Business
KAM Steel Clarifies Circumstances Surrounding Worker’s Death in Ogun
The management of KAM Steel Integrated Company clarified that Yahaya Ibrahim, who tragically passed away after slipping on a roller engine at its facility along the Sagamu-Ogijo Expressway in Ogun State, was not operating the machine at the time of the incident.
According to Tunde Badejo, Head of Human Capital at the company, Ibrahim was employed by one of their contractors.
The incident occurred around 9:12 pm on Saturday and was immediately reported to the local police. Badejo emphasized that the incident was purely industrial and involved only the deceased.
An investigation is currently underway, including a potential post-mortem examination to determine the circumstances of the tragedy.
The company expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and urged the public to await the investigation’s findings and any subsequent reports.
Business
BATNF, NYSC Collaborate to Promote Agribusiness Among Corps Members
It has been noted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) plan to renew their partnership in agribusiness.
The new project is to involve youth in the agriculture business, widen their horizons, and educate them about the agritech sector.
The general manager shared that “The foundation is not only providing grants but also building a system of mentorship, structure, and support that enables corps members to see agribusiness as a serious enterprise pathway.” The plan is to use the NYSC platform to engage youths.
Business
Government Pledges Support for Women in Livestock Development Says Minister Maiha
Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, has revealed the government’s intention of placing women in the livestock transformation agenda that they have in store for Nigeria.
During a recent event, he praised women, describing them as the backbone of the country, and shared that the country will keep on needing their support, hence the inclusion of the agenda team.
He also praised the First Lady for the impact she has made in the country so far and her advocacy for women’s empowerment.
Business
“Minimum Wage Can Buy a Bag Now” — User Claims Rice Price Falling in Nigeria
Nigerians react as a user claims and shares that the price of rice in Nigeria is already reducing.
“Rice prices are finally dropping, minimum wage can buy a bag now. Step by step, we’re getting there. Nigeria will work in our lifetime.”
It can be noted that rice was sold at ₦85k to ₦90k, however, according to a market survey, the price of rice has dropped to ₦56k to ₦62k.
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