The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, says the Federal Government is targeting about 60, 000 tractors to drive its Agriculture Mechanisation Programme. Nanono disclosed this when participants of Senior Executive Course (SEC) NO. 43 (2021) of…
The nation’s bourse extended its bullish run on Tuesday with the market capitalisation increasing by N88 billion due to buy-interest in bellwether stocks. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N20.330 trillion, inched higher by N88 billion to close at…
The President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Dr. Aminu Gwadebe in this interview with the Publisher, Nigerian NewsDirect Dr. Samuel Ibiyemi said the association supported the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) economy diversification and investing resources…
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Wednesday announced the cancellation of the operational licence issued to UNIC Insurance Plc. The operational licence – RIC 043, was revoked with effect from March 25. The commission made the announcement in a notice…
The Senate has ordered an investigation into the alleged invasion of the Bodija market in Ibadan by officials of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) during which bags of rice and other items valued at N85 million were conveyed away. The…
In line with its vision targeted at leading insurance company and non-banking financial solutions provider in Nigeria, Leadway Assurance is adding value to clients and other stakeholders in an efficient and reliable manner in the industry through its various programmes…
The Kwara House of Assembly on Tuesday urged the State Government to put appropriate price control mechanisms in place to halt perennial hike in prices of food items in the state. This, the legislature said, was especially during the current…
The Ekiti State Government has entered into partnership with the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) on peaceful application of nuclear science and technology. This is in the area of development of medicine, agricultural, and other socio-economic activities within the knowledge…
Gunmen on Wednesday shot two operatives dead during an attack on Adani Police Station in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, an official statement has confirmed. The incident is contained in a statement issued in Enugu by the Spokesman…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Wednesday flagged off a partnership arrangement with Anoh Gas Processing Company Limited for the completion of the Center for Skills Development and Training (CSDT) located at Greater Port Harcourt Area, Rivers…
