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We need to have comprehensive approach to developing value chains in cassava production — Ooni of Ife
…As Greenhills Cassava Farmstead is launched in Abeoukuta By Etop Ekanem The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has said the country should have a comprehensive approach to developing the value chains in cassava production and remodel a positive and dynamic market direction. The Ooni of Ife spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun […]
Murder of Fasoranti’s daughter: Five more suspects arrested by Police SWAT
Dayo Johnson – Akure Five more suspected killers of Mrs Funke Olakunri, 58-year-old daughter of the national leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, have been arrested by the police. Recall that the deceased was gruesomely murdered in July, 12, 2019 by suspected kidnappers along the Ore-Lagos highway. The suspects include Lawal […]
End influx of expired containers to ease Apapa traffic – Expert
Until shipping companies are made to halt turning the country to a dumping ground for expired containers, the traffic situation in Apapa and its environ would not improve said Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, MacManuel Global Logistics Limited, said Emeka Enwelu.
Betta Edu commissions University of Calabar Holding Bay/Isolation Center
…promise more support to the center In a special way to mark her 100 days in office, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar Prof Florence Banku Obi has successfully completed the setting up of an Ultra Modern Holding Bay/Isolation Center for the Institution. The ground breaking ceremony which took place about 3 weeks […]
NDLEA rues over shipment of illegal cargoes through Nigeria’s seaports
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said some ships and their crew bring in illegal consignments from the port of origin into the country.
Peace Mass Driver wins FRSC best driver award
Linus Okede, a driver with Peace MassTransit Ltd., has been named the best driver of the year 2020 by the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ngor-Okpala, in Imo State.
Police confirm abduction of RCC, bank staff by gunmen at quarry site in Ibadan
By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of staff of RCC and staff of a new generation bank by gunmen at a quarry site in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that some gunmen stormed a quarry site in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and kidnapped two people. […]
Bitumen, petroleum products lead import chart for March
THERE are indications that the road construction sub-sector industry of the Nigerian economy could be experiencing a boom as Bitumen, a major raw material for road projects, recorded a total of four million metric tons in the March 2021 import chart.
APAPA TRAFFIC: 50% Lagos Ports cargo to be evacuated by rail – Shippers’ Council
As part of measures to curb the chaotic Apapa traffic, the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC) has hinted that plans are underway to get about 50 percent of all cargos from the Lagos Ports to be evacuated by rail.
We’ll pay outstanding debts owed contractors that have delivered soon, Ashafa assures
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The management of the Federal Housing Authority, FHA, has assured every contractor of commitment to pay off every outstanding debt owed to those who have completed their projects and have met with all agreed Key Performance Indices by Friday, 19 March 2021. The Managing Director, MD, FHA, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, gave the […]
