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China said Wednesday European Union export policies towards Beijing do not "make sense", on the eve of a high-level summit in the Chinese capital. "If the EU imposes severe restrictions on the export of high-tech products to China on the one hand, and hopes to significantly increase exports to China on the other, I'm afraid…
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The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has hailed the Super Falcons on their successful qualification for the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for Morocco. The minister said the team displayed an impressive level of determination and teamwork, securing vital victories during the qualifiers to solidify their place in the…
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The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, says plans are underway to create additional technical colleges and vocational centres across the state. According to him, this will help to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Speaking on Tuesday in Ikeja, Alli-Balogun said the administration of Gov. Babajide…
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Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson arrived on Wednesday at a public inquiry where he is expected to be grilled over his government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Johnson, who has faced a barrage of criticism from his former aides for his indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the pandemic, is expected to…
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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development Board (NCDMB), Mr Simbi Wabote, says the painstaking implementation of the Nigerian Content Act has encouraged more local modular refineries to increase domestic refining. Wabote explained that Waltersmith Modular Refinery, supported by the NCDMB in 2023, so far produced and sold over 170 million litres of petroleum…
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Nigerian singer Portable, has taken his musical journey beyond Nigeria, after recently sharing an emotional moment with British MC Skepta and Afrobeat queen Tiwa Savage during a UK fashion show. Captured on Portable's Instagram, the video showcases him receiving a generous sum of cash from Skepta, promptly tucked into his blazer. Sharing the news on…
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The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, is seeking N35bn funding from financial institutions to re-start the Light Mill Section of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant for diversification of the economy. It said that there are plans to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Plant in phases by its set timelines and benchmarks. Minister of Steel…
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The top diplomats from China and the United States discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict in a call on Wednesday, Beijing and Washington said, agreeing on the need to de-escalate the war. Secretary of State Antony Blinken "reiterated the imperative of all parties working to prevent the conflict from spreading", according to the US State Department. Beijing…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced its plans to enhance surveillance of transmission lines and substations nationwide by deploying surveillance drones, cameras, and advanced equipment. The initiative aims to address the rising challenges faced by the TCN, which includes: vandalism, theft of power cables, and sabotage of power station. While touring the Mando…
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Kyiv said Wednesday that Moscow had launched dozens of Iranian-designed attack drones towards Ukraine overnight from southern Russia and the annexed Crimean peninsula, in its latest aerial barrage. Officials in Kyiv say Russian forces have been stockpiling drones and missiles for systematic attacks on Ukraine's struggling energy grid over winter months. "A total of 48…