The news from Dangote Group considering its involvement in the economic climate in Nigeria is not something to cheer about. First, the group is lamenting the hostility it is facing in the oil and gas sector. And that is at a time Nigerians are jumping for joy that Dangote has come to save them from…
Landlord: Ram, come here, you know what you have done, that is why you are trying to avoid me for some time now. Each time I sent people to fetch you, your reply was always “I am Coming”. Getting you on telephone is another fruitless effort. At some point I started doubting the people I…
Vulnerable homes in Akwa-Ibom State have been told to expect the distribution of 48,000 bags of rice, as palliative by the federal government to cushion hardship caused by various economic reforms in the country. The move was disclosed at a press briefing at the NUJ Press Centre in Uyo on Friday, by the Commissioner for…
…. SHUTS DOWN ILLEGAL GOLD MINING SITE IN KOGI The Federal Government on Friday announced the shutdown of an illegal gold mine site in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, said the move was part of the Federal Government’s commitment to combat illegal mining…
The Federal Government has announced that the first National Agricultural Land Development Authority Institute of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship would begin operations in September this year. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Paul Ikonne, said the institute would be established in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, adding that the first Institute of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship would…
By the time the National Assembly is through with the amendment of the Nigeria Mineral Development Company Ltd (Establishment) Bill 2023, there should be enough window for better benefits for communities where solid minerals are mined in the country. This indication came to the fore Wednesday in Abuja during the public hearing organised by the…
Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria has called for active and proactive participation from all involved, including ministries, departments, agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders to address malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. Shettima, who is also Chairman of the National Council on Nutrition, NCN, made the call while meeting with the council members…
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has said that it is planning to increase cocoa production to 500, 000 tonnes by next year. That pledge was made by Nura Rimi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investments in a message he sent to the Pre-National Trade Dialogue Series Meeting held in Abuja. The…
No matter the efforts made by farmers the prices of food will continue to rise, except the government takes cognisance of, and address, certain critical issues. This is the opinion of some experts who spoke on the rising cost of food prices and the attendant effects on the people. First, they said that the government…
