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Nigeria establishes portal for 10m farmers to monitor interventions
The Federal Government says it has established an online portal to ensure efficient and effective monitoring of its interventions in the Agricultural Sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, made the disclosure at the 44th Regular Meeting of the National Council of Agriculture and Rural Development on Thursday in Abuja. Nanono […]
UN Chief calls for debt relief extension for middle-income nations
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says innovative measures to address debt are required to help the world’s more than 100 middle-income countries expand their economies and exit the COVID-19 pandemic. Guterres told the General Assembly on Thursday at UN headquarters in New York while addressing a high-level meeting on these countries. According to him, middle-income countries […]
Kano state to establish 200 milk collection centres
Kano State government has decided to establish 200 milk collection centres to add, at least, 50,000 litres to Nigeria’s daily dairy requirement. A statement issued by Communication Specialist, State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP), Mr Ameen Yassar, quoted KSADP Project Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Garba-Muhammad, as unveiling the plan at a meeting with livestock stakeholders in […]
FAO reiterates support to Nigeria’s efforts to tackle food insecurity
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has reiterated its commitment to support the Federal Government ‘s efforts to ensure food sufficiency. The FAO country representative, Fred Kafeero said this on Thursday at the 44th meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development (NCARD) in Abuja. He said the theme of the meeting, which […]
UAE provides Nigeria with pavillion for Dubai Expo 2020
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Ms. Mariam Katagum, has said that the United Arab Emirates ( UAE) provided Nigeria with a pavillion worth $2 million dollars, to showcase its products at the upcoming Dubai Expo 2020. Katagum, who disclosed this in a chat with the media on the Dubai Expo 2020, […]
Stock market key indicators up 0.13%
The domestic equities market extended positive growth on Thursday with the key indices appreciating further by 0.13 per cent. Specifically, the All-Share Index rose by 50.44 points or 0.13 per cent to close at 38,615.11 compared with 38,564.70 posted on Wednesday. Accordingly, month-to-date gain increased to 0.5 per cent, while year-to-date loss moderated to 4.1 […]
ACCI signs MoU on digital economy, seeks private sector’s integration
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on the Federal Government to effectively integrate the private sector into the making and implementation of the digital economy policy. Dr Abubakar Al-Mujtaba, ACCI’s President, made the call on Thursday in Abuja while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Continental Project Affairs Associates Ltd. […]
How Nigeria can maximise AfCFTA gains — Anatogu
Mr Francis Anatogu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Sector Matters, has listed seven pillars that would enable Nigeria to maximise gains of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The seven pillars are, having a vibrant industry cluster in every state, highly productive workforce, grow domestic demand, having a good business […]
Gambia’s currency printing proposal a win-win for Nigeria- Economist
An Economist, Prof. Lanre Olaniyan, has described, as a win-win, the proposal from the Gambia foro Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) to help in printing the country’s currency, the dalasi. Olaniyan, a Professor of Economics from the University of Ibadan, said that Nigeria would be able to generate foreign exchange from the deal. He […]
Osinbajo presides over virtual NEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presided over a virtual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the vice president is the chairman of NEC. The council’s meeting is held monthly to deliberate on the coordination of the economic planning efforts and economic programmes […]
Petroleum marketers see NLNG Train 7 project as game changer for gas utilisation
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) ‘Train 7’ project, is a game changer for gas utilisation in Nigeria. IPMAN’S President, Mr Chinedu Okoronkwo, said on Thursday in Lagos. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday performed the ground breaking of the Train 7 project construction, as […]
Lagos Free Zone attracts European businesses
The President, European Business Chambers (EuroCham), Mr Adefolu Majekodunmi, has reported that European businesses are exploring opportunities at the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) as their investment destination. During a visit by a delegation to the zone, Majekodunmi, said in a statement, EuroCham is the organisation that represents the interests of leading European companies operating […]