Clearing agents at the nation’s ports in Lagos have lamented that in the last five years, importers have lost N248 billion to multiple sampling of imported cargoes by different agencies of government at the nation’s ports of Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune exclusively in Lagos,[Read More…]
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Minister Lauds Origin Tech Group on Partnership with FG on Greener Hope Agricultural Productivity Program
Recently, the Federal Executive Council approved an Agro-Development Syndicated Facility for which Origin Tech Group is to power a truly Nigeria’s pioneering integrated food security systems through a revolutionary large-scale agricultural mechanization programme code-named “Greener Hope Agricultural Productivity Programme” in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security[Read More…]
Benue State Signs MoU For Digital Infrastructure
Benue State Government, Central Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with a non-governmental organization; Gamint Corporate Ltd on the establishment of an outfit known as Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC). The partnership underscores the government’s commitment to creating a digitally inclusive society, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the quality[Read More…]
Lagos assembly holds public hearing on bill to generate, transmit, distribute electricity
The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, held a public hearing on the state’s Electricity Bill 2024, which aims to improve electricity supply in the state. The bill is titled:” A bill for a law to repeal the Lagos State Power Sector Reform Law 2018, to provide for the[Read More…]
Telcos Ask NCC for Permission to Hike Tariff for Voice, Data Services
Telecommunication operators in Nigeria have asked Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for permission to increase their tariff for voice and data services to enable them cushion the harsh operating climate. This is coming two months after an earlier letter to the industry regulator to demand for tariff adjustment. They are appealing[Read More…]
Bühler opens application center for local grains in Nigeria together with Flour Mills of Nigeria
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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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…]