Nigeria’s cocoa set to beat world record
The cocoa industry in Nigeria is repositioning to compete favourably in the world market. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akin Adesinaa, at the 23rd partnership forum organised by the World Cocoa Foundation in Washington, DC., recently.
Council gives N7bn loan to vehicle manufacturers
Malam Aminu Jalal, the Director General of the National Automotive Council, said the council had disbursed N7 billion in loans to vehicle manufacturers under its auto development scheme.
Jonathan didn’t order dismissal of top police officers – Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday refuted reports that President Goodluck Jonathan had ordered the sacking of top police officers.
FG approves free diabetes treatment for children
The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, says the treatment of diabetes in children is free in all the government hospitals.
IEA disparages Nigeria’s plan to export refined products
BY MICHAEL EBOH with Agency Report Projections that Nigeria will begin to export refined petroleum products by 2016 may not materialize after all, as the International Energy Agency, IEA, yesterday, said it expects a significant increase in oil processing with the coming on stream of new refineries in Asia and Middle East. The IEA in […]
World population to hit 10.9 billion by 2100: UN
The world’s population will hit 7.2 billion next month and is projected to reach 10.9 billion by 2100, powered by births in poor countries, the United Nations said Thursday.
