The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the release of 50,000 metric tons of maize to 12 maize producers, from the strategic maize reserve (SMR) as part of its sustained drive towards achieving food security in Nigeria The beneficiary farming entities are Premier Flour Mills, Crown-Olam, Grand Cereals, Animal Care, Amobyn and Hybrid Feeds, […]
Former employees of the Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom State-based Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), on Wednesday protested peacefully against the prolonged non-payment of their severance and gave a two-week ultimatum to Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE ) and Pension Transition Administration Department (PTAD) to pay their entitlements or face legal actions. Convener of the protest, […]