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South Africa urges manufacturers, farmers to expand exports through AfCFTA

On: January 2, 2021

South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel on Friday urged manufacturers and farmers in the country to prepare themselves for opportunities in export markets following the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). AfCFTA came into effect on Friday. Patel, while believing the agreement could lead toContinue Reading

China-Africa friendship emerges still stronger from COVID-19 challenge

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 2, 2021

In: Foreign

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the friendship between China and Africa emerged still stronger from the challenge posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020. Wang made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group. “With our shared identity as part ofContinue Reading

FRSC boss praises minister for prompt evacuation of fallen tanker

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 2, 2021

In: General News

By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, has commended the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, for aiding the speedy removal of a fallen tanker on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Oyeyemi praised the minister in a statement issued by theContinue Reading

COVID-19: Nigeria reports 1,074 new cases, 11 deaths

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 2, 2021

In: Health

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 1,074 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.Continue Reading

COVID-19: Kwara Govt. announces Jan. 11 for schools resumption

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 2, 2021

In: Education

Kwara Government has announced that tertiary institutions will resume on Jan. 11, 2021, under strict adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols.Continue Reading

NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Jan. 2

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 1, 2021

In: Environment

By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja predicted sunny and hazy weather conditions over the Northern region and the North Central states throughout the forecast period on Saturday. AccordingContinue Reading

Foundation promises scholarship for 90 female science students in Kano State

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 1, 2021

In: Education

Scholarship By Rabiu Sani-Ali Kano, Jan. 1, 2021 (NAN) The Ma’ajin Watari Foundation (MWF), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has promised to provide scholarship to 90 female science students to tackle shortage of female medical personnel in Kano State. Dr Abba Ahmad, MWF founder, told newsmen on Friday in Kano,Continue Reading

COVID-19: WHO clears BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 1, 2021

In: Foreign

To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN health agency approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use. Regulatory experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) from around the world and UN agency’s own teams reviewed theContinue Reading

Trump extends suspension of work visas, green cards

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 1, 2021

In: Foreign

By Harrison Arubu U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a proclamation extending the suspension of issuance of work visas and green cards. Trump imposed the measures in April and June to protect job opportunities for American workers amid a rise in unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamationContinue Reading

Buhari restates commitment to address socio-economic challenges

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 1, 2021

In: General News

President Muhammadu Buhari has again assured Nigerians that the country will survive and thrive in spite the ongoing socio-economic challenges.Continue Reading

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