The Senator representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District of Nigeria, Senator Adamu Aliero, had said that the closure of the Nigeria/Niger Republic border is unwarranted and unnecessary as it is causing enormous hardship and business losses for Nigerians. Senator Aliero, who said this in an interview with Arise News Television on Tuesday said that the border […]
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British energy major Shell has agreed to sell its Nigerian onshore oil and gas subsidiary in Nigeria to a consortium of five mostly local companies for up to $2.4-billion, after nearly a century of operations there. Active in the West African country since the 1930s, Shell has struggled for years with hundreds of oil spills […]
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The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) said it would train twenty-nine teachers in South Korea on the Smart Education project. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Teachers were drawn from six states, namely Cross River, Bauchi, Anambra, Nasarawa, Kano, and Ekiti reflecting the six geo-political zones […]
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Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated a renowned Nigerian entrepreneur in the diaspora Mr. Adebayo Ogunlesi for joining the billionaire club in Africa. Ogunlesi is a renowned Nigerian global banker and entrepreneur. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a congratulatory message by the Director of Media and Public Relations of NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, […]
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South Africa’s decision to sue Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has raised a lot of dust, dividing world leaders amongst different lines of argument. In one of the latest reactions, Namibia, a southern African country, criticised Germany for declaring support for Israel, reminding the European country of its colonial past including the […]
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The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery has re-emphasized the important role of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom and pledged more collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). This is just as he stated the need for enhanced trade and investment between both countries, a statement by the NiDCOM Spokesperson […]
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AdminThe National Youth Service Corps has announced that 10 corps members will travel to India on Sunday, to participate in a Youth Exchange Programme organised by the Indian National Cadet Corps. The annual programme is held to commemorate the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of India, drawing participants from Europe, Asia, Africa and other continents. […]
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has donated a specialized emergency response operational vehicle to the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) for easy mobility. Performing the ceremony on Wednesday in Makurdi, Mrs Irene Omondi, Head UNHCR Sub Office, Ogoja, said the commission was determined to do more for the refugees and Internally […]
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Governor Alex Otti says his government is prepared to partner Indonesia to boost economic development and industrialization in Abia. Mr Otti said this on Thursday when the Indonesian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Usra Harahap, paid him a visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. The governor also reiterated the readiness of the state government to […]
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As part of his efforts to improve revenue generation for Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has urged the Qatari embassy in Nigeria to explore the agricultural potential in the state for the benefits of the two governments. A statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, said Buni […]
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