Author: Our Reporter
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Market project excites Ikole-Ekiti traders
Some traders in Ikole-Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti have commended the Council Chairman, Mr Sola Olominu for building a modern neighbourhood market in the area. A cross section of the traders who spoke with Our correspodent on Sunday in Ikole -Ekiti, described the project as a “welcome development.” Mrs Bukola Ogundana, a tomato…
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Milk Production: FECA targets production of 6,000 litres per day to boost IGR.
The Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), says it is targeting the production of 6,000 litres of milk per day, when all the Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) have been concluded with involved companies. The Provost of the College, Dr Akinyemi Fadiyimu, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday…
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Economic Diplomacy: ACCI wants implementation policy reviewed.
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has called for a review of the implementation of economic diplomacy critical in attracting investments into the country. The President of ACCI, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at a Roundtable on Economic Diplomacy with Nigerian Ambassadors. While identifying economic interests of nations…
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Stallion Group partners Bayelsa Govt. on youth empowerment, sports development.
Stallion Group, a business conglomerate which deals in automobiles, agricultural products, have indicated interest in partnering Bayelsa Government on youth empowerment, sports and agricultural development. The Regional Head of the Group in Nigeria, Mr Jayesh Shinde, gave the indication during a courtesy call on Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, at his office in Government House,…
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2023 presidential election: Tinubu’s emergence best choice for Nigeria — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara chapter has congratulated Bola Tinubu for emerging the party’s flag bearer in the 2023 presidential election at the party’s special convention in Abuja. According to the party, delegates made the best choice for Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris in…
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China’s Greater Bay Area emerging as a global innovation hub
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a vibrant city cluster in southern China which comprises Hong Kong, Macao, and nine cities in south China’s Guangdong province, witnesses stories about scientific and technological innovations every day. Kwok Wai-keung, a young man from Hong Kong who started his own business in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, has given new…
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Court orders 2 businessmen to appear for arraignment unfailingly June 27
An FCT High Court on Tuesday ordered that two businessmen appear unfailing on June 27 for arraignment. The Attorney-General’s Office filed a seven-count charge of bordering on issuance of dud cheque and cheating against Ishola Sunday and Emmanuel Olamijulo, Also charged alongside Sunday and Olamijulo is Ronke, the first suspect’s wife. The prosecution counsel, John…
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Enugu FA Cup: Adoration FC beat Star Plus 1-0
Adoration Football Club of Enugu on Wednesday defeated Star Plus FC of Ngwo 1-0 in the semi-finals of the ongoing FA Cup in the state. Alexander Bright scored the only goal of the match in the 67th minute of the match played at the Rangers International FC training pitch. Our correspondent reports that Adoration FC…
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Stakeholders advocate domestication of gender policy in agriculture
Stakeholders in agriculture and environment sector have called for domestication of the National Gender Policy in Agriculture (NGPA), to accelerate sustainable agricultural production to achieve food security. The stakeholders included the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science (NISS),…
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2023: Let’s work together for victory – PDP Chairman
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has urged all former presidential aspirants, party leaders and members to work in unity for PDP to win the 2023 general elections. Ayu made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while presenting PDP flag and Certificate of Return to Atiku Abubakar, as the party…