The Federal government has realized N67billion from sales of fertilizers across the country in spite of its 25 percent subsidy on fertilizer.

The International Finance Coporation (IFC) has urged the Federal Government to capitalise on the favourable macro economic environ-ment to grow its debt capital market (DCM) that would generate economic growth and reduce poverty.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc has recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N7.935 billion in the financial year ended December 31, 2010, representing an increase of 837 per cent growth in post-tax earnings on an annualised basis compared to the N564 million for the 8-months ended December 2009, following the 2009 change in financial year-end.

Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc, maker of Gulder Lager beer said it’s set to reward its consumers through a National Consumer Promotion (NCP), where consumers stand a chance to win 24 brand new Honda Accord cars, as N7.2 million is expended.

Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Dr. Anthony Anuforom has said, the agency would help in increasing food production through the dissemination of meteorological information to farmers across the country.

The Federal Government has announced an import substitution programme which would help the nation achieve production of crops and goods for consumption and export.