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The United States Commercial Service Nigeria, has honoured the Nigerian Business Community. Led by Commercial Counselor, Julie LeBlanc and Commercial Attaché Blake Murray, the United States Commercial Service hosted over 450 Nigerian
1 Feb
The United States of America (USA) has once again reiterated its commitment as a steadfast economic and commercial partner to African countries. Speaking yesterday at the BusinessDay Africa Trade and Investment Summit held in Eko Convention Center, Lagos State, U.S. Mission Commercial Counselor, Julie LeBlanc, said last year alone, the United States supported and finalised…
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The Minister of Transportation Sa'id Alkali has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the transport union to commence a 50 percent discount on road fares during the 2024 yuletide season. The agreement followed directives by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that passengers should board buses to their destination for only 50 percent of the fares. Permanent…
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Edo State Branch on Friday tasked the Edo State Government with dedication to revamping primary healthcare facilities and expanding the health insurance scheme to improve access to healthcare and advocated for policies that prioritises healthcare for all. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the…
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The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has signed into law the 2025 appropriation bill of over N1.558 trillion. Bago performed the statutory duty after the State Assembly had passed the budget within a week Bago lauded the efforts of the legislators for the expeditious scrutiny and passage of the bill, describing it as unprecedented.…
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved eight new degree programmes for the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi.
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The Leprosy Mission Nigeria has said that it has intensified its campaign against discrimination of people affected by leprosy in Nigeria, through awareness creation to let the people know that leprosy is not a death sentence, but curable and preventable. The National Director of Leprosy Mission Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Udo, stated this in Lokoja during…
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The National Boundary Commission (NBC), says it will deploy drones, advanced geospatial technologies, and mapping tools to improve
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In one week, troops on the frontline neutralised 212 terrorists and arrested 272 of them. This disclosure was made by the spokesman of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba. According to General Buba, troops also arrested 45 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 152 kidnapped hostages. He hinted that troops are on high…
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The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) says it will be responsible for the collection of all revenues on behalf
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Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives and daughter of James Ibori, former Delta State Governor, has vowed to bury the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The member of the House of Representatives also declared the political party dead in her constituency. “The wind and lightning that will…
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The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan-Enoh has revealed that the Free Trade Zones (FTZs) attracted $1 billion worth of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2024. Owan-Enoh disclosed this on Friday morning in a statement he shared on his official X account, after receiving the top management of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones…