MoU signing
15 May
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) to boost both countries' import-export operations and favour the businesses of micro small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria.
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A fire outbreak occurred on Tuesday at No. 51, Debo Plaza, opposite Lam Adesina Junction, Felele, Ibadan, where it destroyed two churches and a furniture shop. This was made known in a statement by the Oyo State Fire Service's general manager, Yemi Akinyinka. According to Akinyinka, the affected churches were a parish of the Redeemed…
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Gabon's interim president, Gen. Oligui Nguema, has banned members of his transitional government from taking holidays abroad. The new restrictions, announced on state television, also limit government officials to a maximum of one week's holiday leave. News of the holiday restrictions comes days before the first anniversary of the coup, when the junta's record will…
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Former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Harford Oseke, has passed away after collapsing during an exercise session. Oseke collapsed on Monday while engaging in his regular exercise routine at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital. Despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead shortly after; his…
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An online critic of Benin's president, Patrice Talon, was detained on Tuesday and will stand trial later this year, accused of publishing falsehoods and "inciting rebellion," judicial sources told AFP. Steve Amoussou, or "Brother Hounvi," is well known in Benin for criticising the president on social media. He describes himself as a "fearless opponent" but…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday called for strengthened cooperation between Nigeria and Tanzania in their shared aspirations for continental growth and unity. He noted that this has become necessary since Nigeria shares historic ties with Tanzania, particularly in their roles as frontline states in the fight against apartheid and colonialism. The Vice President stated…
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