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NYSC arrests 10 fake corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has uncovered ten persons who attempted to enroll with fake certificates during registration in some of its orientation…
Ruga Settlement: Threat To National Peace Says US — South-East Govs, Ortom Tackle Presidency
Ruga Settlement, a Federal Government initiative has continue to generate tension among Nigerians and other countries of the world as it is seen as threat to…
Germany Invests €2m In Nigeria’s Rice Production
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The German Government, with support from the Bill and Mellinda Gates Foundation, has provided two million Euros for implementation of the second phase…
Reappointment Of CBN Boss, Emefiele To Transform Agric Sector – RIFAN
Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says the reappointment of Mr Godwin Emefiele, as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by President Muhammadu…
Onnoghen convicted, barred from holding public for 10 years
The Code of Conduct Tribunal convicted the former Chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mr. Walter Onnoghen, ordered the forfeiture of funds in five bank accounts…
Nigeria Now Major Worlds Rice Exporter — Ogbe
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The minister of agriculture and rural development, Mr. Audu Ogbe has said that Nigeria does not only have the capacity to feed…
Agriculture insurance to grow by 400 per cent by 2021—NAICOM
The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, says the Nigeria agriculture aspect of insurance business has the capacity to grow by 400 per cent in the next two years.…
Ogbeh Appeals For Speedy Clearing Of Agriculural Exports In Ports
The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has appealed to the Nigerian Port Authority to ensure speedy evacuation and clearing of agricultural…
Report Anyone Using Sniper On Beans, SON Urges Nigerians
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged Nigeria to report anyone found using Sniper and other pesticide for beans preservation The Director…
Ogbeh Warns Against Use of Harmful Preservatives
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, yesterday warned traders against the use of chemical and harmful preservatives. Ogbeh,…