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Jun

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2024

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Empowers 200 Constituents with Agro-Business Training and Support

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Agriculture, Economy, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

In a significant move towards fostering self-sustainable food security and Agro-business development, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has empowered 200(100 from each Local Government) constituents with essential training and startup support in poultry and fisheries. This initiative marks another milestone in his commitment to economic growth and community development. Yesterday's event was a vibrant gathering where constituents received comprehensive training and crucial resources to kickstart their ventures in poultry and fisheries. The support provided included bags of fish feed, bags of poultry feed, fingerlings, cartons of chicks, drinkers and feeders for poultry, and a pond for fish farming. This holistic approach…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

FIRS: The picture is here – Column

Business, Economy, News, OpinionEconomy, Metro

!By abiodun KOMOLAFE We are in a time of pronounced change of thinking in a positive direction in Nigeria after decades of misadventures. To support this change, we must focus on the key policies and drivers of reform in order to assist them in their endeavours. A crucial aspect of this transformation is transitioning from a consumption-based economy to one driven by productivity, essential for achieving sustainable development. To achieve this, there is an urgent need for the prioritization of revenue collection to redirect Nigeria’s very economic foundation. While we may not subscribe to the ‘great man theory of history’,…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Food costs are high due to extortion and poor roads, according to C’River farmers

Economy, Metro, News, OpinionAgriculture, Cross River, Economy, Health, Metro, Opinion

The deplorable condition of farm produce evacuation roads and the frequent extortions by government agents have been bemoaned by farmers and community leaders in the northern senatorial district of Cross River. In the northern region, which includes Yala, Ogoja, Obudu, Bekwarra, and Obanliku, agriculture is the primary source of income. They claimed that because of the poor roads connecting their villages, they are unable to transport their produce to markets and urban areas, which has resulted in the waste of their farm crops. "The issue of numerous extortion checkpoints in these villages and towns has become very worrisome," stated Joseph…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

NAFDAC shuts down two Imo sachet water factories.

Economy, Metro, NewsHealth, Imo State, Metro, Nigeria

Two sachet water factories in Owerri were shut down by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, or NAFDAC, for operating in unsanitary conditions. During the regular inspection that took place in the capital city of Imo on Friday, the agency issued additional warnings to another factory. Elmabo Table Water and Sylchap Enterprise Table Water were the two factories that were impacted, and Giver Table Water received a warning due to some minor problems. After the enforcement, Imo NAFDAC Coordinator Mrs Mercy Ndukwe told reporters that the factories had been sealed because of subpar manufacturing procedures. "We've invited…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigerian government plans to improve internet access in underprivileged areas.

Business, Economy, MetroEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria

Through Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited or NIGCOMSAT, the Nigerian government has launched an initiative to transform underprivileged communities access to dependable and reasonably priced internet services. According to the agency, it has forged a ground-breaking alliance with a few private businesses that specialise in providing rural connectivity solutions. She claims that the strategic partnership intends to transform underprivileged communities across the nation's access to dependable and reasonably priced internet services. Bantam stated that to connect remote and rural areas that have historically lacked access to the internet, NIGCOMSAT and the private entities would combine their respective strengths to deploy state-of-the-art…