Cocoa, coffee farmers seek African bloc, $6,000 floor price to end foreign control
By Cynthia Alo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has called for a unified African cocoa producers’ bloc and a minimum floor price of not less than $6,000 per metric tonne, to coordinate production and strengthen bargaining power for farmers across the continent. The association said the measures would help end Africa’s […]
2027: Nobody gives power, you must take it — Wike tells PDP candidates
Drawing on his own political journey, Wike urged aspirants not to be intimidated by pressure, arrests or legal battles, arguing that political success is often forged through adversity.
Self-medication worsening liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians
By Chioma Obinna Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria, warning that the dangerous practice is fueling liver-related diseases and putting millions at risk of irreversible organ damage. The experts said indiscriminate use of painkillers, antibiotics and herbal mixtures, often without proper diagnosis or medical supervision has become […]
FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers
The Federal Government yesterday directed financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions to maintain full compliance with sanctions obligations by freezing the assets of terrorists financiers.
Olaopa seeks more independence for RMAFC
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC ), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has urged more independence for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission ( RMAFC) to enable it effectively discharge its responsibilities. To Olaopa, “RMAFC needs significant legislative upgrade to strengthen its independence and enforcement powers. This would help stem the pervasive tide of fiscal […]
EU,GIZ donates 200kW solar facility to SON
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The European Union, EU has donated a 200kW solar PV power system to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lagos, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo De Luca, said the EU and Germany have been working closely with SON to deliver the […]
