Abuja: The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has highlighted persistent policy inconsistency as a significant obstacle to Nigeria’s economic and agricultural development. He made these remarks during a joint session organized by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) on the sidelines of the Nigeria Economic Summit in […]
Month: October 2025
NEXIM Bank’s Initiative Unlocks Full Potentials of MSME
Abuja: The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has underscored the transformative role of the bank’s EXCEL programme in unlocking the full potentials of Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Mr. Abubakar Bello, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEXIM, made this known at the SME Export Finance Sensitisation Forum organised by NEXIM in Abuja. […]
Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Valued at N1.6 Trillion, Says SEC
Abuja: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Nigeria’s non-interest capital market is currently valued at N1.6 trillion. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, made this revelation during a pre-news conference in Abuja, ahead of the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF), which is scheduled for November 4 and 5. […]
FG to Boost Fertiliser Production and Support Climate-Smart Agriculture in Nigeria
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to intensify support for local fertiliser production, enhance climate-smart agricultural initiatives, and strengthen extension systems by recruiting and equipping more agents. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made this announcement during the presentation of the 2025 Agriculture Performance […]
UN Member States Collaborate on Space Weather Monitoring Strategies
Abuja: 23 UN member states, under the auspices of the Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), are actively exploring strategies, tools, and means to acquire accurate data for space weather monitoring and forecasting. This initiative is part of a 5-day workshop organized by UNOOSA and Nigeria through the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) […]