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Cashew Can Generate N1trn In 10 Years – NCAN

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sociation of Nigeria (NCAN) on Thursday, said that cashew export could generate one trillion naira in the next 10 years if properly funded.
The National Publicity Secretary of NCAN, Mr Sotonye Anga, said this in Lagos, at a business luncheon on the nation’s multi-billion naira cashew industry.
“As it is, the cashew sector in Nigeria will require financing to the tune of N50 billion to enable it boost production and in return generate a turnover of one trillion naira in 10 years.
“In the 2015 cashew season, we hope to contribute about N42 billion to the Nigerian economy; that is why we are saying government needs to support the sector.
“We wish that cashew seedlings be included in the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme under the Agricultural Transformation Agenda,” Anga said.
He also urged the Federal Government to establish a National Cashew Seed Programme to consolidate the country’s position in the global cashew industry.
Anga said that Nigeria was presently rated among the top five cashew producing nations in the world, adding that there was need for government’s financial intervention.
The NCAN spokesman said that improved farm level productivity would be achieved by planting improved disease resistant and high yielding cashew seedlings.
He said the nation should start looking at the “cash’’ in cashew, saying “we should look from petrol dollar to cashew dollars because cashew has grown to become a winner crop in Nigeria.’’
“Our annual production of raw cashew stands at 144,000 tons.
“ We should increase our national average in terms of yield per hectare which is around 400 to 600 kg per hectare.
“ We should increase this to at least 1,000 to 1,500kg per hectare through rejuvenation of old cashew farms and capacity building for cashew farmers,’’ he said.
Anga called for value addition to the cashew being exported, saying “when our raw cashew is exported, jobs for Nigerians are exported too.’’
The Chairman at the meeting and member of the Nigerian Institute of Export, Mr Yusuf Nurudeen, highlighted the potentials in cashew production.
“The cashew nut and kernel have a lot of potentials.
“ The commodity that is of commercial importance is the nut which contains 47 per cent of fat, 21 per cent protein and 22per cent carbohydrate.
“It also contains about six vitamins, especially thiamine. The nut contains essential amino acids and yields of 6000 calories compared to 3600 from cereals, among others,” he said.
Nurudeen said that with the dwindling price of oil globally, cashew was a blessing for non-oil export sector of the economy.
The Chief Executive Officer of Export Platform and convener of the meeting, Mr Titi Olukayode, said he was delighted that Nigerians had begun to see the potentials embedded in cashew industry.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya and Country Director, UNAIDS, Dr. Bilali Camara during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between UNAIDS and Airtel to eliminate Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV in Nigeria, at the Corporate headquarters of Airtel Nigeria, yesterday, in Lagos.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya and Country Director, UNAIDS, Dr. Bilali Camara during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between UNAIDS and Airtel to eliminate Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV in Nigeria, at the Corporate headquarters of Airtel Nigeria, yesterday, in Lagos.

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Niger Delta Investment Summit Targets $5bn Inflows, 500,000 Jobs

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The Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) has unveiled the plans to host a major economic and investment summit aimed at attracting five billion dollars, ( N7 trillion) investments in addition to creating about 500,000 jobs over the next five years.
The Chairman of NDCCITMA Board, Ambassador Idaere Ogan, disclosed this in Port Harcourt, recently.
Ogan stated  that the initiative is designed to reposition the Niger Delta as a viable destination for sustainable economic growth and development.
He explained the summit would bring together investors, policymakers, manufacturers and business leaders from within and outside Nigeria to explore opportunities across key sectors of the regional economy.
According to him, the event is expected to attract high-profile participation, with President Bola Tinubu billed as Special Guest of Honour, while the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, is expected to deliver the keynote address.
Ogan said the summit would focus on critical sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and the blue economy, which he described as areas with significant untapped potential.
He called on state governments, development partners and private sector stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that collective efforts are required to unlock the region’s economic prospects.
 NDCCITMA chairman further stated that improving security conditions and increasing economic confidence in the Niger Delta have made the region more attractive to both local and foreign investors.
He emphasised that ongoing economic reforms at the national level have also contributed to creating a more favourable investment climate.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Summit Organising Committee, Dr. Solomon Edebiri, said the event would prioritise the growth of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) across the region.
He noted the summit would provide a strategic platform for networking, business partnership and policy dialogue aimed at strengthening the private sector.
Edebiri disclosed that findings from a recent business roundtable revealed significant untapped investment opportunities, which the summit seeks to harness through targeted collaborations.
He revealed that the event would feature exhibitions of viable projects, facilitate business-to-business and business-to-government engagements, and also promote innovations across multiple sectors.
According to him, the expected outcomes of the summit include job creation, increased industrial activity and improved livelihoods for people in the Niger Delta.
To build momentum ahead of the event, NDCCITMA said the body would embark on awareness roadshows across states in the Niger Delta, as well as in Lagos and Abuja, to attract broad participation.
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NPA Targets N1.489tn Revenue In 2026

