The announcement of the first export of 23 tonnes of food products from Angola to the United States of America (USA) was one of the news events that marked the week in the economic field, which ends today, Saturday.The initiative by Angolan food proces…
Day: September 23, 2023
EDO-APC Diaspora Council wooing investors to Edo, says D-G
The EDO-APC Diaspora Council, says it has commenced discussions with potential investors in the United States to invest in Edo.The council said this in a statement by its Secretary General, Abdulrazak Abubakar, which was made available to the News Agen…
FG urges Chinese investors to explore steel devt
The Minister of State, Steel Development, Maigari Ahmadu, has urged Chinese investors to explore and forge mutually beneficial relationships in sectors including steel development, agriculture, manufacturing, technology and renewable energy.Representin…
My heart bleeds for killings in South-East -Chief Iwuanyanwu
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has said that his heart bleeds as a result of the killings in Igboland.Iwuanyanwu disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Enugu.He said, “My heart bleeds at the sad event…
HCD: Edo tasks Journalists on adequate reportage
The Edo State Human Capital Development Programme (HCD) on Friday charged journalists to adequately report the three thematic areas of the HCD to enable beneficiaries understand the benefits that are inherent in the programme.The News Agency of Nigeria…
Repentant Boko Haram member in police net for clubbing ex-wife to death
Police in Borno have arrested one Musa Dauda, a repentant Boko Haram member who allegedly killed and buried his ex-wife, Hafsat Musa, at a farm at Muhammed Goni stadium, Maiduguri.Police spokesman in Borno, ASP Sani Kamilu, stated in Maiduguri on Frida…
VSF, Niger Govt distribute food items to 3,000 victims of terrorism
The Victims Support Fund (VSF), in collaboration with the Niger Government has launched the distribution of food items to 3,000 victims of terrorism in the state.Gov. Umaru Bago, while speaking at the inauguration of the VSF 2023 Improving Livelihood a…
FG warns fuel stations operators against pump alteration
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will sanction fuel stations operators who alters petroleum pumps.Mr Farouk Ahmed, NMDPRA Chief Executive, said this during an interactive session with commissioners o…
Military neutralises 52 terrorists, apprehends 60 – DHQ
Defence Headquarters says troops of the Nigerian armed forces have eliminated 52 terrorists, apprehended 60 and rescued 61 kidnapped hostages in different operations between Sept. 15 and Sept. 22.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward…
AA guber candidate in Kogi promises to end infrastructure decay
Chief Olayinka Braimoh, candidate of Action Alliance (AA) at the forthcoming Nov. 11 governorship election in Kogi has pledged to end infrastructure decay in towns and villages in the state.Addressing a campaign rally at IIuke community in Kabba-Bunu L…
FG decries slow pace of Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail project
The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Alkali, has expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work on the reconstruction of the Eastern Railway Corridor by the Chinese Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) Ltd.The minister made his fee…
Gobabis-Aminuis road at advanced level: Lutombi
The Roads Authority of Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Conrad Lutombi said the road between Gobabis and Aminuis will be completed in a matter of months this year.Lutombi during a media briefing on Friday at the Office of the Omaheke Governor said the …