Prof. Muhammad Faguji Ishiyaku is the Dean of Student Affairs of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Programme Leader of Biotechnology Research Programme of the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR) of the University. In this exclusive interview with Abdallah el-Kurebe who was at a Media Training organized by Biosciences for Farming in Africa (B4FA) at the Institute, Prof. Ishiyaku spoke on Biosafety & Biotechnology and the need for President Jonathan to expedite assent on the Biosafety Bill and other issues relating to mass food production.

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) says its cluster project on plantain flour, oil palm, fish drying will provide some 500 jobs for Bayelsa indigenes.

Akure—OIL rich communities in Ondo State, weekend, called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the process of passing into law, the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, currently before the lawmakers.

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition has come and gone with the winner having emerged, but the South Africa experiences still linger with winners of the ‘Guinness fly with Eagles promo.’ Aftermath of the tournament the stout market will soon witness a promo war.

Kano Ashbert Titans yesterday emerged winners of the Majekodunmi Cup, beating Lagos Ironclad Shorelines 12- 11 as the 2013 Lagos Polo International Tournament ends in an exhilarating way at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi .

Former Heartland and Gabros striker, Richard Nweze has died.

Diamond Bank of Nigeria Plc has so far given N70billion as loans to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) since the inception of the programme in 2009.

Fidelity Bank, Thursday, handed out a brand new Hyundai Accent car and N450, 000 cash prize to the lucky winners of the on-going Cars and Cash Slash Promo from Lagos Zone.

No fewer than 200 commercial motorcycles have been impounded by Delta Government for operating in the state in defiance of the November 1, 2012, ban on them.