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Wike Seeks British Partnership For Job Creation, Agriculture
The Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has sought the partnership of the British High Commission in the areas of security, agriculture and job creation for the Nigerian youth.
The Minister made the…
Climate Action: A Panacea For A Rubust Economy
The Director General, Nigerian Country Office, African Development Bank, AfDB, Mr. Lamin Barrow says Nigeria's energy transition plan will set a framework for the attainment of emission deduction that will drive the galvanization of the…
Stakeholders Task To Provide Solutions To Avert Erosion And Flooding
Stakeholders have been urged to brainstorm and provide possible solutions to help avert erosion and flooding problems in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, particularly in the Trademore Estate.
The Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry…
Nigeria To Expand Facilities For Seismic Monitoring
The Nigerian Government has pledged its commitment to provide the needed resources for the expansion of seismic monitoring equipment, across the country, to boost the nation's preparedness to mitigate the impact of natural disasters. …
RIFAN Calls For Roundtable To Curb Food Inflation
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Lagos State Chapter, has called on the federal and state governments to hold a roundtable with farmers to address food insecurity.
Mr Raphael Hunsa, RIFAN’s Chairman, made the call in an…
Building Under Construction Collapses In Anambra State
Three story building which was a plaza still under construction collapsed in Onitsha , Anambra State late Monday evening throwing residents and traders at Ochanja market by Woliwo Street Fegge Onitsha into mourning.
VON gathered that…
Deputy Speaker Seeks Partnership With Netherlands On Food Security, Others
In a bid to foster economic growth and development in the country, the House of Representatives has called for more collaboration and partnership between Nigeria and the Netherlands to address food insecurity and conflict.
The Deputy…
NCS Suspends Sale Of Rice At N10,000 After Stampede
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the sale of seized 25kg rice at N10,000 to the public over stampede that claimed lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State last Friday.
This incident was disclosed…
Manufacturers Of Agricultural Products To Obtain Approval Before Hitting Market
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ogun State Chapter, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, has stressed that prospective manufacturers of agricultural products are now required to obtain approvals from relevant regulatory agencies before…
Speakers Urges FG To Address Rising Food Prices
The Southwest Conference of Speakers has called on the federal government to address the rising food prices and other commodities in the country.
This was disclosed in a communiqué at the end of a meeting at Ikogosi, Ekiti State,…