Poultry association urges members to tackle challenges

The National President of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Ibrahim Mam, has urged poultry farmers in the country not to be discouraged by the situation facing the business in the country.  The president, who was represented by the National Vice-President, Southwest of the association, and Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Prince Olabode Adetoyi, […]

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Agro business thrived despite pandemic – Eyiolawi

Chief Executive Officer, Titan Multibusiness Investment Limited (Parent company of Titan Farms that processes Titan Rice), Gbenga Eyiolawi, speaks with Omolara Akintoye on how agro business has thrived despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the risks involved in the business and how government can assist agro farmers. Excerpts: What has changed about Agro business with COVID-19 ? […]

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Lagos, Rivers, Delta contribute 54.7% to half-year revenue

Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu Lagos highest with 33.4% Jigawa, Yobe, Niger, Taraba lead laggards FAAC allocation constitutes 65% of total revenues of states States with least IGRs gets smallest bank loans Bank credit distribution by states hits N18.90tr Three out of the 36 states of the country– Lagos, Rivers and Delta – and the Federal […]

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New twists in anti-SARS protests

Thugs, robbers attack protesters in Abuja, Lagos Protesters occupy Kogi Government House CNPP asks President to address the nation on protests Northern coalition begins protest, demands state of emergency Nationwide protests against brutality by men of the proscribed Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) entered its sixth day yesterday with new twists and turns. In Abuja, […]

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I will treat all equally, says Akeredolu

Governor, deputy get return certificate Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has promised to work towards developing all parts of the state, irrespective of political differences. He said last Saturday’s victory at the polls belonged to the people. Akeredolu spoke Tuesday at the Akure office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after he and his […]

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Clark, the ‘fisherman’, sets sail

“Eh ya!”“Eh ya!!”“My God…. Oh my God… Oh my God.”“God, Prof? Gone?”“It is well…” That, exactly, was how the Founder and Director of Rainbow Book Club, Koko Kalango, exclaimed when she heard of Prof. Johnson Pepper Clark-Bekederemo’s demise yesterday. According to Kalango, “the death of J.P. Clark is a personal loss. The last time I […]

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Spill no blood in peaceful protests, Jonathan cautions

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday called for restraint as the #EndSARS protest continues,warning that no Nigerian’s blood should be spilled. He tweeted via his verified handle @GEJonathan: “No Nigerian blood needs to be spilt or life lost during a peaceful protest that seeks to advance our country. “We may hold different views on national issues, but […]

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I’m dying, please help me! – Remi Aye, Owena Press ex-Government House photographer, begs Akeredolu for retirement benefits

Another retiree of the state-owned Owena Press, Publishers of The Hope titles, Mr. Remi Aye has made a passionate appeal to the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, begging for the payment of his retirement benefits to enable him take care of his failing health. Aye, who was the Government House photographer for the […]

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