Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a leading financial institution in Nigeria and a member of Standard Bank Group has announced its sponsorship of the annual British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN) Lagos Farm Fair. According to a statement, the event is dedicated…
Ekiti approves N4.15bn for road construction, agric, others
Ekiti State Executive Council has approved N4.15b for the execution of projects including road rehabilitation, renovation of the House of Assembly complex, agriculture and construction of hostels. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, disclosed the August 26 SEC approvals in…
Ekiti urges farmer-herder harmony to ensure food security
The Ekiti State Government has committed to proactive engagement with farmers and herders to prevent clashes, aiming to enhance food security in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, speaking on Thursday at a two-day training…
No reason for Nigeria to rely on food imports –Gombe Gov
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has said that with vast arable land and large population, Nigeria has no reason to rely on food importation. The governor stated this on Thursday at the launch of Al-Yuma Fertilizer and Chemical…
NiMet signs MoU with TAHMO to expand weather stations across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with the Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO), a non-governmental agency, to expand NiMet’s network of weather stations across Nigeria. The director general, chief executive officer of NiMet and Nigeria’s…
Experts highlight impact of genetically modified foods
The Center for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR) hosted a thought-provoking symposium on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture, emphasising the urgent need for organic farming practices to ensure food security, environmental sustainability, and human health. Tagged, ‘GMO FOODS:…
Kyari highlights energy security’s role in wealth creation
In a recent address at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Public Wealth Management Conference in Abuja, Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), underscored the indispensable role of energy security in…
Quarantine service begins clampdown on food smugglers, hoarders
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, on Monday, joined in clamping down on hoarders and smugglers of food items and other agricultural produce, as it announced the deployment of more officers to Nigeria’s land and sea borders. It said the move…
Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Output falls for 2nd month running as inflationary pressures remain elevated
Companies in Nigeria continued to be negatively impacted by strong inflationary pressures in November, with new orders and output both falling as customers were either reluctant or unable to pay higher charges. Purchase prices rose at the fastest pace in…
FCTA to partner with South Korea, Turkiye on vocational education, agriculture – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Tuesday that the FCT Administration would partner with the Republic of South Korea on vocational education. Wike also expressed willingness to partner with Turkiye on agricultural development.…