Rising diesel prices cripple fishing sector, 80% of vessels grounded
By Godwin Oritse Members of the Nigerian Trawlers Owners Association (NITOA) have disclosed that more than 80 per cent of their vessels are currently grounded due to the sharp rise in diesel prices. A visit to the Ijora fish showed that there are low quantities of fishes caught by Nigerian Trawlers, a development that brought […]
Dangote crashes cement price
Dangote Cement Plc has announced a significant reduction in the factory price of its product to N1,350 per bag.
While briefing cement distributors, Friday, the company’s Executive Director in charge of sales and marketing, Mr. Ekanem Etim, said the reduction was in line with the company’s declared policy to make cement affordable to Nigerians as it expands its local capacity in the country.
Obasanjo tasks govts on agric
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has charged the three tiers of governments to put in place incentives that will attract youths to agriculture to boost food production in the country.
Sanusi warns Muslims against joining issues with Christians
Sanusi warns Muslims against joining issues with Christians
Flood displaces 50 villagers in Delta
OVER 50 persons have been rendered homeless in Owanta Community, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, following a flood that swept through the town, weekend.
Christy Essien’s death, an irreplaceable loss – Akpabio
The Akwa Ibom State governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of an illustrious daughter of the state, Lady of Songs, Chief Christy Essien-Igbokwe, as a big loss to the state and the nation, saying that her place would be difficult, if not impossible to fill.
