According to the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Nigerians should not worry over the scarcity of rice as land borders remain closed.
Reps Directs CBN To Suspend Charges On Deposits
On Thursday, 19th September 2019 the House of Representatives had during its plenary, directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to review its cashless policy by suspending the proposed charges imposed on cash deposits into Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) of individuals and corporate bodies.
Border Closure: FG Extend Beyond The Earlier Slated 28 Days
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), has disclosed that the federal government has extended the partial closure of the Nigerian borders beyond the 28 days earlier scheduled.
Naira Gains Against West African Currency CFA as Nigeria Closes Borders
The closure of Nigeria’s land borders has caused the West African currency, the CFA Franc, to crash to a new record low against the Naira at the open market; trading at 5680 CFA to N1000, Daily Trust reports.
Five-Year Seed Plan Unveiled - NASC
The National Agricultural Seed Council( NASC) has unveiled a five-year institutional strategic plan to provide direction for the agency and revitalize the seed sub-sector of agriculture in Nigeria.
Finally, Buhari Dissolves Obono-Obla Panel, Awaits Investigation Report
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday dissolved Okoi Obono-Obla – led Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP), following corruption and certificate forgery allegations.
Nigeria’s Foreign Trade Rises To N8.6trn
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that Nigeria’s total foreign trade with its trade partners has risen to N8.603 trillion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019.
BREAKING: Economic Management Team (EMT) Now Economic Advisory Council (EAC) - Presidency
On Monday, 16th September 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed immediate replacement of the Economic Management Team (EMT) which was hitherto, chaired by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo with an Economic Advisory Council (EAC).
Why I Relieved Fashola As Minister Of Power
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday explained the reason why he decided to split the ministry of power, works and housing and ministry of transportation and aviation.
FG Partners Niger, Chad On Rehabilitation of Lake Chad Basin
The Director-General, National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Bukar Hassan has disclosed that Nigeria has partnered with Niger and Chad on a joint trans-border agroecosystem project in a bid to rehabilitate and restore livelihoods in the Lake Chad Basin.
Osinbajo Inaugurates National Livestock Transformation Plan In Gongoshi Grazing Reserve
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has on Tuesday inaugurated the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP), at Gongoshi Grazing Reserve in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area, Adamawa State.