The World Trade Organisation, on Tuesday, said Nigeria had relinquished its leading position in the agriculture export market because a lot of its agricultural commodities do not meet the sanitary and phytosanitary measures required for exportation.It also pointed out that despite the abundance of arable lands and increased investments, the …
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Over 14,000 Nigerians voluntarily return from Niger, others – Report
At least 14,917 Nigerians from across Africa and Europe voluntarily returned to the country between 2021 and 2023.This is according to Sunday PUNCH analysis of data obtained from the International Organisation for Immigration under its Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme for the years under review. It also includes more …
Read More »Sierra Leone Ex-President Koroma Charged Over ‘Coup Attempt’
Sierra Leone on Wednesday charged former President Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other offences for his alleged role in what authorities have called an attempted coup on November 26, authorities said. Koroma, who led the West African nation from 2007 to 2018, had previously been questioned, with authorities saying …
Read More »FG suspends evaluation of Benin Republic, Togo degrees — after certificate racketeering saga
The federal government has suspended the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo. Augustina Obilor-Duru, the acting director of press at the federal ministry of education, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. The director said the decision follows a recently published report exposing certificate racketeering …
Read More »African Development Bank Group’s international staff to leave Ethiopia over serious diplomatic incident
The African Development Bank has decided to withdraw all its international staff from Ethiopia immediately. The office will remain open under an Officer-in-Charge. These measures will not affect nationally recruited staff from Ethiopia who will continue their work and remain in the full employment of the Bank. The Bank will …
Read More »IBCC launches startup fund for youths
The International Billionaire Christian Conference has announced the launch of a startup fund targeted at Christian youths with impressive business ideas. This was revealed on Monday in a statement issued by the Conference as it announced the second edition of its meeting themed, ‘Power, wealth and technology.’ “In a groundbreaking …
Read More »Global Financial Transaction Receives a Boost with the Launch of Curnance Application
Curnance application has been described as an innovation that holds the promise of revolutionising the way individuals and businesses engage with finance. This was the consensus at the end of the launch of the application at an event in Johannesburg, South Africa that brought together leaders, innovators and stakeholders in …
Read More »President Tinubu Appoints NNPC Board and Management Team
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with effect from December 1,2023. In a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelali Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the President exercised his power in compliance …
Read More »Nigeria: African Development Bank approves $80 million for investment in Ekiti Knowledge Zone
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an $80 million loan to finance the Ekiti Knowledge Zone project in Nigeria. The Zone seeks to promote digital innovation and entrepreneurship, generate 26,000 jobs, and contribute some $14 million annually in net economic benefits. The Ekiti Knowledge …
Read More »Nigerian North West State Governors visit African Development Bank to boost cooperation
Seven newly elected Nigerian State Governors visited the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan to strengthen cooperation and unlock the country’s vast agricultural potential. The delegation, meeting with Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, was led by Katsina State Governor Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, and included Governors Dr Nasiru Idris of …
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