digital trade
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Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has stressed the need for Nigeria to lead the way in digital trade and Africa’s economic growth.
16 Jan
The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has said that for Africa to achieve a multi-million dollar digital economy by 2035, it must implement the "protocol on digital trade". Speaking at a round table in Abuja, Mene said, "In this regard, we have agreed to work together to mobilise investment in…
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A shocking case of domestic violence has unfolded in Adamawa State, where a 20-year-old woman, Jamila Ishiaku, was arrested for allegedly pouring hot water on her pregnant sister-in-law while she was in labour. The incident occurred in Dubeli, Yola North Local Government Area, following a heated argument between the suspect and the victim. Ishiaku, who…
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided medical supplies for the treatment of injured victims of the tanker fire explosion in Enugu State. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, made this known in a statement she shared on her official X account after visiting Enugu State. "Following the tragic tanker fire explosion…
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Nigeria is set to host a conference on gender inclusion from January 30 - 31, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to empower women. Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, disclosed this in a press briefing on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of…
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Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid "are improving but are yet to show their best" as his side bid to earn automatic qualification to the Champions League last 16 against Ligue 1 club Brest on Wednesday.
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have attacked the private residence of the Executive Chairman of Malumfashi Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, Matazu Deyi, killing his security aide. The Guardian gathered from reliable sources that the incident occurred late Tuesday night and led to the killing of a police corporal attached to the LG boss,…
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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the enforcement of automated verification for truck entry into ports, eliminating manual checks to curb identity fraud and improve efficiency. Under the new directive, effective from February 3, 2025, truck operators will no longer be allowed to present manual number plates or Minimum Safety Standards (MSS) stickers at…
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Santos' president told Brazilian superstar Neymar it was "time to return to (his) people" in a video published on social media on Tuesday.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called "illegitimate".
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Hours after the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) announced that a building had collapsed in the Ajah area of Lagos State, with one person dead, the agency on Wednesday morning revealed that the death toll from the incident has increased to two. In a statement titled "Final Update on the Building Collapse at Northern…
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The Federal Government has increased the feeding allowance of inmates by 50 per cent. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a post he shared on his official X account on Wednesday morning. Tunji-Ojo made this known after the Ministry of Interior, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), and…