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MP for Afigya Sekyere East, David Henneric Yeboah has urged government to as a matter of urgency help farmers with credit or assistance, which is affordable and flexible in terms of the repayment period. "It is a bad idea to lend money to poor farmers at commercial rate of interest, we must find a way out", he said.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has entreated all Ghanaians to put their political affiliations behind them, and rather join the campaign to eradicate road accidents in the country, since accidents have no regard for one's political inclination.
People from Twenty eight communities likely to be affected by oil production in the Western region of Ghana have called for a wider engagement and consultations on the Environmental Impact of the oil production, before production starts.
Parliament on Friday unanimously approved a credit facility agreement between the Government of Ghana and Kreditanstalt Fur Wiederaufbau (KfW) of Germany for an amount of thirteen million Euros (-13,000,000.00) in support of the District Development Facility (DDF).
Transaction on the Nigerian Stock Exchange reverted to the negative at the opening transactions yesterday, on the heels of a four-day recovery that saw the indicators recording 1.34 per cent growth last week.
As Globacom gets set to launch its Glo Broad Access service, which offers the convergence of advanced voice, advanced data and advanced video in a single wired line today, a brand new revolution seems to be in the offing in the Nigerian telecommunications industry.
If a motion by 11 senators sails through today on the floor of the Senate, the Upper House will launch a comprehensive probe into the revenue and expenditure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) since 2007.
The Federal Government is to inject N4.5 billion into the nation's rural economy as a measure to reduce poverty and create employment.
Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State announced that arrangement had been concluded by the state government to conduct the local government election in the state, adding that about 3,000 persons would be recruited into the State Civil Service, next year.
The successful presentation of this year's budget to the two chambers of the National Assembly today will not guarantee it's early passage, sources have told Vanguard.
Abia State Deputy Governor, Mr Chris Akomas has described Microfinance Banks as veritable tool for the empowerment of the rural masses to change their lives for the better.
The decision of the Federal Government to deregulate the oil sector has generated a lot of controversies from stakeholders. While the labour kicked against it, government insisted that the exercise would benefit the people. Sheriff Balogun in this report, examines the arguments of both sides
Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Sokoto state chapter, has called off the strike action embarked upon two weeks ago in the state.
Lagos state branch of the Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria has decried the state of the cattle market at the Lagos state abattoir in the Agege area of Lagos, saying the market , which is the largest animal market in Africa, is in a sorry state.
Unity Bank Plc has assured shareholders of impressive performance and returns including cash dividends by the end of the running financial year, which will mark the first report of the bank following the recapitalization exercise it plans to open soon.
Skye Bank Plc and the British Council have gone into partnership in the area of human capital and manpower development with the objective of developing the skills and competences needed for nation building and economic empowerment.
A senior military officer, Lt. Col. U.A Zoaka, at the weekend lost his life in a ghastly motor accident that occurred at Gari -Sabo village, near Kwali, along the Abuja-Lokoja highway.
Chairman of UnityKapital Assurance Plc Mallam Falalu Bello has challenged management of the insurance company to hit a billion naira profit mark by next year.
All is now set for the launching of the Glo Broad Access service which offers the convergence of advanced voice, advanced data and advanced video on one single wired line.
Peugeot Automobile Nigerian (PAN) Limited, Kaduna, will from next year stop running on generator when power situation in the country improves, Vice president Goodluck Jonathan has said.
An investigation in Kano metropolis reveals that motorcyclists have special dislike for the crash helmet. Daily Trust finds out why.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo ignored due process in the sale of Federal Government houses during his administration, Senate Committee on Housing declared yesterday.
Unemployment is an issue that has bedeviled Nigeria for a long time and had generated a lot of research in this country. Nevertheless, it is still one of the most pivotal social epidemics facing Nigeria because of rising rates of unemployment in Nigeria.
The Sokoto State branch of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has called off its over two week old strike. This was conveyed through a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting in Sokoto yesterday.
Debtors owing recently bailed out banks have fourteen days to pay up or risk arrest.
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