Lagos: The Lagos State Government has reported over N3 billion in food trade transactions at its mid-level agro produce hub in Idi-oro, Mushin, since its launch in December 2023. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, announced this achievement during a Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating […]
Day: May 6, 2025
NGX Pays Tribute to Late Financial Icon Pascal Dozie
Lagos: The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Tuesday gathered capital market stakeholders to honour late financial icon, Dr Pascal Dozie, who passed on April 8, aged 85. Born on April 9, 1939, Dozie was a pioneer in Nigeria’s financial landscape, revered for founding Diamond Bank and chairing Pan-Atlantic University. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
NAFDAC Shuts Down Suleja Warehouse for Illegal MSG Sales
Suleja: NAFDAC on Tuesday sealed a Suleja warehouse owned by Alhaji Ahmed for illegally selling large quantities of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a food additive banned from bulk importation due to health risks. Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, Director in charge of the FCT Directorate of NAFDAC, told journalists during the enforcement exercise that the sale of MSG […]
Matawalle in High-Level Meeting in China to Bolster Nigeria’s Defence Capabilities
Beijing: The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, is participating in a high-level security meeting with a leading Chinese manufacturer of advanced anti-terrorism and high-tech defence equipment. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this meeting is a significant move to enhance Nigeria’s defence capabilities. Matawalle stated that the meeting aims to strengthen strategic […]
OTC Participation Yields Over $8 Billion in Oil & Gas Investments
Houston: The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has announced that its ongoing involvement in the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has generated over eight billion dollars in investments for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. PETAN Chairman, Mr. Wole Ogunsanya, revealed this during the PETAN Luncheon and Panel Session held at the current OTC event in […]