The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele says about 1.2 billion dollars worth of fish is imported into the country annually. Emefiele disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday while briefing some state Governors and the media on the feat recorded so far in agriculture for economicContinue Reading
Mr Valentine Nwaimo, Director, Mechanical Engineering Services in the Ministry of Works and Housing, says energy audit skills will aid in developing Nigeria’s energy efficiency sector. Nwaimo said this in Abuja during a workshop for professional energy auditors on energy efficiency. “European Union is assisting Nigeria to know more onContinue Reading
(FLOWERBUDNEWS) A new United Nations report has advocated for a change of approach to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), saying that the current global development model is not sustainable. The report titled, “The Future is Now: Science for Achieving Sustainable Development”, warns that the progress made in the last twoContinue Reading
(FLOWERBUDNEWS) President Muhammadu Buhari Worried by the delay in the commencement of the implementation of the new National Minimum wage for the country, has directed the immediate conclusion of negotiation on the consequential adjustment between the government and the Joint National Public Service Negating Council to pay way for theContinue Reading
Gold prices edged up on Wednesday, snapping a four-day losing streak on technical buying, amid expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will dole out stimulus and cut interest rates. Spot gold was up 0.5 per cent at $1,493.50 per ounce, as of 0611 GMT. In the previous session, pricesContinue Reading
(FLOWERBUDNEWS) Ivory Coast and Ghana are meeting major chocolate makers and grinders in Abidjan on Wednesday, to make plans to regulate the industry’s efforts to source cocoa sustainably, multiple trade and government sources told Reuters. The plan comes after years of attempts by industry to self-monitor their sustainable sourcingContinue Reading
Dr Adetunji Oredipe, Task Leader of the World Bank Assisted Agro-Processing, Productivity, Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) Project says there are potentials embedded in public and private partnerships to drive agricultural development. Oredipe said this during the Lagos State Agricultural Stakeholders Engagement, held in Lagos. He said that the WorldContinue Reading
(FLOWERBUDNEWS) Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will visit Adamawa on Sept. 10 to inaugurate the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP). The plan which is to run from 2019-2028, is an initiative of the Federal Government in collaboration with States under the auspices of the National Economic Council (NEC). It is targetedContinue Reading
Oil rose on Monday on expectations that Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, will continue to support output cuts by OPEC and other producers to prop up prices under new Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. Prices climbed for a fourth day and were also supported by comments fromContinue Reading
