60 m. ago Cross River cocoa industry needs policy intervention – Agara

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Chief Chris Agara, the Chairman of AA Universal, an agro-based firm, says the cocoa industry in the state needs policy intervention. Chief Chris Agara, whose firm is the concessionaire of the Cross River State Cocoa Processing Plant in Ikom, spoke in an interview. He disclosed that most cocoa produced in the […] The post Cross River cocoa industry needs policy intervention – Agara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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85 m. ago Federal Gov’t Suspends Council Meeting Over LG Crisis In Osun

The meeting of the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy earlier scheduled to be held in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025 has been postponed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the postponement, citing the heightened political tensions due to the crisis that erupted recently over local […]

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4 h. ago Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector

Tribune Online Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ₦200bn intervention in the agriculture sector, saying it has given farmers across the country renewed hope. Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Private sector, entrepreneurs should contribute to development of education – Air Peace Chairman Onyema

As FOUYE graduates 8,444, confers honorary degrees on four eminent Nigerians at 9th convocation   From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Chairman of Air Peace Airline, Dr Allen Onyema has called on the private sector, business entrepreneurs and the affluent in the country to contribute to the development of the education sector The Air Peace boss […] The post Private sector, entrepreneurs should contribute to development of education – Air Peace Chairman Onyema appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Security Improving In Northwest Nigeria, Says Defence Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has disclosed that the country’s northwest and north-central regions have witnessed significant improvements in security. He attributed this progress to sustained military operations against banditry in States such as Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, and Kaduna. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, the minister reaffirmed the […] The post Security Improving In Northwest Nigeria, Says Defence Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NEDC Distributes Relief Items To North East Governors’ Wives

North East Development Commission (NEDC) has began the distribution relief items comprising thousands of bags of rice , sugar , cartons of vegetable oil and spaghetti requested by the wife of the President, Sen Remi Tinubu from the Commission to the six North-east Governors’ wives. The state coordinator of the commission, Engr Mohammed Umar, disclosed […]

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6 h. ago Expert urges Oyo community to adopt agriculture, crafts for economic growth

The President of the Nigerian Society of Animal Protection, Professor Olaniyi Babayemi, has emphasised the crucial role of agriculture and traditional crafts in driving economic growth in Okeho, a historic town in Oyo State. This was contained in a communiqué issued by the summit organisers, Egbe Omo Ibile Okeho, led by former FirstBank Managing Director, Read More

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8 h. ago Linking Niger Delta takes a boost as minister commissions Abraka

The drive by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to link the oil region seems to receive a boost at read more Linking Niger Delta takes a boost as minister commissions Abraka-Oben Road rebuilt by NDDC

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8 h. ago FITC Launches Industry Report To Drive Insurance Sector’s Growth

The Nigerian insurance industry has been ranked 70th globally in terms of premium volume, far behind peers such as South Africa (20th) and the United States (1st), according to a new comprehensive report launched by FITC. The FITC is a leading financial training and consulting institution. The report draws insights from top industry executives and […]

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8 h. ago Olam Group to sell 44.6% stake in agribusiness to Saudi fund for $2.35 billion

Singapore-listed Olam Group on Feb 24 said it will sell a 44.58 per cent stake in its agricultural products business read more Olam Group to sell 44.6% stake in agribusiness to Saudi fund for $2.35 billion

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9 h. ago Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has swore in newly elected local government chairmen and councillors across the state. Speaking in Oshogbo on Sunday, Governor Adeleke, urged them to focus on good governance while warning against any attempt to forcibly occupy council secretariats. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for resisting attempts by some […] The post Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Modernising Damaturu: Yobe Residents Hail Buni For Awarding Flyover, Underpass Projects

Residents of Damaturu and other parts of Yobe State have commended the state government under the able leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni for awarding the contract for the construction of a flyover in Damaturu, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and modernising the state’s capital. The Yobe State Commissioner of Works, Engr. Umar […]

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9 h. ago FG’s free trade zone taxes threatening $200bn investments –NACCIMA

•Says 600,000 jobs at risk By Chinelo Obogo The federal government’s move to impose taxes on Free Trade Zones (FTZs) has raised alarm among investors, with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) cautioning that the policy could trigger an exodus of $200 billion in foreign investments and jeopardise over […] The post FG’s free trade zone taxes threatening $200bn investments –NACCIMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago C’River moves to restructure Calabar Carnival after 20 years

The Cross River Government has put plans in motion to restructure the annual Calabar Carnival after 20 years of existence. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said in a statement that the Governor Bassey Otu-led government had set up a 13-member carnival review committee headed by Chief Edem Duke, a former Minister of […] The post C’River moves to restructure Calabar Carnival after 20 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Tax hikes: Tinubu’s aggressive revenue extraction will stifle growth

As Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu had a reputation for squeezing water from a stone by extracting taxes from even read more Tax hikes: Tinubu’s aggressive revenue extraction will stifle growth

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10 h. ago Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jumoke Oduwole, has called on Nigerians to preserve the legacy that the late Pa. Ayo Adebanjo laid down before his demise. She made this call during her visit to the family of the deceased in Lekki yesterday. “We need to appreciate the impactful life he lived, […] The post Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Free trade zone: $200bn foreign investments may leave Nigeria, NACCIMA warns

Tribune Online Free trade zone: $200bn foreign investments may leave Nigeria, NACCIMA warns Over 600,000 jobs at risk AMID the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms targeting tax imposition on Free Trade Zones (FTZs), the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has sounded the alarm, warning that the decision could drive away over $200 billion in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) from the country and […] Free trade zone: $200bn foreign investments may leave Nigeria, NACCIMA warns Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI

Tribune Online Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI THE Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended the latest decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 percent, describing it as the beginning of a better deal for the business community, regarding credit cost. The Chamber, in a […] Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI Tribune Online

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11 h. ago NSITF tasks employers in informal economy on ESC scheme for workers

By Bimbola Oyesola, oritokeoyee@gmail.com The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated that employers in the informal sector must ensure that their workers are protected by keying into Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS). According to the NSITF’s regional manager, Mainland Region, Lagos, Agboma Obiaku Okoroafor, the vision of the organization was that, “every worker, whether […] The post NSITF tasks employers in informal economy on ESC scheme for workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Fuel crisis looms as drivers stop loading, allege harassment

There is looming fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria as tanker drivers have stopped fuel loading over alleged harassment by officials of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Also, telecommunications companies have raised concerns over a possible network blackout as the strike by petroleum tanker drivers could disrupt Read More

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