Bühler opens application center for local grains in Nigeria together with Flour Mills of Nigeria The company plans to boost the growth and development of ancient grains as a food source in Nigeria and the continent of Africa to enhance food security in the region Bühler, in collaboraiton with Flour[Read More…]
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FirstBank to honour Soyinka @ 90 with “The Noble Warrior”
”The Noble Warrior,” a theatrical performance of Eni Ogun has been listed as part of the birthday celebrations and activities in honour Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka at 90. Announcing its sponsorship of the Lagos command performance in a statement on Tuesday, the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank,[Read More…]
Retail superstores suffer low patronage – FCCPC
As the harsh economic atmosphere continues unabated, high profile retail supermarkets have experienced sales reduction by 50 percent. Speaking during a strategic engagement between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission [FCCPC] and the members of the National Association of Supermarket Operators of Nigeria [NASON], Retailers Council of Nigeria [RCN],[Read More…]
NBMA tackles NAFDAC over criticism of GMO consumption in Nigeria
The Director General of the Nigeria Biotechnology Management Agency (NBMA), Agnes Asagbra, has kicked against the disapproval of genetically engineered food by the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye. On 29 June, the NAFDAC boss, during an interview on Arise[Read More…]
Nationwide blackout as power grid crashes again, supply falls to 70MW
In a development that has thrown the nation into darkness, the national grid operated from Osogbo in Osun State has again failed electricity customers, including band A users who are heavily billed and promised uninterrupted power supply. The collapse, which happened at about 3pm today, crashed the power on the[Read More…]
Food crisis: 82 million Nigerians may slip into severe hunger – UN
The Food and Agriculture Organization, an arm of the United Nations has warned that by 2030 about 80 to 82 million Nigerians may slip into severe hunger in the country amid food insecurity. The Humanitarian Coordinator of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, represented by, Taofiq Braimoh disclosed this at a[Read More…]
ARCON announces Emmanuel Agu as ASP chairman
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced the appointment of a seasoned marketing professional, Dr Emmanuel Agu, as the Chairman of the Advertising Standards Panel, a body established by Section 53 of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Act No. 23 of 2022. ASP is charged with[Read More…]
ADVAN Announces Formal Withdrawal from Heads of Advertising Sectorial Group (HASG)
Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has formally announced its decision to withdraw from its membership in the Heads of Advertising Sectorial Group (HASG). This decision follows extensive deliberation and careful consideration by the ADVAN Executive Council and association members. In a letter addressed to the HASG Chairman, Dr. Olufemi Adelusi,[Read More…]
NAFDAC warns against unregistered drug in Nigerian markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert over the unauthorised production and sale of an unregistered drug in the country. The product name is B-GAG Healthy Medicine with batch number 0070. According to NAFDAC, the product was detected during surveillance activities in[Read More…]
Firstbank Unveils Digital Lending Solution
First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank) has introduced FirstCredit as a groundbreaking digital lending solution designed to meet the demands of Nigerians. With the increasing penetration of mobile phones and internet access, more Nigerians are embracing digital solutions for their financial needs. This trend has been further amplified by the COVID-19[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]