The Chairman, National Quality Council (NQC), Osita Aboloma has enjoined stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector to provide necessary support to ensure the success of the forthcoming African Cassava Conference (ACC). In a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the NQC Chairman, ‘Bola Fashina, the conference is scheduled for Abuja in October 2023. Aboloma called on the organised private sector, relevant Federal and State Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Financial Institutions, Development Partners as well as Educational institutions in the agricultural sector to actively participate through sponsorship, presentation of papers, panel discussions and exhibition of Cassava derivatives and innovations during…
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The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) Yola Operations Office on Thursday, received a report about a boat accident that occurred along the River Benue near Njuwa community in Yola South, Adamawa State. Initial investigations revealed that the boat was carrying 23 passengers. Seven persons have been successfully rescued with the assistance of local divers. Sadly one person had been reported as deceased, and at the time of this report, fifteen people are still unaccounted for. NEMA, in collaboration with ADSEMA and various other stakeholders, is actively coordinating search and rescue operations to locate the missing passengers.
Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has said that regulators are crucial to the survival of Nigerian Oil Industry. This was contained in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Deputy Director (Press and Public Relations), Mrs Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa on Thursday. The Minister stated this during his inspection visit to the permanent site of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Headquarters building which is under construction in Abuja on Thursday. The Minister said that regulators such as the NUPRC was central to the sustainable growth of the nation’s oil industry. Lokpobiri therefore said: ”Nigerian economy was largely…
A Non-governmental Organization, Hope Aglow Charity Foundation has reiterated the commitment of the organization in celebrating individuals, communities, Associations of like minds who work tirelessly to alleviate suffering and improve human conditions in the country. The Founder of the organization, Dr Mrs Cynthia Amaka Obiorah made the call at a forum in Port Harcourt, River State to mark this year’s international day of Charity. Dr Obiorah stressed the need for government at all levels to explore the spirit of compassion, generosity and solidarity to impact positively on the well being of Nigerians towards alleviating the negative effect of subsidy removal…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, assured Nigerians of his renewed and energized focus on delivering his vision of a unified, peaceful and prosperous nation. A statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said President Tinubu said this following the judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. The statement said President Tinubu welcomed the judgment of the Tribunal with an intense sense of solemn responsibility and preparedness to serve all Nigerians, irrespective of all diverse political persuasions, faiths, and tribal identities. The Presidential Spokesperson said the President recognized the diligence,…
The 8th Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit commenced on Wednesday in Tallinn, Estonia, with the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar, leading the Nigerian delegation. The 2023 OGP Summit focuses on open government in the digital age, the potential of technology to make governance and policy-making more transparent and accountable, and the preservation of democracy. It brings together heads of state and government, representatives of civil society, and policymakers around the world annually to promote principles of transparency and good governance globally. In an address at the occasion, the Leader of Nigeria’s Delegation, who…
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Evelyn Nigige has urged Nigerian researchers, investors and innovators to leverage on the European Patent Library Project to stimulate dynamic and balanced Intellectual Property Right (IPRs) system for creativity and innovation for economic development. Dr. Ngige said this at the opening of the two-day Patent Library (PATLIB) Seminar with the theme “Knowledge transfer to Africa” organized by European Patent Convention on Tuesday in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary who was represented by the Director of Trade in the Ministry, Mr Suleuman Audu, said that the project will create grounds and…
By Nana Musa The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to cordial relationship with the United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime in Nigeria (UNODC). The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu said this when he received the UNODC team in his office in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that Nigeria and UNODC had been collaborating, providing support to state and non-state actors in the area of anti-corruption, counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism, drug prevention, treatment and control. Bagudu said that they also fight organised maritime crime, trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, justice sector reform,…
The speech was presented by the Minister of State for the Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako Here’s President Bola Tinubu’s Speech: Excellencies, speaking on behalf of Nigeria, I extend my heartfelt congratulations for the landmark occasion that marks the inaugural AU Africa Climate Summit. This event as well as our recent efforts and advocacy on the topic of Climate Change boldly demonstrate to the global community that Africa is rising to the challenge and taking decisive steps to deliver a sustainable economic future for our people. The African Climate Summit occurs at a pivotal juncture, offering us an exclusive stage…
By Nana Musa The Federal Government on Monday pledged to deepen its existing Bilateral diplomacy/Economic ties with the Government of Japan to enhance the economic growth and development in Nigeria. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said this when he received the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi in his office in Abuja. Bagudu said that Nigeria and Japan had long existing collaboration in the areas of agriculture, trade, investment, technical aids and grants. “I note that businesses between both countries crisscross Nigeria’s exportation of agricultural and petrochemical products to Japan and importation from Japan,…
By Nana Musa The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, has sought for technical and financial support to develop the 2023-2027 National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (NIIMP) implementation plan which was outstanding. The minister said this when he received the United Kingdom-Nigeria infrastructure Advisor Facility (UKNiAF) team in his office in Abuja on Monday. Bagudu sought UKNiAF’s support for the ministry to develop national infrastructure register to keep track of national infrastructure stock. He said: “The limited capacity of the MDAs in the identification and packaging of bankable projects still remains an obstacle to infrastructure delivery in…
Akabueze By Nana Musa The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to advancing the efficiency and transparency of budgetary processes. The Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Mr Ben Akabueze, made this known in Abuja on Monday, at a training on budget preparation using the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was organised for all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Akabueze, who was represented by the Director, Expenditure at Budget office, Isah Gwangwazo, said that the training session underscored the determination to enhance fiscal discipline and accountability…