Esther Oritse Lagos — The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the ministry is moving toward integrating road, rail and inland waterways connectivity to the ports. Speaking yesterday at 3rd edition of the Maritime Transportation Industry Breakfast meeting hosted by the Nigerian Maritime Law …
adminjagoan FG directs NIMASA to begin disbursement of Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund
Esther Oritse Lagos — As part of efforts to unlock the vast opportunities within the Blue Economy, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has instructed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to initiate the long-awaited disbursement process for the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). …
Kenya, CIP Sign Agreement for Late Blight Resistant Biotech Potato
By Duncan Mboyah Kenya and the International Potato Center (CIP) have signed a licensing agreement to transfer a biotech potato that is resistant to late blight disease. Dr. Eliud Kireger, the Director General of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), said that the signing of the agreement is a …
AARIEIs: New Food, Nutrition Security Research Outfit
By Duncan Mboyah To scale up research on food and nutrition security on the continent, six African agricultural organizations have formed an umbrella body called the African Agricultural Research, Innovation, and Education Institutions (AARIEIs). The new umbrella body has been founded by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), …
GENESIS Energy, Katsina State govt sign landmark $500m investment MOU
Leeds, England — GENESIS Energy Holding, a UK-based leading Pan-African clean energy infrastructure development and asset management company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Katsina State Government for a US$500million investment. This investment will enable the development, financing and execution of a series of major energy infrastructure …
CGIAR Unveils New Report to Bridge Science, Policy Gap in Food Systems
By Milliam Murigi The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has launched a new report that will help decision-makers navigate food system science with ease. Dubbed Insight to Impact: A Decision-Maker’s Guide to Navigating Food System Science, the report was launched during CGIAR Science Week at the United Nations …
Petrol import drops by 30m litres per day – NMDPRA
Sam Ikeotuonye Lagos — The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, says Nigeria’s imports of the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS – more popularly known as petrol – dropped by 67 percent or 30 million litres from 44.6 million litres a day in August 2024 to 14.7 million on April 13 …
Nigeria plans strategic petroleum reserve to counter supply shocks
Abuja — The Nigerian government has announced plans to create a national strategic petroleum products reserve this year, to protect the economy from the volatility in the international market. While addressing the press, Farouk Ahmed, head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, outlined the initiative as …
Whoever tries to violate law and order, will be severely punished: Punjab Minister
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 16 (ANI): Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema warned on Tuesday that any individual attempting to violate the law and order of Punjab will be punished. His warning came in the wake of the controversial statement of the Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa …
Fears gorgeous New England towns are being stalked by serial killer
Fears are mounting that a serial killer is stalking quaint New England towns after the remains of three women were found in the span of six weeks. Residents across Connecticut , Massachusetts and Rhode Island are on high alert following the discoveries. On March 6, the remains of 35-year-old Paige …