By Flowerbudnews The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has initiated a large-scale rice cultivation project, spanning 50,000 hectares in Ogoja. The endeavour is supported by a credit scheme, in which the state allocates N150 million monthly, towards agricultural development initiatives. The ceremony marking the commencementContinue Reading
By Emediong Dianabasi Okon Uyo (Flowerbudnews): Food items are getting costlier for residents of Uyo metropolis as prices of goods climb higher, fuelling hunger and taking a big bite out of consumers’ wallets. According to a survey across major markets in Uyo, prices of food items have surged by moreContinue Reading
By Biola Lawal Abuja (Flowerbudnews): The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has directed all Pharmaceutical manufacturers and Importers in Nigeria to Affiliate with a Sectoral Association to Promote Adherence to Regulations and Transparency. NAFDAC gave the directive in a statement to the stakeholders,Continue Reading
SAfER: 2,537 farmers benefit as Oyo distributes inputs By Adewale Owoade The Oyo State Government has commenced the fourth phase of the distribution of agricultural inputs to 2,537 farmers across the state. Cassava stems, hybrid maize seedlings, herbicides and knap-sack sprayers were some of the inputsContinue Reading
Flowerbudnews President Bola Tinubu at a meeting today with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Dutch businessmen pushed for stronger ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands. He said both countries must explore more creative channels of collaboration, whether it is through partnerships, joint ventures, or strategic alliances in order toContinue Reading
(Culled from 1440) TikTok on the Clock Officials from TikTok vowed yesterday to file a legal challenge against a new law requiring its China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or withdraw from the US market within 270 days. President Joe Biden signed the order yesterday as part of aContinue Reading
By Biola Lawal Abuja (Flowerbudnews): The Federal Government has revoked a total of 924 dormant licences spanning exploration, mining, small-scale mining, and quarrying. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake who announced the revocation on Wednesday in Abuja said that it was part of government effortsContinue Reading
Flowerbudnews Abuja: CreditCorp is ready for take off as President Bola Tinubu approved the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. But civil servants will first access the credit provided by the agency before it is thrown open to all Nigerians in other phases. Interested civil servants have up tillContinue Reading
Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, is on track to overtake Johannesburg, the country’s largest city, to become Africa’s wealthiest city by 2030, according to the 2024 Africa Wealth Report. CAPE TOWN: (Xinhua) /Flowerbudnews: — Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, is on track toContinue Reading
