FG, private sector partner to revitalise oil palm industry
The Federal Government has promised to work with stakeholders in the oil palm value chain to grow the sub-sector in line with its Industrial Revolution Plan. Mr Olusegun Aganga, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, made the promise at a meeting with the Plantation Owners Forum of Nigeria in Abuja.
Compliance level of importers in ETLS encouraging – Compt. Dosunmu
WITH the smuggling activities in the Idiroko border reducing to the barest minimum as a result of dedication, consistency and lack of compromise by the Customs men on the road, the Area Comptroller Ogun State command, Prince Ade Dosunmu in this interview with Customs Watch discussed a number of industry issues especially the compliance level of importers in ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) which he admitted has been encouraging.
Money laundering: FG begins assessment of financial sector
The Federal Government has commenced an assessment of the financial sector to determine the threats and vulnerabilities of the country to money laundering and terrorism financing.
Depression, epilepsy, psychosis for treatment at PHCs in Lagos
Patients suffering from depression,epilepsy and psychosis will soon have access to treatment at the primary healthcare, PHC, level in Lagos, if a new project initiated by Mental Health in Primary Care (MeHPriC),through grants from Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) is anything to go by.
Contractors panic as NDDC tours projects
The newly appointed Acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission, Mrs. Chris Atako, has put contractors on their toes, as she expressed disapproval with the quality of some of the jobs being done.
BKG plans big for 15th Abuja motor show
The organiser of Abuja annual motor show, BKG Exhibitions has said that it is planning big for this year’s Abuja Motor Show, slated to hold from October 22 to 30, 2013, at the Eagle Square.
