The leaders of a farmers group and a cooperative society in Enugu state, Obimo Farmers Association and Izunwanne Obimo Multi Purpose Cooperative Society have called on the Governor Peter Mbah to come to the aid of Obimo Community in Nsukka local Government Area of Enugu state. The farmers want the government to provide them with…
The Osun State Government is working towards entering into partnership with the government of Finland. The focus of the partnership will be to harness potentials in the areas of agriculture, education, digital economy and forest management. This came to the fore during a working visit by Osun State Commissioner for Federal Affairs, Hon. Adenike Adeleke…
President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians not to be troubled about the rising inflation rate in the country, vowing that his administration would bring it Recently, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stated its report that the countys inflation rose to 31.70 percent in February 2024 against 29.90 percent in January, due to subsidy removal…
If the report is be believed, and the tempo is sustained, then inflation including high cost of food items may be going down to the comfort of Nigerians. This follows the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released today, which indicates that the August 2024 headline inflation eased to 32.15 per cent,…
The price of read, one of the staple foods in Nigeria, is not likely to come down soon. This is because the cost of producing flour, one of the major materials of production, is on the rise. For instance, the Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), has announced that it spent a whopping N1.419trn on…
Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, Oluwo of Iwo has asked the federal government to consider giving palliatives to the poor through their traditional rulers. He made the call while distributing grains to the elderly and vulnerable residents of Iwo and environs. Apparently explaining that the suggestion was for fairness and to guide against using political affiliation in…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the seafaring profession. Speaking at the 2025 Day of the Seafarer celebration in Port Harcourt, Oyetola emphasised the importance of creating a safe and respectful work environment for seafarers. The celebration was held under the theme “My Harassment-Free Ship,”…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a study identifying 17 pathogens that frequently cause disease in communities and require urgent vaccine development. A pathogen is a living thing that causes disease in a host, such as a human. The study, published in eBioMedicine journal and announced on the WHO website on Tuesday, is the…
Shareholders of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) have approved a N86 per share buyout under a Scheme of Arrangement at a Court-ordered meeting. The resolution paves the way for the transfer of ownership of FMN shares to Excelsior Shipping Company Limited and its Nigerian subsidiary, Greywise Investment Solutions Limited. At the meeting, shareholders endorsed a…
Governor Peter Mbah has signed a Land Use Regulation (2025) Act as well as Executive Order No. 1, 2025, designating some areas in the state as urban areas. Speaking at a brief signing ceremony, he explained the provisions contained in the Executive Order, entitled “Enugu State Designation of Land as Urban Areas.” He disclosed that…
