A coalition of activists and non-governmental organizations, under the umbrella of ‘GMO-Free Nigeria’, has taken to the streets to protest the introduction of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) foods in Nigeria. The nationwide rallies, which also held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, aimed to oppose the Federal Government’s efforts to promote GMO products in the country….
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…
The Federal Government at just concluded 139th meeting of the National Economic Council held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed its plan to meet with Dangote, Indorama, Notore and other producers of fertilizer. According to a statement titled NEC Outlines Initiative to ensure Food Security, Affordability released by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior…
In a bid to cushion the effect of hardship in the country, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, acting Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has made clear that his commission is ready to tackle rising food prices, which is currently affecting the living standards of consumers. aggressively Abdullahi said this…
In its bid to improve productivity and food security, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has distributed plant seedlings, fertiliser, herbicide and poultry feeds to 250 farmers in Anambra State. The items were distributed at a Training and Empowerment of Verified and Validated Beneficiaries of the National Poverty…
The Federal ministry of Agriculture and Food Security marked 2024 World Milk Day with Conference and Exhibition programme, where the minister of state in the ministry, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi harped on the need to make milk available to all Nigerians, as it is one of the animal proteins which is needed by the body…
The Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission has approved a two-day weekly farming period for workers, reducing the number of workdays to three. This is according to a circular signed by the Bayelsa State Head of Service Biobelemoye Charles-Onyeama. However, the development that followed Governor Doiye Diri’s approval only affects civil servants from Grade level 14…
While Alhaji Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group of Companies is busy struggling at home with authorities in the oil and gas industry on how to get crude oil for his refinery, a country in the West African subregion has started a partnership with him. Gabon has signed an agreement with Africa’s richest man to…
The management of Fast Microfinance Bank Limited says it has so far disbursed N7,799,094,397 billion to customers, mainly farmers, traders and artisans in the last seven years in Edo State. It added that a total N841,912,694 million loan out of N7.8 billion disbursed was granted to farmers, traders and artisans in the same period in…
As the world marks International Mangrove Day, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has emphasised the need for continued commitment from stakeholders to ensure the long-term health and resilience of mangrove ecosystems in Ogoniland and the Niger Delta. HYPREP Project Coordinator Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey outlined essential strategies for effective mangrove conservation, saying, Promoting sustainable practices…
