RMRDC
17 Feb
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has said that Nigeria may face an imminent economic recession if it fails to effectively utilise and add value to its abundant raw materials before export.
17 Jan
The Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, has stated that Nigeria has no justification for exporting agricultural products like cocoa, soya beans, and oranges. He, however, assured that the proposed Raw Materials Processing and Local Production Protection Bill, currently before the National Assembly (NASS), would eliminate unnecessary exports…
14 Dec
The Minister of Livestock Development, Dr Idi Maiha, has called for commitment from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, saying such will enable the country to access the $23bn livestock exotic breed market and enhance leather production. Maiha said this during a courtesy visit by RMRDC Director-General, Prof Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso to the ministry, which…
30 Nov
Director-General of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, has appealed to the Bank of Industry (BoI) for intervention funds to develop processing technologies and equipment to prevent post-harvest losses. Ike-Muonso made the appeal when he led officials of the agency on a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the BOI,…
22 Nov
The Director General/CEO, Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo M. Ike-Muonso, has assured that the Federal Government will save N1.037 trillion if the 30 per cent proposed Raw Materials Processing and Local Production Protection Bill sponsored by the Council, and currently before the National Assembly (NASS), is finally passed into law. The…
30 Oct
Pioneer Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC),Prof. Oluremi Aribisala, has urged the Federal Government to invest in identifying and harnessing raw materials within local councils to boost the nation's economy. Noting that lack of policy consistency is a major obstacle to the country's growth, the don said Nigeria needs leaders with…
14 Jun 2024
The House of Representatives on Friday unveiled plans to investigate the appointments of Director General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Martins Ike-Muonso.
20 Apr 2024
The inability of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fill the vacant position of Director General/Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO) of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is raising ruckus within the research
19 Apr 2024
Failure by the Federal Government to fill the vacant position of Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is causing disquiet.
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