FG denies Flutterwave, 9 others tax relief
The Federal Government has rejected the application of 10 companies seeking pioneer status under the Industrial Development Income Tax Act in Q1 2021. The pioneer […]
agriculture
UniAbuja V-C solicits FG’s support on agricultural programmes
Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, has appealed to the Federal Government to assist the University in strengthening its agricultural programmes. He made […]
Insecurity May Push Nigeria Back To Food Importation – Farmers Warn
Farmers have lamented about the worsening insecurity in the nation, stating that Nigerian might be forced to import food because of this. Speaking to The […]
Assembly passes Ekiti Local Govt Joint Account Bill
The Ekiti House of Assembly has passed the state’s Joint Local Government Account and Allocation of Revenue (Amendment) 2021 Bill. The bill was passed at […]
Only 2 grazing reserves exist in the south of Nigeria out of 415 – Federal Ministry of Agriculture
The Director, Department of Animal Husbandry Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Winnie Lai- Solarin, has said there are Nigeria has 415 grazing […]
Osodeke emerges new ASUU president
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday elected a new leadership to pilot its affairs for the next two years. The executive council of […]
Agric Commissioner Dies Leaving Behind Two Wives (Photo)
The Sokoto government has lost its Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Arzika Tureta. Tureta died at the age of 62, after a protracted illness. The Ministry’s […]
Yes, we approved N30m for construction of Friday Mosque in Borno- Agriculture Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed media report on approval of N30m for construction of a worship centre for a community […]
Southern governors resolution, act of betrayal – Ex-gov
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Abdullahi Adamu (APC, Nasarawa), has accused the Southern Governors Forum of playing to the gallery with their demand for […]
Bandits prevent cultivation of 50,000 hectares in Katsina State – Gov Masari
By Zubairu Idris KATSINA -Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has said that over 50,000 hectares of farmland were abandoned by farmers in the state […]
Fed Govt eyes 60,000 tractors to drive agric mechanisation
The Federal Government is targeting about 60, 000 tractors to drive the Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. This, it said, would ensure a paradigm shift from subsistence […]
Senate Endorse Bill To Create Database For Cows
The Senate is considering a bill seeking to create a database for cows. The bill for an Act to ‘establish national livestock and management (protection, […]
Food security: FG targets 60,000 tractors to drive agric mechanisation
By Doris Esa Abuja – The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, says the Federal Government is targeting about 60, 000 tractors […]
Unity Bank declares N492.02bn assets for 2020
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos- Unity Bank Plc on Tuesday announced an asset base of N492.02 billion for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2020. The […]
WHO lauds Enugu govt. for openness during health security assessment
Enugu, April 17, 2021 (NAN) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has lauded Enugu State Government for its openness to be assessed during a sub-national health […]
NAIC Pays N1.7bn Claims To Farmers
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) said it paid a total of N1.7 billion claims to over 5,000 farmers in the past two years. NAIC, […]
Nigeria and war of tongues, by Femi Adesina
Our country is at war today on many fronts. Nigeria battles insurgency, terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, armed robbery, cult killings, ritual murders, and war of tongues. […]
Final Year UNIPORT Student Reportedly Collapses, Dies Days After Writing Exam
It has been reported that a final year student of the University of Port Harcourt has died. The young woman, identified simply as Gloria, died […]
Farmer-herder conflict: N33 trillion livestock sector under threat, says minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, has warned that the lingering impasse between farmers and herders in the country would affect the […]
Governor Wike Accuses CBN Of Playing Politics With Its Agriculture Development Loans
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has called out the Central Bank of Nigeria, accusing them of playing politics with its agriculture development […]