The African Union Commission (AUC) says it will ensure increase in agricultural productivity in the continent through strong support for research and development.

*Fayemi’s claim is false —Adeyeye *Stop exhibiting ignorance —Fayemi…
The campaign organisation of Afenifere chieftain and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, has dismissed as false the claim by the state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi that he gave personal scholarship to six Ekiti students to study abroad.

A review and amendment of existing tax laws are critical to efforts of states and local government to improve internally generated revenue (IGR).

ABEOKUTA — A Chieftain of the newly registered All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Wale Okuniyi, has dismissed as false the controversy trailing the purported endorsement of the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun for second term in office.

Renaissance Credit Nigeria has said that it remains resolute in its commitment to providing better life to the middle class and low income earners of the Lagos population who fall between the age group of 22 – 55 years.

THERE is no doubt about it – the registration of the All People’s Congress (APC) is very well received and acclaimed.

FORMER Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), weekend, charged religious leaders in the country to always speak the truth. He admonished those in government to improve the country’s quality of leadership.

LEADERS of the merging political parties in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Council, of Lagos State, weekend, gathered for the official launch and hoisting of flag of the newly registered All Progressives Congress, APC.

With Gross Domestic Product,(GDP) estimated at $262billion in 2012, Nigeria is the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, economists say it is far from its potential even with its huge population estimated at 162.5 million people. Economist had further said that barriers to the optimal growth and development of the economy is its huge infrastructure deficiency which makes it a harsh operating environment for businesses.

Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, the Governor of Delta State, has congratulated Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare who won a silver medal in the Long Jump event of the 14th edition of the Athletics World Championships yesterday in Moscow Russia.

Microfinance is an effective development intervention that enhances access to financial services by low-income earners to ease financial hardships, create job opportunities and improve their standards of living.

A strong rally in the price of U.S. crude in July coupled with a general improvement in the American economy has encouraged investors to return to energy exchange traded products (ETPs) after several months of outflows.

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, admonished Interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, to stop being ill-mannered and hypocritical. He said the APC chieftain should respect his age and Nigeria.

The registration of the All Progressive Congress, APC, is exciting to politicians in Plateau State, saying it has potential to provide an alternative platform to the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP.

IN 1885 the British colonial regime deported King Jaja of Opobo to a remote island in West Indies where he died in 1889.