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Nigeria Advances In Use Of Sugarcane To Resolve Energy Crises

Yemisi Izuora Nigeria is taking gradual but sustainable steps in developing its bioenergy and biofuel potential to augment rural electrification’ project. The objective of the project is to promote renewable energy as an alternative to diesel-based energy generation systems. To actualise the noble initiative, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has already secured a

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ICPC organizes anti-corruption sensitization programme for Council Staff

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has organized a one day sensitization programme for members of staff of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) in Abuja. The sensitization programme which was facilitated by the NSDC branch of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) was put together to conscientize, educate and enlighten

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Backward integration programme in sugar sector will provide jobs for Nigerians, says Mr. Adedeji

The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Zacch Adedeji has said that the Backward Integration Programme (BIP) roadmap designed for the nation’s sugar industry, which is a major component of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan (NSMP) has the capacity to tackle soaring unemployment level and also address other socio-economic issues currently

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Jubilation as FG commissions sugar institute in Kwara State

History was made recently following the formal commissioning of Nigeria’s first sugar training centre jointly established by the Federal Government and key private sector players in the sugar industry. The institute which is expected to address challenges of skilled manpower and expertise in the sugar industry is named the Nigeria Sugar Institute (NSI), located in

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The Council presents new investor (Nosak Group) to Kwara State Government

The Council has presented a new investor (Nosak Group) to Kwara State Government. The presentation was hosted by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (second from right) while the Council delegation was led by Director, Technical Services  Mal. Salihu Bkeke (first from right). Mal. Salihu Bkeke presented a copy of Pre

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Sugar Council seeks working partnership with EFCC

The Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Zacch Adedeji has identified the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as an important government agency to partner with in the Council’s effort to ensure that Nigeria attains self sufficiency in sugar production through the implementation of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan (NSMP). Mr. Adedeji dropped

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Industry Minister, sugar stakeholders jaw-jaw on sectoral issues

The Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo has met with major sugar operators under implementing the Backward Integration Programme component of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan to look at issues affecting their operations and seek for better ways of addressing them. The meeting which according to the Hon. Minister was convened

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Sugar Council gets SON’s Quality Management System certification

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has formally received the Quality Management System Certification and Award from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). The award ceremony which was held in Abuja brought to the fore NSDC’s elevation of his mode of operations and conduct of internal and external affairs to globally acceptable standards, a development

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