President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) who was re-elected for a second term of two years has said that the manufacturing sector holds the key to the country’s economic growth, even as he expressed optimism of its rejuvenation. Mr. Mansur Ahmed, an Engineer, and Group Executive Director at Dangote Group was earlier…
Government Charge to prioritize Agriculture to Create jobs for Youth, Women The Executive Director, National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI) Badeggi, Dr Umar Aliyu has identified agriculture as the only quick way to address unemployment, youth restiveness in the country, urging government at all levels to prioritize the sector. Dr Aliyu stated this during an empowerment…
Six persons were in the early hours of Monday allegedly killed and scores injured by unknown gunmen that attacked Bagana community in Omala local Government Area of Kogi state. The attack occurred barely a month after the attack that led to the death of about nine persons and property worth millions of naira…
Following its massive investments in the Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, Dangote Group has been described as a pillar of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Speaking during the just concluded 49th Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Abuja, the Director-General of the Association, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadiri, said the Dangote Group is championing Nigeria’s…
Kogi State Police Command has apprehended three kidnappers who have been terrorizing part of the state recently. The Command’s Police Public Relation Officer, DSP William Ayah made this known on Saturday in a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja. According to the statement, “Consequent upon the activities of criminal elements terrorizing Itobe and…
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has opined that the discuss for the comprehensive review of Revenue Allocation formula (RAF) was overdue and that Federal government must now consider relinquishing portions of her share to the other 2 tiers He noted that realities between the 3 Tiers of Government currently necessitated a more equitable sharing…
The Chief Judge of Kogi state, Hon. Justice Richard Olorunju Olorunfemi, has advised a newly sworn-in Notary Public in the state, Barrister Yakubu Shuaibu, to inject humanity into his professionalism stating that his “pen must have a human face” in the discharge of his duties. The Hon. CJ who administered the oath of Notary…
Kogi State Government has declared that adequate security of life and property has been put in place to host the 29th edition of Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) slated for 28th – 31st October, 2021. The State Security Adviser , Jerry Omadara who disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference in Lokoja , said…
Kogi state governor , Alhaji Yahaya Bello has advocated for a revenue sharing formula of 39%, 35% and 26% between the federal, state and local government respectively in order to effect desired development for the country. Governor Bello stated this on Thursday during a one-day north central zonal public hearing on the review…
The Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris Asiru who disclosed this after the State Executive Council meeting held in Government House Lokoja, on Monday said the proposed budget tagged “Budget of Accelerated Result” is to be sent to the State House of Assembly for consideration soon. Ashiru Idris noted that approval was…