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AfCFTA: Opportunity to liberate Africa must not slip from our hands – MAN

On: January 18, 2023

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on African nations to maximise the opportunities presented by the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to fully integrate the continent into the global market. Chief Francis Meshioye, the President of MAN, made the call at theContinue Reading

Interior minister, 17 others die in helicopter crash

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 18, 2023

In: General News

Ukraine’s Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky was among the 18 killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday morning. Also in the crash was his deputy, Yevhen Yenin, as reported by the official sources. The crash occurred near a kindergarten in Brovary, a town in the region of Kiev, Ukrainian capital. TheContinue Reading

Trade to rise as Israel-Nigeria direct flight commences in March

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 18, 2023

In: General News

Ms Sharon Bar-Li, Deputy Director-General, African Department, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs By Lizzy Okoji Bilateral relations and trade between Israel and Nigeria will rise with the commencement of direct flights between the two countries from March, according to Israeli authorities. Ms Sharon Bar-Li, Deputy Director-General, African Department, IsraelContinue Reading

Ondo govt. announces 6 months maternity leave for nursing mothers

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 18, 2023

In: General News

By Segun Giwa The Ondo Government on Wednesday announced the extension of maternity leave to six months as part of efforts to ensure total child development. The State Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele, said this while receiving members of the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ondo State chapter, inContinue Reading

CSO appoints new board member for sustainable development

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 18, 2023

In: General News

By Vivian Emoni The Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) has appointed Prof. Ibitoru Hart as one of its board members to promote sustainable development across the country. The Chair Board of Trustees of the organisation, Prof. Ibrahim Choji stated this at the Annual GeneralContinue Reading

Buhari receives Africa Peace Award

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 18, 2023

In: General News

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Nouakchott, Mauritania, urged leaders to place a premium on youth development, with more seriousness and actionable ideas in promoting skills acquisitions, while discouraging idleness. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, in a statement, said Buhari made the call while speaking atContinue Reading

Group hails Buhari’s achievement in fight against insurgency

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 17, 2023

In: General News

By Sumaila Ogbaje Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency and Terrorism (BRAVEIT), a Non-governmental Organisation, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the successes of the military in the fight against insurgency. The Director of Operations, BRAVEIT, Mr Lawrence Audu, gave the commendation while briefing newsmen on “Counter TerrorismContinue Reading

Customs intercepts hard drugs, military hardware at Lagos airport

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 17, 2023

In: General News

By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Murtala Muhammed Airport Command (MMAC) has intercepted hard drugs, military and police hardware at the cargo section of the domestic wing of the airport. The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Sambo Dangaladima, said this at a media conference on TuesdayContinue Reading

Nigeria Energy Dialogue partners FG on methanol energy

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 17, 2023

In: General News

By Dorcas Jonah The Nigeria Energy Dialogue (NED) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to unveil the Methanol Fuel Production Technology. The Executive Director of NED, Frank Edozie said this at the ongoing 2023 Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Expo on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading

I’ll continue to showcase Buhari’s achievements – Umahi

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 17, 2023

In: General News

By Chukwuemeka Opara Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi says he will continue to showcase President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements, in spite of stiff opposition by some people. Umahi said this in Abakaliki when he inaugurated several projects executed by the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) Abakaliki. The governor said that BuhariContinue Reading

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