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FG seeks more investments as oil production drops to 1.3mbpd

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), has called for more investments in the oil and gas industry to ramp up production and boost foreign exchange earnings.

Lokpobiri made the call on Tuesday at the Nigerian Oil and G…

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Bank of Industry, Jigawa sign N6bn deal to boost SMEs

The Jigawa Government and Bank of Industry (BoI), on Tuesday signed a N6 billion partnership agreement to stimulate industrial development of the north-western state.

Gov. Umar Namadi, while signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dutse, sai…

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Violent conflict: Centre pledges enhanced capacity for peacekeepers

The Commandant, Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAIPKC), Maj.-Gen. Ademola Adedoja, says the centre is committed to enhancing peacekeeping operations in Nigeria and African continent through training.

Adedoja ga…

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EU unveils digital platform to boost Nigeria’s agribusiness

The European Union (EU) has unveiled a digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector.

Ms Myriam Ferran, EU’s Deputy Director-General, Directorate of International Partnerships (INTPA), said this at the 9th edition of the Niger…

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Posted in Health Care

Suspended Yobe PHC boss admits therapeutic food theft

Mr Ibrahim Lawan, Director of Primary Healthcare (PHC), in Nangere Local Government of Yobe, currently on suspension for diverting Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), has confessed to committing the crime.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports …

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Posted in Business Market

PM Abiy Holds Talks with Marriott Int’l President on Ethiopia’s Growing Hospitality Sector

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met today with Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano to discuss growing Ethiopia’s travel and hospitality sector, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.

Ethiopia, known for its rich cu…

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Posted in Government Politics

Prime Minister Abiy Appoints High-ranking Gov’t Officials

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed new Ministers to the Ministries of Trade and Regional Integration as well as Culture and Sports.

Accordingly, Kassahun Gofe has been appointed as Minister of Trade and Regional Integration.

Simila…

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Premier to Appear at Parliament to Review Gov’t Annual Performance Tomorrow

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s House of Peoples Representatives will convene its 36th regular session tomorrow in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

The Prime Minister is expected to give explanation on queries to be raised by members of the parliam…

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