FG Assures On Food Security

By Sola Shittu, Gombe The Federal Government on Saturday assured Nigerians of its commitment to sustainable food production, empowerment and overall growth of the economy even in the face of the biting effect of COVID-19 in the country. Minister of State for Agriculture,

DIPLOMATIC ROW: FG Lifts ban On Emirates After UAE Suspended Rapid Tests

The Federal Government has lifted the ban it placed on Emirates Airlines, reciprocating the withdrawal of the Rapid Antigen Testing by the United Arab Emirates for passengers on Emirates flights. The airline was banned on Friday by the PTF for airlifting passengers from

WTO: Okonjo-Iweala Stands Sole Candidate As South Korean Withdraws

South Korea’s candidate for the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Yoo Myung-Hee, has announced she will withdraw from the race. It clears the path for Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who the General Council announced late last year as the consensus candidate. The

‘Shortage Of Junior Officers Threatens Customs Operations’

The shortage of junior officers may cripple the activities of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as most of its formations across the country operate with middle class and senior officers. It was gathered that this was as a result of the failure of

MultiChoice Rules Out Pay-as-go Subscription Option

MultiChoice Nigeria has ruled out the possibility of implementing pay-as-go in the pay television industry in the country. It said such a subscription model would neither work for its DStv nor its GOtv services. It explained, however, that the pay-per-view option is very

3.4tr Rice Investment Under Threat, Say Processors

Rice processors have cried out that their N3.4 trillion investment for processing the staple food is under threat from smugglers. To save the investment, the processors urged the Federal Government to criminalise the sale of foreign rice. Director General of Rice Processors Association

Explosion At Rumuodumaya Gas Plant Causes Panic

A fire outbreak at a natural gas plant on the outskirt of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital last night, led to an explosion which created panic among residents in the area. A journalist who lives in the area told Channels Television that

Dangote Completes Nigeria’s Longest Concrete Road

he Dangote Group has completed Nigeria’s longest rigid pavement located in Kogi State. It is the first of its kind, top engineers say. The 43KM Obajana-Kabba road constructed by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has been described by motorists as the country’s most strategic highway that

Why Investing In Lagos Offers A Great Return – Sanwo-Olu

 By Alao Abiodun Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has enumerated reasons why investing in Lagos will yield great returns. The Governor spoke as a keynote speaker at the virtual investment forum hosted by the Institute of Directors (IoD) for the United Kingdom business

Imo Government Goes Tough on Illegal Revenue Collectors, COVID-19 Protocol Defaulters

All those collecting revenue illegally in Imo State, claiming to be doing so on behalf of government ministry, department or agency have been warned to desist forthwith or be confronted with the government law enforcement machinery. By the statement signed by the CPS/Media