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Tomato Farmers Predict Steady Price Hike From May The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has predicted a steady increase in the price of the produce between May and June 2026. The Kaduna State Chairman TOPAN, Mr Rabiu Zuntu, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Zuntu noted that although there is no particular time for tomatoes planting season up north, seasonal weather variations can affect the production of the produce. “Although we can plant tomatoes all-year-round, we cannot assure quality harvest all-year-round. “Some farmers are harvesting now, while…
The NPA disclosed this in its Daily Shipping on Wednesday in Lagos. According to the bulletin, the vessels are expected between April 8 and April 14. The authority said 24 of the ships would carry containers loaded with various goods.
Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, says Nigeria’s economy has been “reset” following bold reforms initiated by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
Power Sector Reforms Attract $2bn Investments – Adelabu The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, says power sector reforms have attracted over two billion dollars in fresh investments into the industry. Adelabu said this in Abuja on Thursday during the commissioning of the new headquarters of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO). He said that the sector’s revenue grew by 70 per cent in 2024, while government liabilities were reduced by about N700 billion, reflecting improved efficiency and cost recovery mechanisms. The minister said that the sweeping reforms and measurable progress in the sector were achieved under the Renewed…
NCC Unveils New Digital Security to Curb Fraudulent Transactions The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new regulation, named “Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS)” platform, aimed at boosting digital security nationwide. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja while delivering his keynote address. Maida said that TIRMS would curb fraudulent transactions in the nation’s digital ecosystem. The one-day stakeholder forum on TIRMS had attendees drawn from the telecommunications industry. Maida, represented by the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management (ECSM) Ms Rimini Makama, said that the Mobile Station International Subscriber…
Iran Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Peace Proposal, Makes Demands Iranian leaders have rejected a ceasefire proposal from the US President Donald Trump administration. The United States had sent Iran a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, a plan that was delivered through Pakistan. However, the Iranian authorities dismissed the proposal, counterposing demands that include recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, war reparations, and guarantees against renewed hostilities. The move comes amid a broader maritime standoff that has choked off a fifth of global oil and gas shipments, as Tehran has tightened transit rules…
Justice Minister Faults Atiku’s Comment on Resolved OPL 245 Dispute The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Wednesday faulted the claim by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, that the disputes associated with the OPL 245 oil block have not been resolved. This is contained in a statement by Fagbemi on Wednesday in Abuja. The Minister of Justice was responding to media reports attributed to the Abubakar Media Office, which he said contained misrepresentations concerning the recent resolution of disputes associated with the OPL 245 oil block. “Atiku downplayed the landmark achievement of the current administration in brokering…
IAEA Confirms Iran Nuclear Facility Has Been Bombed The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran’s Natanz facility for nuclear enrichment has been bombed by the United States and Israeli airstrikes. Secretary General of IAEA, Rafael Grossi reported early Saturday that Iran’s Natanz facility for nuclear enrichment had been bombed. The bombing followed the continuing strikes across the country by Israel and the United States and counterstrikes by Iran around the Gulf. “The IAEA has been informed by Iran that the Natanz nuclear site was attacked today,” the agency posted. The UN-backed nuclear agency added that “no increase…
Recycling to Hit $4.5trn Globally by 2030 – Expert The President, Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, Dr Olugbenga Adebola, says global recycling economy will reach $4.5 trillion by 2030. Adebola disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Adebola said the projection highlights vast investment opportunities in recycling and circular economy, especially for rapidly growing cities like Lagos. He described waste management as capital-intensive, requiring huge investments across bins, collection logistics, and processing infrastructure such as material recovery and waste-to-energy facilities. According to him, high inflation, rising fuel costs, and expensive…
Edun Participates in Nigeria–UK Investment Roundtable in London The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has joined senior government officials and international investors at a strategic Nigeria–United Kingdom investment roundtable convened by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). Held on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State Visit to the United Kingdom, the roundtable focused on Nigeria’s next phase of economic reforms and the country’s renewed drive to attract long-term international investment. Discussions highlighted efforts to expand Nigeria–UK trade, currently estimated at…