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The Management  of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has set N1.489 trillion as its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target for the 2026 fiscal year.
NPA says the figure represents an increase of N21 billion over the N1.468 trillion target for 2025, which the agency exceeded with an actual revenue of N1.97 trillion.
 The Managing Director NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, stated this  during the agency’s 2026 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Marine Transport.
Dantsoho said  the authority was set to begin groundbreaking projects for the modernisation of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports to enhance global competitiveness.
According to him, of the projected revenue: N945 billion is allocated for capital projects, N447.5 billion for operating expenses, and
N90.6 billion for remittance into the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).
The MD explained that the budget was anchored on the mantra, “Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity.”
Dantsoho said that the modernisation of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports were flagship projects aimed at boosting revenue.
“Apapa and Tin Can Island ports are old and no longer adequate for modern global port operations.
“Apapa Port is about 100 years old, while Tin Can Island Port is over 50 years old, with limited capacity for handling modern vessels and cargo volumes.
“Groundbreaking for their modernisation will commence within the next two to three weeks,” he added.
On the Treasury Single Account (TSA), Dantsoho said all revenues generated by the NPA are paid directly into the account managed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
“We do not retain any funds. The Central Bank is the signatory and we must apply for funds whenever needed,” he explained.
Earlier in his remarks,Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ports, Sen. Wasiu Eshinlokun (Lagos Central), said the committee’s oversight function was collaborative rather than adversarial.
“Our goal is to work with you to strengthen institutional capacity, eliminate inefficiencies and ensure that every naira appropriated serves the public interest,” he said.
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NPF Disburses ?21.68m  To Fallen Heros’ Families …Reinforce Welfare Commitment 

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Nigeria Police Force has disbursed a total of ?21,678,120 to the deceased police officers families in Rivers State as part of ongoing welfare interventions by the force.
The gesture formed a major highlight of the activities marking  the 2026 National Police Day celebration in the state, underscoring renewed institutional focus on personnel welfare and post-service support systems.
The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, who presided over the cheque presentation ceremony, said the initiative reflects the Force’s commitment to honouring officers who paid the ultimate price in their line of duty.
He explained that the financial support is designed to cushion the economic burden faced by bereaved families, while also reinforcing confidence among serving personnel about the Force’s long-term welfare structure.
Adepoju conveyed the sympathy of the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to the beneficiaries, noting that the sacrifices of fallen officers remain invaluable to national security and public safety.
The police boss further stressed that sustained welfare interventions are critical to boosting morale, enhancing productivity, and strengthening institutional loyalty within the Force.
He reiterated that the welfare scheme aligns with broader reforms aimed at repositioning the Nigeria Police Force as a responsive and people-oriented institution.
Beneficiaries of the cheques commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for prioritising the welfare of officers and their families through consistent and impactful interventions.
They described the initiative as timely and compassionate, noting that it would go a long way in alleviating financial pressures arising from the loss of their loved ones.
The families also acknowledged ongoing reforms under the current police leadership, which they said have strengthened trust, improved service delivery, and enhanced the overall image of the Force.
The Rivers State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining similar initiatives as part of efforts to uphold the dignity, sacrifice, and legacy of officers who served the nation with distinction.
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