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Nigerian government restates commitment to implement UNEP Ogoniland report
Zeniat Abubakar, Abuja
The Nigerian government says it is committed to the full implementation of the recommendations in the United Nations Environment Program, UNEP, report on Ogoniland in Southern Nigeria.
Following…
Space Research Agency to develop Indigenous Satellite in Nigeria
The National Space Research and Development Agency NASRDA has developed a human capacity in building satellite that can stand for a longer period of time in the Orbit.
The Director General of the agency, Dr Halilu Shaba said…
AFAN Decries High Cost of Farm Inputs
The Oyo State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), has decried the outrageous prices of farm inputs, warning that it could worsen the already high food prices.
Speaking with journalists in Ibadan on Wednesday, the…
NIRSAL Support to Agro-Processing Industry Hits N73 billion
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), has said it has facilitated the flow of over N73 billion into Nigeria’s Agro Processing industry from various sources.
The Managing Director,…
NAFDAC warns agaginst the use of Aluminium Phosphide 560TB pesticide
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the public against the use of Aluminium Phosphide 560TB pesticides.
The agency gave the warning in a public alert with No. 009/2022 signed by…
Prominent Sudanese Politician Babiker Faisal Detained
Prominent Sudanese politician Babiker Faisal, a member of a taskforce working to dismantle the country's previous regime, was detained on Tuesday, his Unionist Association party said in a statement.
Most of the taskforce's most…
Rodgers hails Iheanacho after Leeds defeat
Manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted with the resilience and courage of Leicester City’s performance in the 1-0 victory over Leeds United, while he singled out Kelechi Iheanacho for praise.
The Foxes made it back-to-back wins in the…
FOLLIAGE Set To Partner Ondo Govt On Tree Planting
An Non Govermental Organisation, Fold for Liberal Age Charity Initiative (Folliage) in collaboration with the Ondo State government, has expressed its readiness to embark on tree planting across the 18 local government areas in the state…
Real Estate Expert receives Sir Ahmadu Bello Award
The Chief Executive Officer of Delta Mega-Trend, Prince Sam Ogrih, has been conferred with the Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna Sokoto Platinum Leadership Award by the Northern Youth Council. He was also inducted into the Northern Youth Council…
NCC to deploy Revenue Assurance Solution Technology
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is set to deploy a technology solution "Revenue Assurance Solution" (RAS), that will monitor revenue generated by its licensees in a bid to block leakages in their Annual Operating Levy (AOL)…