Day: May 12, 2023
Food Crises: Research bodies urge govt. to be proactive in response
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in partnership with the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), have urged the Federal Government to be proactive in responding to food crises in the country.Katrina K…
NCC gets frequent consumers’ complaints on data depletion- Akande
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has been inundated with frequent complaints from consumers on fast depletion of their internet data.Its Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Prof. Adeolu Akande, made this known on Thursday at the NCC f…
ASANRA making strides, but road safety still a concern
The Association of Southern Africa National Road Agencies (ASANRA) has, since its inception, made commendable strides in harmonising standards, systems, and procedures through the preparation of guidelines, among other efforts.This was said by ASANRA p…
Cabinet approves revised National Resettlement Policy
Cabinet on Tuesday approved the revised National Resettlement Policy of 2023 to 2033 which was submitted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform.In a media statement on the sixth Cabinet decision-making meeting held on Tuesday, Cabinet sa…
Cenored commits to clear debt inherited from joint venture
The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) on Thursday promised to clear its debt of N.dollars 2 million owed to NamPower, saying the debt was inherited during the Cenored-Okahandja Municipality joint venture five years ago.NamPower t…
South Africa says to hold inquiry into alleged Russian arms shipment
South Africa has undertaken to institute an independent inquiry led by a retired judge into an alleged arms shipment to Russia, South Africa’s presidency said on Thursday. The statement came after US ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety told South…