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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has described corruption as a cancer that has severely affected the performance of the education sector. He noted that the lower levels of the education system have been the most impacted. Aliyu, represented by Grace Agha-Ibe, made these remarks
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Senator Muhammad Bima has expressed optimism that the shea butter sector can favourably rival the oil industry in driving Nigeria’s economic growth if given the right attention by the Federal Government. He noted that Nigeria accounts for 53 percent global output of the commodity. Bima who represented Niger South, stated this in a chat with
Shea butter sector can rival oil industry if given proper attention – Senator Bima
Senator Muhammad Bima has expressed optimism that the shea butter sector can favourably rival the oil industry in driving Nigeria’s economic growth if given the right attention by the Federal Government.
He noted that Nigeria accounts for 53 percent global output of the commodity.
Bima who represented Niger South, stated this in a chat with journalists in Minna, highlighting shea butter’s versatility in domestic and industrial uses.
He explained that Nigeria’s shea butter sector is a goldmine waiting to be tapped with the country being the world’s largest producer of shea nuts.
According to him, unlocking the sector will help diversify the economy and generate wealth for citizens.
The global market of sjea butter is valued at $2.17 billion in 2022, and is expected to grow 7.1 percent annually from 2023 to 2030.
Bima stated, “According to the Vox pop conducted, the shea butter sector of the Nigerian economy has the potential to generate wealth and employment opportunities for large numbers of people but was hitherto neglected until, I commenced my advocacy on it during the 9th Assembly.”
He also noted that through his advocacy, a number of farmers in Niger State took the opportunity and are currently engaged in commercial farming of shea butter trees, especially in his senatorial district.
“The shea butter which is produced from shea nuts serves variety of purposes ranging from domestic essentials to industrial ingredients and is coveted by global cosmetics companies for its amazing moisturising properties; an increasingly sought after ingredient for smoothing, nourishing hair, skincare and many more,” he added.
Bima then commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s agricultural development efforts to boost food production in Niger State.
Shea butter sector can rival oil industry if given proper attention – Senator Bima
The new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been sworn-in by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu presided over Kekere-Ekun’s swearing-in at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Monday. Last week, the Senate confirmed Kekere-Ekun as the new CJN. This followed her screening on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. Tinubu
BREAKING: Tinubu swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as CJN
The new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been sworn-in by President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu presided over Kekere-Ekun’s swearing-in at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Monday.
Last week, the Senate confirmed Kekere-Ekun as the new CJN.
This followed her screening on the floor of the upper legislative chamber.
Tinubu had named her the new acting CJN following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukoyede Ariwoola.
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, has called on Nigerians to exercise restraint and…