President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the Managing Director, Ajaokuta Steel Company. Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), announced the appointment on Friday. The statement said, “The appointment takes effect from 3rd April, 2025…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the state’s territorial integrity and addressing pressing security concerns. In a recent meeting with the Cross River Elders’ Forum and other stakeholders, Otu outlined his government’s proactive measures to tackle boundary disputes, insecurity, and other challenges facing the state. The governor…
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Oko-Oba Abattoir in the Agege area of the state. The closure followed reports of unsanitary practices, poor waste management, and unhygienic meat processing. The closure was ordered on Thursday by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, following an extensive inspection…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has revealed that each state in the federation now boasts over 30 trained Agro Rangers Special Forces to safeguard agricultural investments and mediate conflicts between farmers and herders. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to increase their numbers as necessary to meet emerging challenges. The specialised force,…
Some of the man-made factors inhibiting efforts at achieving food security in Nigeria are being tackled gradually. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), as part of the efforts to ensure quality in the Nigerian space, has discovered a warehouse where chemicals used for farming is produced. The discovery was made…
For the government to be able to adequately prepare for flooding and reduce damages as well as casualties, it has to invest more in suitable infrastructure. The federal government has, therefore, been advised to increase funding for the climate resilient infrastructure in those regard. A Civil Society Organisation, Connected Development(CODE) made the call. But…
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Agribusiness was the focus in a gathering of stakeholders from the agricultural sector, including policymakers, industry leaders, and aspiring agripreneurs, all committed to revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural landscape at the Business of Agriculture Masterclass 4.0 organised by the BusinessDay Media Foundation with the theme “Planting the Seed of Innovation: Opening Pathways to Agricultural Transformation.” In his…
Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation has flagged off the 2023/24 dry season farming in Benue State. The Federal Government targeted 500,000 hectares irrigable land in 2024. The minister said that President Bola Tinubu had directed the ministry to ensure that the 500,000 hectares irrigable land was maximally put to use in…
