24 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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26 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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43 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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43 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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3 d. ago NASENI Restates Commitment To Empowering Local Industries For Global Competitiveness

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has restated commitment to driving innovation, empowering local industries, and positioning Nigeria’s manufacturing sector for global competitiveness. Speaking at the NASENI Focus Group meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State, which aimed to boost local manufacturing and promote made-in-Nigeria products to advance local manufacturing and boost its […]

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3 d. ago Abazee Productions collaborates with Iyabo Ojo, others to produce Labake Olododo

Film equipment rental and entertainment content production company, Abazee Productions, has collaborated with star actress, Iyabo Ojo’s Fespris Productions, Alaba Ultimate and FilmOne to produce the epic film, Labake Olododo. Staring Iyabo Ojo as the eponymous character, Labake Olododo, which hits the cinemas today, March 28, is a Yoruba language film subtitled in English that […] The post Abazee Productions collaborates with Iyabo Ojo, others to produce Labake Olododo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Juli turns to profitability as share price rises by 1,646%

Juli Plc, a marketer of pharmaceutical products to wholesale and retail sectors in Nigeria has recorded an after-tax turnaround, reporting read more Nigeria’s Juli turns to profitability as share price rises by 1,646%

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4 d. ago Nigeria can produce over 2.5m tonnes of fish annually, says varsity Don

Urges FG to support small-scale operators for fish production From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A University Don, Prof. Mabel Ipinmoroti, has disclosed that Nigeria has the potential to produce over 2.5 million tonnes of fish annually if available resources are well utilised. She lamented that the mining fields within the river basins of Osun river has […] The post Nigeria can produce over 2.5m tonnes of fish annually, says varsity Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Xi stresses developing new quality productive forces according to local conditions

By Aidoghie Paulinus   The General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping, took part in the deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province to the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress on the afternoon […] The post Xi stresses developing new quality productive forces according to local conditions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Don’t compromise quality seeds for food production, NASC warns producers

By Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has warned producers that the Federal Government will not compromise on seed production. NASC Acting Director General, Dr Ishiak Othman Khalid, gave the warning at the annual early generation seed (EGS) event yesterday in Abuja. According to him, seed producers, researchers, policymakers, and development partners […] The post Don’t compromise quality seeds for food production, NASC warns producers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigerian chocolate queens rewrite history from bean to bar against all odds

Nigeria has long been a giant in cocoa production, ranking among the world’s top exporters. Yet, for decades, the country read more Nigerian chocolate queens rewrite history from bean to bar against all odds

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4 d. ago PETROAN lauds NNPCL for running Port Harcourt refinery 180 days non

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for successfully running the revamped Port Harcourt Refinery for 180 days non-stop National Public Relations Officer, Dr Joseph Obele, who gave the commendation in a statement on Tuesday, also commended the host communities for their cooperation and support Read More

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4 d. ago Why I believe Nigeria can produce female President, VP – DJ Cuppy

By Seyi Babalola Popular Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, is optimistic about the country electing a female President. She sees Namibia’s record of having both a female President and a female Vice President as a source of inspiration for women in Nigeria. In a statement on her X handle, Cuppy […] The post Why I believe Nigeria can produce female President, VP – DJ Cuppy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Polypropylene Production To Revitalise Textile Industry, Save Nigeria $267m – MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the production of polypropylene by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals will revitalise Nigeria’s struggling textile industry and save the country $267 million in import costs. The director-general of MAN, Segun Kadir-Ajayi stated this in an interview on the Channels Business Incorporated Programme. Kadir-Ajayi highlighted the […]

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6 d. ago NAFDAC warns of fake contraceptive injection in Kano, Bauchi, Niger

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised an alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Noristerat Injection 200mg in Nigeria. The agency disclosed that the fake contraceptive product has been found in Niger, Bauchi, and Kano States, particularly at the Coordinated Wholesale Centre in Kano. In a statement issued on Monday Read More

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7 d. ago 25% of table water operators in Ogun close business in one year

The Association of Table Water Producers of Nigeria (ATWAP), Ogun Chapter, says over 25 per cent of its members have read more 25% of table water operators in Ogun close business in one year

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7 d. ago Troops arrest 12 suspects, destroy 19 refineries, recover 138,000 litres products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Troops of 6 Division Nigerian Army, have destroyed 19 artisanal refineries, with 12 suspected oil thieves arrested, as well as over 138,000 litres of stolen products confiscated across the Joint Operations Area (JOA). Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, confirmed this in […] The post Troops arrest 12 suspects, destroy 19 refineries, recover 138,000 litres products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s local pharma firms expand despite operating hurdles

Nigeria’s indigenous pharmaceutical companies are stepping up to fill the gaps left by departing multinationals, aggressively expanding their production capacity read more Nigeria’s local pharma firms expand despite operating hurdles

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9 d. ago FG To Manufacture Military Hardware At Ajaokuta Steel Company

The Federal Government is set to manufacture military hardware at the Ajaokuta Steel Company, a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar-Audu, disclosed plans to partner with the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria to produce military hardware for the Nigerian Armed Forces […] The post FG To Manufacture Military Hardware At Ajaokuta Steel Company appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago World Cocoa Foundation, Johnvents, others partner to promote forest preservation, boost cocoa production

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Stakeholders in the cocoa industry, including the World Cocoa Foundation and Johnvents, have launched a new initiative in the industry termed the Deforestation-Free Cocoa Initiative (DFCI). The initiative, according to the stakeholders, was aimed at promoting sustainable cocoa farming and forest preservation. The stakeholders, who converged on Akure, the Ondo State […] The post World Cocoa Foundation, Johnvents, others partner to promote forest preservation, boost cocoa production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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