Production
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Agriculture
Minister pledges sustained investment in agricultural production in FCT
Dr Mariya Mahmoud,  Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has pledged  the FCT administration’s commitment  to sustain investment in agricultural production in the territory. Mahamoud said this at the inauguration of disbursement of grants to beneficiaries of the 4th batch of the FCT Fadama Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Programme, on Thursday in Gwagwalada. She…
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Nitrogen deficiency in soil obstacle to rice production – Expert
Prof. Olalekan Akinbo, of African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), has described nitrogen deficiency in soil as one of the main obstacles to rice production in Africa. Akinbo, who is also the Technical Lead, Genome Editing Initiative of the AUDA-NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation, said this on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
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Defence
Why local defence production remains low in Nigeria– Balogun
The failure of Nigeria to use the capacity of its Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in 60 years has hampered the nations journey into self-sufficiency in defence capabilities. This position was made known by the Chairman, Equipment and Protective Applications Nigerian Limited (EPAIL), Kola Balogun, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Balogun, who…
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Nigeria will soon become self-sufficient military hardware production – Matawalle
Nigeria will soon become become self-sufficient in local production of military hardwares. The Minister of Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, made this known on Monday while briefing newsmen as part of activities lined up to celebrate Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) 60th anniversary. The minister said that through collaboration and innovation, the corporation had established itself as a key player…
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Defence
DICON partners int’l, local firms to bolster production– CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff(CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON ) now partners international and local firms to bolster its production of arms and ammunition. Musa said this was in line with the DICON Act 2023, assented to by President Bola Tinubu. The act seeks to foster growth of indigenous companies within the Military…
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Agriculture
KNSG purchases N6.2 bn fertilizer to boost agriculture production
The Kano State Government has purchased N6. 2 billion worth of fertilisers for distribution to farmers to boost agriculture production in the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Danjuma Mahmoud, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Kano. Mahmoud said 52 truck loaded with fertiliser worth N1.2 billion had already been distributed free of charge…
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economy
Increasing domestic production will stabilise forex – ex-CBN Director
A Former Director of Research Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Titus Okurounmu, has urged the Federal Government to make concerted efforts to increase domestic production to check foreign exchange volatility. Okurounmu gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun. The former director emphasised the need to increase the country’s…
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FG seeks more investments as oil production drops to 1.3mbpd
Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), has called for more investments in the oil and gas industry to ramp up production and boost foreign exchange earnings. Lokpobiri made the call on Tuesday at the Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week currently holding in Abuja. The country has over 37.5 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves…
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NNPC Ltd declares state of emergency on oil, gas production
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Ltd has declared a state of emergency on production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The NNPC Ltd has also called on all players in the industry to collaborate towards reducing the cost of oil production and boosting production to target levels. Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd, made this…
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economy
FG should prioritise stable power, low production cost – Rep
A lawmaker, Rep. Ibe Osonwa, representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia, has advised the Federal Government to prioritise stable electricity supply in the country. Osonwa gave the advice during an interactive session with newsmen in Umuahia on Saturday. He said that achieving stable power in the country would help to unlock the productive capacity of Nigerians, scale up exportation and…
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Defence
Police arrest 2 men over alleged production of adulterated drinks
The Police Command in Lagos State, said it had  arrested two men for allegedly producing adulterated alcoholic drinks at Oko-Arin Market on the Lagos Island. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that police detectives arrested the suspects at about 6.00 pm on Tuesday, following…
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Defence
DICON, 50 firms partner on defence production –Official
The Director-General, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Maj.-Gen. Aniedi Edet, said as no fewer than 50 firms have indicated interest of partnership in defense production Edet made the announcement during an engagement with the staffers of the firm on Thursday in Kaduna. He said that staff engagement was key to the management of DICON, while reminding them of the…
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