To address the difficulties faced by farmers in accessing commercial finance, NIRSAL Plc sponsored a training program for 500 lead cassava farmers and extension agents in Kwara State. The program focused on group formation and its importance in leveraging economies of scale…
Dangote has continued to attract substantial foreign exchange into the country through his pan-African operations, as indicated by the half-year results for Dangote Cement. The revenue from Pan-African operations increased by 139.9%, growing to N807.1 billion compared to N336.4 billion reported in the…
By Safiyah Suleiman & Hope Emiator With each passing year often worse than the last, Nigeria continues to grapple with double-digit inflation. This year is particularly severe, with the prices of staple foods reaching unprecedented levels. The National Bureau of Statistics reported…
By Dare Akogun In a move to restore uninterrupted electricity supply in Sobi communities and its environs, the Kwara State Government has approved the relocation of a 15MVA, 33/11KV power transformer from Budo-Esho to the Sobi Sub-Injection Station in Ilorin. The announcement…
By Dare Akogun The Managing Director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Mrs. Yemisi Edun, has reiterated the bank’s dedication to initiatives that drive economic growth and enhance the well-being of Nigerians. Speaking at a recent workshop on the Framework for Responsible…
By Dare Akogun The Olusin of Ijara Isin, Oba Ajibola Ademola Julius, has praised the owners of Noktel Resorts Hotel for their continuous investment in Kwara State, which he noted is gradually contributing to the state’s development. Speaking at the official opening…
By Dare Akogun The Chief Executive Officer of Noktel Hotels, Ilorin, Dr. Edward Adewale Akingbade, has called for federal and state government intervention to address the challenges hampering the development of the hotel industry in Nigeria. Speaking at the official opening of…
By Olasupo Abideen In a significant move towards promoting renewable energy, the Kwara State government has initiated the conversion and installation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in the state. The official launch took place at the Rolling Energy station in Ilorin,…