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.…
Ukraine war: Russia strikes Ukraine grain after ending sea deal
Russian missile attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea coast have destroyed 60,000 tonnes of grain and damaged storage infrastructure, officials say. Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi said a “considerable amount” of export infrastructure was out of operation. Russia has pulled out of…
On the lookout for positive change — Gbubemi Atimomo
My expectations of newly sworn-in leaders across Nigeria On May 29, 2023, amidst great anticipation, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria whilst 28 other elected officials across Nigeria were sworn in as…
Sterling Bank crowns 2022 with impressive 29% net profit growth
Sterling Bank has reported a growth of 28.5 per cent in its profit after tax for 2022. One of Africa’s fastest growing companies and Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, its profits grew to N19.3 billion for the year ended 31 December…
Flooding: Environmentalist proffers solutions to agro-produce loss
An environmental expert, Ms Gloria Bulus, has proffered workable solutions to prevent loss of agro-produce due to flooding. Bulus, the founder of Bridge-that-Gap Initiative, a non-profit environmental sustainability association, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of…
