The Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria), an NGO, has called for global and national action to protect the ozone layer.
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Horticulture stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to strengthen local production and supply chain of horticulture and grapes in order to penetrate the 43 billion euros European Union horticulture and grape market.
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.678 trillion among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) for February. This is according to a communiqué issued by FAAC and made available by Bawa Mokwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF). According to the communiqué, the total revenue of N1.678 trillion comprised statutory revenue of N827.633 billion and Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N 609.430 billion. It also comprised Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N35.171 billion, Solid Minerals revenue of N28.218 billion and Augmentation of…
Agriculture remains one of the largest sectors that significantly contribute to the socioeconomic development of not only Nigeria or Africa but the world as a whole. It is a sector where both the government and private sectors are investing heavily to ensure market stability and food security. The sector contributed 22.35 percent of the total Gross Domestic Product between January and March 2021 in Nigeria. In Nigeria, especially in the Northwest region, men are primarily known for engaging in farming activities, cultivating crops, and rearing animals. However, despite this, some women are also involved in the agricultural sector, playing a…
Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity on Friday expressed its interest in buying TikTok, which faces a deadline to divest from its Chinese owner or be banned in the United States.
9mobile, a telecommunications company has categorically refuted false and misleading rumours suggesting an alleged shutdown of its operations in Nigeria.
Two agricultural experts on Friday urged the government and other stakeholders to prioritise adoption of climate-smart agriculture and carbon credit for improved agricultural productivity.
The Benue state governor, Hyacinth Alia has urged the Federal Government to make legislation to prohibit open grazing in the country.
The Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KASUPDA) has reiterated its commitment to inter-agency collaboration in enforcing environmental laws.
Visa Inc. has announced plans to establish a data centre in Nigeria as part of its ongoing investments in the country. The Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Mr. Andrew Torre, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday. According to Torre, the data centre will enhance Nigeria’s digital economy by introducing cutting-edge technologies to the market. He highlighted that this investment is in addition to Visa’s previous contributions, which include a $200 million investment in Interswitch, a strategic technological partnership with MoniePoint…