Plant Variety Protection Law critical to food security — NASC
As the Buhari-led administration harps on diversifying the economy through agriculture, the National Agricultural Seed Council, NASC, has maintained that Plant Variety Protection Law remains critical to food security.
Pension: Portability excites account holders, 12,681 port RSAs
Retirement Savings Account, RSA, holders are excited by the transfer window launched by the National Pension Commission, PenCom, going by the number of account holders that have changed RSAs less than six months of the transfer window In an assessment of transfer window since its launch by PenCom, on 16 November 2020, no fewer than […]
Liberty FTZ takes off as AKSG, OGFZA signs MOU
The much anticipated Liberty Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has taken off with the signing of a memorandum of understanding, MOU, between the Akwa Ibom State Government, AKSG and Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority, OGFZA.
Monument Distillers reward loyal distributors
Producers and distributors of premium alcoholic beverages, Monument Distillers recently appreciated its highest-performing distribution partners for their extraordinary dedication and support throughout the challenging 2020 financial year.
Benue attacks creating new skirmishes in Taraba
•Chairman begins peace move after herders attack •4000 displaced persons take refuge in Bali Town By Femi Bolaji IN the last one year, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State witnessed what can be described as relative peace. That was until last weekend’s attack on some communities which has since raised tension and apprehension in […]
Submission of Phone IMEIs new requirement to make calls, text, chat in Nigeria ― NCC
By Rasheed Sobowale The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that network providers will be required to cross-check all phones International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) and status on a proposed Centralized Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) otherwise known as Device Management System (DMS) before allowing a device to become active on their network. This is contained […]
LASG empowers 120,000 public school pupils with digital skills
Lagos State Government has disclosed that 120,000 Public Primary and Secondary Schools pupils/students across its Six Educational Districts have been empowered with basic computer skills under its Digital Skills Initiative, DSI.
Status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestine in Islam
By Imam Murtadha Gusau In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family, his companions and his true and sincere followers until the Last Day – then […]
GEIL secures Otakikpo Field Processing facilities’ license to operate
Green Energy International Limited, the Operator of the Otakikpo field marginal fields has firmly established itself as a major player in the Nigerian Oil and Gas energy space by securing the License to Operate (LTO) a crude handling facility from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). This approval was obtained following a rigorous conformity assessment […]
We’ve nothing to hide over N30m mosque project ― Ministry of Agriculture
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has maintained that it has nothing to hide over approved N30 million mosque project while reacting to media reports on alleged ‘leaked memo’ approving the sum for construction of a ‘Friday’ mosque with taxpayers’ money. The reaction was contained in a statement […]
Breaking: Bandits abduct 2 Catholic priests in Katsina, one dead
…One still missing By Victor Arjiromanus Bandits attacked St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church Malunfashi, Katsina State, yesterday, and abducted two priests . The corpse of one of the priests was found behind the Church premises this morning while one is still missing. This was disclosed in a statement by the Communications Director, Diocese of Sokoto, Fr Chris […]
Autonomy for State Legislature, Judiciary begins next week as Presidency praises Ngige
The Federal Government has said the implementation of financial autonomy for the state legislature and judiciary will commence next week.
2,000 farmers to benefit from Osun/AFEX/CBN cocoa production partnership
About 2,000 farmers in Osun State will benefit from the partnership of the state government, AFEX Exchange Limited and the Central Bank of Nigeria for the 2021 Cocoa Planting season. The farmers, drawn from the local government areas of the state, will derive from the improved seedlings, access to credit facilities, regular training on how […]
Ayade moved to APC to help Cross River residents ― Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Joseph Bassey, who has officially defected to All Progressives Congress (APC) following the defection of Governor Ben Ayade claimed the defection was to “help Cross River residents by aligning with the centre”. Bassey told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Thursday in […]
We make 80% of our sales on Jumia says Danami Store owner
Thanks to technology and increasing penetration of the internet in Africa, e-commerce has become a major driver of the fashion and lifestyle market in Nigeria. Tunde Olaniyan, owner of Danami Fashion Store while speaking on the impact of the online marketplace on his business, stated that the company makes most of its sales from ecommerce […]
ACAEDF marks seven years of proactive Child Rights protection across Africa
…Rescued and Transformed Over 234 Children Across the country …Set to raise funds for education development in Riverine communities and rehabilitate over 1000 children and young adults through donations Africa’s leading child right protection organisation, African Children’s Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF), a not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation commemorates its seven years of impactful existence […]
