In conversation with Reji George, VP Rice Nigeria, Olam International and Dr Ben Odoemena, Country Programme Officer, UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) –finalists of the 2019 P3 Impact Award in recognition of one of the first public-private partnerships to have transformative impact in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The Value Chain Development Program (VCDP) is […]
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Hassan KUKAH* I have consistently tried to create levels of differentiation between democracy and dictatorship, especially dictatorships of the military variant as we have had in Nigeria. I have argued that Nigeria is still very far away from the goal posts of what could be called a democratic society. In my view, the […]
Continue Reading….As Qatar hosts African Ministers on Energy Question By Olawale Rasheed The 5th Gas Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum has commenced in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea with hydocarbons ministers and heads of state of GECF Member Countries.in attendance. The Hydrocarbons and mines Minister of Equatorial Guinea,Gabriel Obiang is the master organiser of the events […]
Continue ReadingThe Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva today, received the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TOTAL, Patrick Pouyanne who led a high-powered delegation of the oil and gas giant, comprising of the President, Exploration & Production, Arnaud Breuillac, Senior Vice President, E&P Africa, Nicolas Terraz, Country Chair / Managing Director of […]
Continue ReadingGlobally, the Digital Economy is expanding at a very fast pace. In just a few years, this platform has transitioned from being a luxury to an absolute necessity. It is in recognition of this fact that we decided to re-designate the Federal Ministry of Communications as the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy with […]
Continue ReadingBy Sarafa Ibrahim For many, 2023 is a lot 42 months away but for politicians, it’s just a matter of days to come. And, whispers and intrigues of politicians interested in succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari when his constitutionally allowed two-term limit lapsed, are gradually building up. At the forefront are chieftains of All Progressives Congress […]
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