funded Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB). Mr Ahmed Momoh, State Coordinator of the project and Chief Executive Officer of the Edo Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (EdoFEWMA), said this at the project’s inaugural…
The Senate has charged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to put an end to chemical induced fruit ripening among fruit sellers nationwide. The lawmakers also called on other stakeholders in the food and drug control sector to rise to the challenge by imposing penalties on fruit sellers engaging in…
The Federal government is prepared to give adequate support for investment in agriculture and mining to create wealth in Taraba State. This assurance was given by Vice President Kasshim Shettima in Jalingo. He was speaking at the Taraba State International Investment Summit (TARAVEST) 2025. According to the Vice President, Taraba was an agricultural powerhouse yet…
A group, the Nigeria Youth Forum (NYF), has raised the alarm over worsening food insecurity in the country. The group attributed the crisis to systemic corruption, diversion of agricultural machinery, weak budgetary commitment, and poor oversight of key interventions. The National President of the group, Comrade Toriah Olajide Filani, who spoke in Abuja on Tuesday,…
