The Institute of Strategic Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (ISEN) has urged government to take steps that would encourage the youth to take more interest in entrepreneurship to combat the nation’s unemployment indices. The Director, Training and Membership, ISEN, Dr Albert Ndeze…
The Republic of Benin is going into partnership with the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) to boost her local rice production. RIFAN National President, Alhaji Aminu Goronyo made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Goronyo said…
The Federal Government has entered into partnership with Crown Flour Mill (OLAM grains) to expand wheat production in the country, according to agriculture minister Muhammed Nanono. Nanono, who made this known in a statement by Mohammed Gana, Information Officer in…
The Lagos State Government is to host stakeholders’ engagement on the Red Meat Value Chain as part of efforts to revamp the red meat industry. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, made the disclosure in a statement on…
The Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO) and Business Support Academy (BSA) are collaborating to train no fewer than 3,000 youths and women in mass skill acquisition. The acting Director-General, FIIRO, Dr Yemisi Asagbra, said this at a news…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has busted an alleged illegal maize flour production outfit in Potiskum town of Yobe. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Nasiru Mato, Assistant Director,…
By Ayo Fadimu MILO has switched from plastic to paper straws for its Ready-To-Drink (RTD) packs,a first of its kind in Nigeria in the beverage category. With the aim of eliminating 60 metric tons of plastic yearly, Nestlé Nigeria is…
By Ayo Fadimu The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in collaboration SANO Foods Limited, on Monday began a public-private sector initiative to promote the cultivation of improved cassava varieties in Nigeria. The partnership under the Building an Economically Sustainable,…
By Ayo Fadimu The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to promote export processing in the country. NEPZA’s Managing Director, Prof. Adesoji…
By Abba – Eku Onyeka, Abuja Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Nasir-Sani Gwarzo has stated that cashew production would accelerate economic growth and development of the country, adding that Cashew is one of such commodities…
