87 m. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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3 h. ago Labour Institute, ILO/ UK University Partner On Workers Education

The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, has entered into a partnership with International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the University of Greenwich’s Centre of Research on Employment and Work (UoG-CREW), London, on workers’ education, training and research to enhance productivity, industrial peace and harmony at workplaces. The historic partnership agreements between the […]

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5 h. ago Experience economy Experienced brands sell experiences instead of products

Tribune Online Experience economy Experienced brands sell experiences instead of products THE best brands sell feelings instead of products. Entrepreneurs are creators and curators of experience. An experience economy is the sale of memorable experiences to customers. The term was first used in a 1998 article by B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore describing the next economy following the agrarian economy, the industrial economy, […] Experience economy Experienced brands sell experiences instead of products Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Bamidele Calls For Strategic Investments In Education To Produce Billionaires

The leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on governments at all levels, corporate organiaations and philanthropists to invest more strategically in education to produce global billionaires and brands. Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, highlighted how developed and emerging nations in Asia, Europe and North America leveraged education as a veritable tool of […]

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7 h. ago Wike’s Work In FCT Proves Nigeria’s Diversity Can Drive Progress – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to infrastructural development in Abuja Despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike has played a crucial role in implementing key development projects in the capital city. His collaboration with the APC-led administration […] The post Wike’s Work In FCT Proves Nigeria’s Diversity Can Drive Progress – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NSA seeks religious leaders’collaboration against terrorism, extremism

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has called for greater collaboration between religious leaders, communities, security agencies, and the government in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Ribadu made this call on Sunday in his Eid-el-Fitr message to the Muslim community, emphasizing that their collective efforts are essential for strengthening national security. Ribadu urged Nigerians Read More

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10 h. ago Parliamentary govt: Reps propose election of President from Senate

• House to produce PM From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives is proposing that the President should be elected from the Senate and the Prime Minister from the House, if the bills to return the country to parliamentary system of government are passed into law. The proposals also include the appointment of ministers […] The post Parliamentary govt: Reps propose election of President from Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nigerian, Chinese firms partner to mass produce affordable tricycles

Tribune Online Nigerian, Chinese firms partner to mass produce affordable tricycles Easytech Integrated Services Limited, a Nigerian firm, is partnering with Guangzhou Dayun Motorcycle Company Limited, a leading Chinese manufacturer of motorcycles and tricycles, to mass-produce low-cost, high-quality tricycles aimed at easing the transportation of agricultural produce in rural areas. According to a statement made available to journalists in Lokoja by Oyigu Elijah, the partnership aims […] Nigerian, Chinese firms partner to mass produce affordable tricycles Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has secured a 12 billion Japanese Yen loan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost food production under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, in a statement at the weekend by the Chief Information Officer, Eremah […] The post Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Nigeria needs productivity incentives as subsidies to enhance economic output– Experts

Economic experts have said that only by refocusing subsidies as productivity incentives in key sectors with clear return on investment read more Nigeria needs productivity incentives as subsidies to enhance economic output– Experts

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26 h. ago How I escaped sexual harassment in Nollywood — Azeezat Shorunmu

Actress and filmmaker, Azeezat Shorunmu, has said that scriptwriting helped her escape advances and sexual harassment from male producers. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Shorunmu stated that people fall victim to sexual harassment when they become desperate for fame and quick wealth. She said, “In the film industry, many fall victim to sexual harassment Read More

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27 h. ago Illegal drug market sprouts where NAFDAC burnt N4.7bn banned products in Aluu dumpsite near PH

…Public health at risk When the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) made a burnfire at read more Illegal drug market sprouts where NAFDAC burnt N4.7bn banned products in Aluu dumpsite near PH

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28 h. ago ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: We lost 18 members in one month—Osodeke, ASUU president

Tribune Online ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: We lost 18 members in one month—Osodeke, ASUU president Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, President of the Academic Staff of Universities (ASUU) in this exclusive interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, speaks on wide range of issues including the state of the nation, mass production of First Class graduates by the private universities, update on the union face-off with the Federal Government, among others. Excerpts: WHAT is the […] ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: We lost 18 members in one month—Osodeke, ASUU president Tribune Online

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33 h. ago MRS, others raise petrol prices to N930 in Lagos, N960 in North

As a direct fallout of the recent suspension of sales of petroleum products in naira by the Dangote refinery, MRS filling station has effected a new price regime, raising its pump price to N930 per litre in Lagos and N960 for residents living in the northern part of the country. The new price regime, effective Read More

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36 h. ago Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products

Tribune Online Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products An indigenous pharmaceutical company, St. Racheal’s Pharma has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove import duty and levy on critical pharmaceutical products. The company stated this is imperative to help the poor and other vulnerable to access quality and affordable healthcare wherever they live and work across Nigeria. The chairman and CEO of the […] Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products Tribune Online

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41 h. ago How TracTrac drives mechanisation use for smallholder farmers

Low-scale mechanisation use in Nigeria’s agricultural sector has continued to hamper farmers’ productivity and the country’s quest to fast-track economic read more How TracTrac drives mechanisation use for smallholder farmers

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41 h. ago NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos

Tribune Online NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) have donated vehicles, including a specialised ambulance, in support of security and health services in Lagos State. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) received two vehicles, while an intensive care unit ambulance was given to the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta. NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos Tribune Online

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42 h. ago FG moves to secure return of smuggled baby gorilla from Turkey

The Federal Government of Nigeria is collaborating with Turkish authorities to secure the safe return of a baby gorilla that read more FG moves to secure return of smuggled baby gorilla from Turkey

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43 h. ago Nigeria, Turkey collaborate for safe return of smuggled baby gorilla

The Federal Government is working with Turkish authorities to facilitate the safe return of a baby gorilla intercepted at Istanbul Airport on December 22, 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Saturday. The animal, which had been illegally smuggled from Nigeria and was Read More

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45 h. ago Aviation Safety: NCAA assures of full implementation of safety programmes – Capt. Najomo

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo has assured that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is committed to implementing fully the State Safety Programme (SSP) for Nigeria when finalised.   The DGCA made the commitment during the closing ceremony of the ICAO-West and Central Africa (WACAF) Regional Office of […] The post Aviation Safety: NCAA assures of full implementation of safety programmes – Capt. Najomo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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