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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PLANS A REVIEW OF LAWS AND OPERATIONS OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES FOR BETTER MANAGEMENT

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

The Minister of State for Agriculture & Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to revamp cooperative societies and eliminate fraudulent operators preying on innocent citizens. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the National Intensive Training Workshop for Trustees, Management Committees, and Managers of Cooperative Societies in Kaduna on Thursday, Abdullahi emphasised…

AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRIAL SECTORS BEATING BY SERVICE SECTOR AS NIGERIA’S GDP TAKES A LEAP IN LAST QUARTER OF 2024

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

The National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday said the Gross Domestic Product in real terms grew by 3.84 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024 on a year-on-year basis, which is 0.38 per cent points higher than the rate recorded in Q4 2023 (3.46 per cent). Similarly, it was higher by 0.38 per cent…

AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY IN KEBBI GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR, BURSAR

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State has approved the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure. Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted interviews for…

FLOODING: BAUCHI STATE TAKES PROACTIVE MEASURE AHEAD OF RAINING SEASON

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago04 mins

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…

TARABA AGRO-ALLIED AIRPORT SHOWS PROMISE ON CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMY AS CONCESSION IS APPROVED

Anthony Ogbekile 028 months ago02 mins

The Federal Government has given the green light for the concession of the Kashimbila Integrated Cargo and Agro-Allied Airport in Taraba State, paving the way for a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) that promises to transform the region’s economy. Jobson Ewalefoh, Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), hailed the project as a game-changer for…

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CONFIDENCE GRADUALLY RETURNING TO THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago05 mins

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…

NIGERIAN EXCHANGE DEMANDS INCENTIVES FROM GOVERNMENT FOR TAXES PAID IT ON CONSUMER GOODS

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago04 mins

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…

FOOD TAKES LION SHARE OF THE BUDGET FOR THIS YEAR’S VALENTINE

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

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 ADVOCATES REFORM IN THE COOPERATIVE SECTOR TO BENEFIT FROM $19.6 TRILLION GLOBAL MARKET

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

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…

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SEEKS MEDIA PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD SECURITY

Anthony Ogbekile 028 months ago8 months ago03 mins

The Federal Government has appealed to the media to partner with it in promoting agriculture as a key driver of food security in the country. Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, made the appeal at a workshop in Abuja. According to him, this collaboration is crucial in mobilising Nigerians…