Economy General

NALDA pledges support for displaced farmers

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has pledged to help farmers displaced by farmer-herder conflicts and land encroachment regain their livelihoods and improve food security. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Cornelius Adebayo, made this commitment during an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. He stated that the initiative would be achieved through

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Economy

NRC ready for cargo train services – Opeifa

 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the Western district is ready for cargo train movement between Lagos and Kano on the narrow gauge. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, said this on Tuesday, at Dugbe Ibadan Narrow Gauge Train Station, after inspecting Moniya Freight Park. “The essence of this tour is to enable

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Economy

FG inaugurates committee for effective implementation of AfCFTA

 The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to ensure strong implementation of  the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to strengthen trade and economic growth. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, while inaugurating the AfCFTA Central Coordination Committee, in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the committee would drive Nigeria’s strategic implementation

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Economy

Lagos boosts urban development, infrastructure

The Lagos State Government is accelerating  urban development initiatives, with focus on infrastructure upgrade and economic growth. The Special Adviser to the state governor on Electronic Geographical Information System (eGIS),  Mr Olajide Babatunde, gave the assurance on Monday. Babatunde spoke during an inspection and assessment tour of some renovated and upgraded government facilities, including  urban

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Economy

FG to establish cattle ranch in Niger – Minister

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a large-scale cattle ranch in Niger State, in partnership with JBJ Brazil, the world’s largest cattle rancher. The Minister of Livestock Development, Malam Idi Mukhtar, made the announcement during a visit to Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger in Minna on Monday, where he was accompanied by a

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