trade partnerships
27 Nov
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has underscored the importance of transparent and collaborative partnerships to unlock Africa’s economic potential. Speaking at the fourth Africa Sub-Sovereign Network (AfSNET) Conference in Kisumu, Kenya, the Governor highlighted the critical role of sub-national governments in leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for sustainable growth. Governor Lawal, who…
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Niger State Government said it plans to construct 1,000 houses each in Alawa, Kurebi, and Erena for the internally displaced persons (IDPs). Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago, who disclosed this in Gwada in Shiroro local council of the state in continuation of his visit to inspect ongoing protection in the area Thursday,16th January 2025, hinted that…
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has dismissed claims of an impending increase in petrol prices nationwide. According to IPMAN Chairman, Bashir Salisu Tahir, in an interview with Voice of America, it is market forces that now determine prices since the country now has refineries. He assured the public that the operation of…
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Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has congratulated an 18-year-old of the University of Ilorin (Uniilorin), Faith Aduragbemi Olabisi, who recently became a chartered accountant. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Abdulrazaq said the feat attained by Olabisi is a triumph of hard work, determination, equal opportunities, and equitable access to…
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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) has criticised Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State over his recent remarks that the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, would not end insecurity in the South-East.
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Activist and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, to disclose and prosecute dismissed officers within the agency. He argued that such action would serve as a deterrent to others.
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The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, began an investigation into the violence leading to sporadic shooting at the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal in Benin on Wednesday.
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The Federal Government has disclosed that the country would need additional 350,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil to meet targets for the 2025 budget, translating to 127.7 million barrels or $10.3 billion monetary equivalent.
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The United Nations (UN) has condemned the killing of 40 farmers and fishermen in the Dumba community of Borno State and called for justice. To forestall the recurrence of such tragedy and bolster its terror fight in the North East
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The 2025 budget defence session of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) turned chaotic, yesterday, as lawmakers erupted into a heated dispute, culminating in a dramatic walkout by Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (APC, Ebonyi North).
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it is targeting a 70 per cent improvement in its payment turnaround time with the launch of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) Naira Payment Solution.