Ex-senator calls for establishment of food intelligence agency

Ex-senator calls for establishment of food intelligence agency

A former Senator, who represented Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone, Emmanuel Onwe has called for the establishment of the proposed Food Intelligence Agency to support the recent Federal Government declaration of emergency in food production and security. Onwe made the call on Sunday in Enugu while briefing journalists on his Open Letter to President Bola Tinubu, titled, “Declaration of a State of Emergency on Food Security and ‘Commodification of the Naira […]

May 20, 2024 14

BUSINESS

Nigeria eyes 10,000MW hydropower for sustainable electricity

While acknowledging the immense potential for hydropower development in Africa, he said it is important to also consider responsible development. He said, “We must address environmental concerns around dam construction and ecosystem disruption, alongside social impacts on local communities. This requires a commitment to sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions to financing these large-scale projects.” The minister previously stated that for several decades, hydropower has played a significant role in […]

May 16, 2024 9

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FG plans performance-based salary scheme for workers

A new wage system based on employee’s productivity in the civil service is underway, the Federal Government said on Monday. The government said with the system, workers on the same level could earn different salaries. The government said the formulation of an innovative wage system was being considered because it realised that productivity was a key factor in the growth of the country’s economy. The Director-General of the National Productivity […]

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FG woos global investors for 17 oil blocks

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, offered 12 oil blocks and five deep offshore assets for sale as it marketed the assets to global oil sector investors at the ongoing 2024 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, United States. Speaking at the African Oil Industry Opportunities Session, a side event at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference, the Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, told investors at the gathering that Nigeria […]

May 8, 2024 35 2

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Man in custody for allegedly stealing phones in Ekiti churches

Luck has run out of a man, Babatunde Olaoluwa, who allegedly had been pretending as a worshipper only to dispossess people in churches of their phones in the Oye Ekiti and Ayegbaju areas of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, Mr Adeniran Akinwale, said the suspect was arrested on Saturday evening after allegedly making away with seven phones belonging to different worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church, Ayegbaju […]

May 6, 2024 10

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Actress, Eniola Ajao reveals reason for shielding 21-year-old son from social media

Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao, has revealed why she kept her 21-year-old son, Ayomide Daniel, away from social media. Ajao said the decision was taken even before she ventured into the movie industry, adding that it was supposed to stem off stigma attached to being a single mother. “It was something I decided a long time ago before I even considered pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. “When I had […]

May 3, 2024 61

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FCT police arrest two for alleged child trafficking, rescue five

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested two persons, one Kulu Dogonyaro and Elizabeth Ojah, for attempted child trafficking, while they rescued five minors who had been taken by the suspects

May 3, 2024 8

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Forex: MTN, Glo, others seek NCC nod for tariff hike

Telecommunications operators in the country including MTN Nigeria and Globacom have asked for Federal Government approval through the Nigerian Communications Commission to raise their tariff. The development came after foreign exchange losses and rising energy costs forced some of the operators to post losses last year. The telcos’ proposal to raise their tariff came barely 24 hours after MultiChoice, a South African pay television company raised its tariff. Several companies […]

April 26, 2024 34

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Demolition of buildings for Lagos-Calabar coastal road begins Saturday

The Federal Government has announced that the demolition of buildings situated within the right of way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road will commence this coming Saturday. According to Channels Television’ on Thursday, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Korede Keisha, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Lagos on Thursday. Keisha urged all residents whose houses have been earmarked for demolition to visit the ministry’s secretariat in […]

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