The Rite Foods Limited, a foremost food and beverage company in Nigeria joins the global celebration of the family on this year’s International Family Day. A release by the company says that the family is the foundation of the society, while acknowledging the different forms of family, which it says transcends blood ties. The company…
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) has sought the support of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to enhance the enforcement of mining regulations in Jigawa State. The NSCDC spokesperson in the state, Badruddeen Tijjani, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to Tijjani, the Federal Mines Officer in Jigawa,…
Criminal elements responsible for the circulation of fake products in Nigeria are not in a hurry to give up their trade. It is, however, apparent that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), is also not willing to let them thrive. The agency announced over the weekend that it destroyed over…
In a move to address Nigeria’s growing food security challenges the Federal Government in partnership with a private technology firm, Origin Tech Group is spearheading the Greener Hope Agriculture Mechanisation Productivity Programme (GHAPP). The initiative aims to boost food production and fortify the nation’s agricultural resilience. It will focus on establishing mechanisation hubs nationwide, equipping…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has partnered with a lawmaker, Mr. Paul Ekpo, to empower 50 farmers in Etinan Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State. Each farmer received 100 stands of oil palm seedlings and N100,000 to boost palm oil production. According to Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, NEPC’s Executive Director, “Although Nigeria has huge potentials in…
The National Economic Council (NEC) rose from its meeting on Thursday with members endorsing plans of action towards the enhancement of cotton production to improve the textile sector and the transformation of agribusiness, which includes impressive livestock development. The council, headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima approved the establishment of the national office for Green…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani has revealed reasons behind the seeming failure of the government to record major achievements in the agricultural sector despite huge investments. He said the agricultural sector of the economy is unable to harness its full potential due to a dearth of digital innovation in the…
As the nation grapples with the realities of macroeconomic reforms being implemented by the Federal Government, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasised the need for the country to focus on boosting the non-oil alternatives that will aid full diversification of the national economy. The governor said decades of dependence on importation of finished goods…
The Gwaram Local Government Council in Jigawa State has purchased 100 bundles of fabric to distribute to 600 male orphans to enable them to celebrate the forthcoming Sallah with joy. According to Prof Abdurrahman Lawan, chairman of the council, “This initiative aims to ensure that the orphans have a memorable Sallah celebration like others”. Lawan,…
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…
