New sugar policy spurs local investors to action, set to reduce importation

New sugar policy spurs local investors to action, set to reduce importation

The newly introduced sugar policy, comparable to the backward integration policy in the cement industry, has been attracting applause from stakeholders in the sugar industry. The backward integration for the cement industry introduced in 2002 boosted local production of cement from 2.0 million metric tons per annum in 2003 to 18.5 million metric tons per annum in 2012. Additional 12 million metric tons are yet being expected from the expansion, while new plants are currently under construction across the country by the manufacturers.
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ATR visits Nigeria, presents brands of aircraft to FG

ATR visits Nigeria, presents brands of aircraft to FG

Officials of ATR, world leader in the manufacturing of regional aircraft with 90 seats or less, last week visited Nigeria to present their brands of aircraft to the federal government. They were hosted in Lagos by Landover Aviation..

World Bank approves $170m for PHC in  Nigeria

World Bank approves $170m for PHC in Nigeria

Leader of the World Bank Task Team Dinesh Nair said the grant, which would be a result-based funding arrangement, would be deployed in Ondo, Adamawa and Nasarawa states to address immunisation, maternal and Newborn health projects and to control communicable diseases, reports the Premium Times.

How to improve your tired looks

How to improve your tired looks

Are you tired of looking tired? Experts say then ensure you sleep well. Sleep does not just make you feel better – it makes you look better, too. It is no longer news that many busy executives including politicians spend less time in their bedrooms denying themselves the opportunity of having good sleep. According to studies, beauty sleep” is real. Your skin uses sleep hours to heal itself from the day’s damage. When you drift off, your skin gets the chance to improve. That is why you may wake up looking fresh and rosy.

AYAC 2013: AFN relocates to Warri

AYAC 2013: AFN relocates to Warri

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has moved their office to the city of Warri for the last laps of organisation for the maiden edition of Africa Youth Athletics Championships scheduled for March 27 to 31.

Man, 46, allegedly shot dead by policemen

Man, 46, allegedly shot dead by policemen

Widow of a trader who was allegedly shot dead by policemen attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, weekend, in Ijaye-Ojokoro area of Lagos, has called on the Inspector General of Police to bring her husband’s killers to book.

Cocoa  smugglers arrested in Ekiti

Cocoa smugglers arrested in Ekiti

Produce officers manning control post at Eporo-Ekiti near Ekiti and Ondo states boundary have impounded three tons of cocoa from some merchants attempting to smuggle the cash crop out of the state.

ICAN charges FG on budget implementation

ICAN charges FG on budget implementation

President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Mr. Adedoyin Owolabi has called for proper implementation of the 2013 budget in the remaining ten months of theyear.

Inquiry into Lagos vessel spillage begins

Inquiry into Lagos vessel spillage begins

THE Marine Board of Inquiry set up by the Federal Ministry of Transport to look into spillage from a vessel, MT Concep/Redfferm, at Tin Can Island, Lagos, four years ago has commenced sitting in Lagos.

Pillars demolish AC Leopard

Pillars demolish AC Leopard

Kano Pillars demolished AC Leopard of Congo 4-1 in a CAF Champions League first round, first leg tie at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday.

AYC: Flying Eagles fall to Mali

AYC: Flying Eagles fall to Mali

Defending champion Nigeria U20 team began their title defence on a faltering note as the Coach John Obuh boys fell 1-0 to the Young Eagles of Mali on the second day of matches.

Gunmen kill 2 in Plateau

Gunmen kill 2 in Plateau

Jos—Two travelers on a motorcycle were gunned down along Kardarko-Wase Road in Southern Plateau State, Sunday, by yet to be identified gunmen.