Increasing agric budget by 5 per cent‘ll curb food insecurity –NGO
The Agric Budget Plus Cluster, a coalition of NGOs, has advocated for a five per cent increase in the budgetary allocation to the agricultural sector, for increased food production.
The organisations made the call at...
Dangote Cement empowers youths on poultry business in Kogi
Dangote Cement Plc has commenced a poultry skill acquisition and empowerment programme for youths in its host communities in Kogi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that already, 30 youths, drawn from the catchment...
Nigeria, largest economy in Africa – UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, said Nigeria remained the largest economy in Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Embassy of UAE in Abuja and made available to the News...
MTN supports Africa Union with US$25 million vaccination
President and Chief Executive Officer of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita,on Wednesday in Johannesburg said that he was proud to announce on behalf of the company the donation of US$25million to support the African Union...
Naira falls again, now N983/$1 as forex traders lament dollar to sell
The exchange rate between the naira and the dollar plunged to a record low N983/$1 at the black market based on quotes received Wednesday as currency traders said there no dollar to sell.
This represents...
Verve partners Alcineo on SoftPOS to boost contactless digital payment
Verve, Africa’s payment cards and digital token brand, has partnered with Alcineo, a provider of payment software and services, to provide a software point-of-sale (SoftPOS) SDK solution.
The payment brand said the partnership will provide...
Electricity, banking, aviation top 2021 consumer complaint chart – FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) say electricity has again topped its 2021 consumer-related complaints chart just like in 2020.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr. Babatunde Irukera, told the News...
Mining Cadestra receives best digital innovation award
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) has been awarded the best Digital Innovation Agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The Director-General of NMCO, Mr. Obadiah Nkom made this known in a statement issued by...
FCT-IRS urges taxpayers, employers to file annual returns
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has urged taxpayers in the FCT to file their tax returns as required by law.
This was contain in a press statement made available to Daily Champion...
Forex scandal: EFCC probes $347bn funds, summons foreign firms
•Industrial companies, banks get lion’s share under Emefiele, social services receive least forex allocation
•Anti-corruption agency deepens forex scandal probe, detectives may grill five foreign companies next week
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is investigating...
