Ogun State economy
10 May
The Canadian Government has indicated interest to invest in the agricultural and technological sectors of Ogun State economy to strengthen over 60 years of bilateral relationship with Nigeria.
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Extreme weather that stormed through Ukraine's south earlier this week killed 12 people, while bad weather and the war with Russia have left more than 800 villages without power, Kyiv said on Wednesday. Hurricane winds and snowfall hit southern Ukraine, already severely affected by Russia's invasion, on Monday. The strong winds also swept through occupied…
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Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, says it is time to redesign the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme to fulfil the purpose of its creation. Olawande said this on Tuesday during an unscheduled inspection visit to facilities at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Yipata in Edu Local Government Area (LGA) of…
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Nigerian music mogul Davido has revealed that he charges $600,000 per show. The Afrobeats star made the revelation during a chat with Zahir Jooma, the co-owner of the popular jewellery store, Icebox. Davido, who is known for his high-energy performances and infectious music, has been in high demand in recent years. He has headlined major…
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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed seven hotels and a church over noise pollution. LASEPA confirmed this on its X handle on Tuesday in Lagos. The agency said they were sealed for environmental degradation The sealed establishments are Infinity Westabul Hotel & Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge & Event, Hollysee Hotel & Suites,…
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Cambodia is scrapping plans for a $1.5 billion coal project as crunch climate talks get under way in Dubai, the country's energy minister told AFP on Wednesday. Keo Rottanak said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet would announce the cancellation on Thursday. Phnom Penh would instead consider building a terminal for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG).…
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Hamas is willing to extend a truce for four days and release more Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a source close to the militant group said Wednesday, as mediators sought a lasting halt to the conflict. A current truce is scheduled to expire early Thursday after a six-day pause in a conflict sparked…
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A court hearing opened in Nairobi on Wednesday into a lawsuit over the 2012 death of a young Kenyan mother who was last seen alive with a British soldier. However, the hearing was almost immediately adjourned until May, prompting criticism from the victim's family who has long sought justice over her killing. The body of…