FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Slightly above-average cereal production gathered in 2020 Cereal import requirements estimated slightly above average in 2020/21 marketing year Prices ease with new supplies from recent harvest, but remain at high levels Weak economic growth projected, food price inflation increasing About 9.8 million people estimated severely food insecure in 2020 post‑harvest period Slightly […]
Day: January 4, 2021
NIN Enrolment: Minister Suspends NIMC Staff For Extortion
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Ali Isa Ibrahim Pantami, has directed the immediate suspension of staff members involved in extortion of applicants at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Bauchi and Kaduna state offices. This was contained in a statement by the Director-General/CEO of NIMC, Engr Aliyu Aziz, issued to newsman […]
2021: Lagos State Governor Assures Residents Of Better Living Standards
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured residents of improved living standards with the provision of more groundbreaking infrastructure in 2021. Sanwo-Olu says major projects designed to uplift the welfare of the people would be unveiled this year. The Governor, who spoke at a special hybrid New Year thanksgiving service held at the Lagos […]
‘Kwara State Governor Dissolves Cabinet, Retains SSG
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has dissolved his cabinet with effect from December 31, 2020. The news of the dissolution is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Rafiu Ajakaye late Sunday. “His Excellency especially commends the Honourable cabinet members for their contributions to the development of […]
No Targeted Attack On Fulani In Ebonyi – Police
The Ebonyi State Police Command has described as “fake, baseless and mischievous” an online video in circulation alleging that Fulani herdsmen in the state were being attacked and forced to leave the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Philip Maku, made the assertion in a statement issued to newsmen in Abakiliki. The Commissioner […]
Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Visits Nigeria
The State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Peoples’ Republic of China, Mr Wang Yi, together with a number of high-ranking Chinese Government Officials, are paying a two-day official visit to Abuja, Nigeria from Monday 4 January 2021. In a statement by Ferdinand Nwonye the Spokesperson, of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
Borno Governor Lays Foundation Stone For First Private University
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has on Monday 4thl January 2021 laid the foundation stone for the construction of Al-Ansar University, which is expected to be the first privately-owned university and tertiary institution in the state. Zulum had earlier approved the allocation of 100 hectares of land in Maiduguri to Al-Ansar foundation, which […]
Edo govt, GIZ partner on initiatives for state’s post-COVID-19 economic sustainability
The Edo State Government has partnered with the German development agency, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), on strengthening the state’s private sector to ramp up productivity and drive growth in a post coronavirus economy. The partnership involves the training of over 400 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in digital marketing to […]
Obaseki charges Nigerian manufacturers, youths to exploit opportunities offered by AfCFTA
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged manufacturers and Nigeria’s industrious youths to exploit the opportunities offered by the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to create wealth and boost the country’s economy. In a statement, Obaseki applauded the commencement of trading under the AfCFTA on the 1st of January 2021, describing it […]
Governor Fayemi pays unscheduled visit to offices, commends Ekiti workers for dedication
Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commended civil servants in the state for their dedication and commitment towards achieving the lofty goals of his administration. The Governor stated this on Monday during an unscheduled visit to offices within the Governor’s office and the secretariat complex, Ado-Ekiti, in solidarity with the workers who just […]