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Month: June 2023

Exploration of palm oil will increase sector’s GDP – Expert

An agriculture investor, Mr Leke Oluwatosin, says exploring palm kernel oil processing will boost the sector’s contributions to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Oluwatosin, the Chief Executive Officer of LSX Integrated Agro Processing, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, 26 June 2023 in Lagos. He also…

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Kogi govt. inaugurates project steering committee on AGILE implementation

Kogi Government, on Monday, 26 June 2023 inaugurated the State Project Steering Committee (SPSC) for full implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) programme in the state. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Wemi Jones, while inaugurating the committee in Lokoja, said that AGILE was a Federal Government/World Bank-sponsored project….

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Burger King Nigeria launches its highly anticipated store in Gwarinpa, Abuja and creates employment opportunities

#FeatureByBurgerKing Abuja, Nigeria – The long-awaited moment has arrived as Burger King Nigeria launched its first store in Abuja. With the establishment of the new store in Gwarinpa, a significant number of job opportunities have been created for residents in the area. From the crew members’ ensuring seamless customer service to the dedicated kitchen staff,…

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Nigerian artists with BET Awards

The 2023 edition of the BET Awards was held on June 26, 2023, and Afrobeats made another significant mark on the big stage. Since the commercial ascension of Afrobeats in early 2000, Nigerian artists have been blazing the trail and distinguishing themselves in the international scene. Burna Boy and Tems both added another BET award…

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Gov. Sule lauds Wadada’s initiative for orphans

Gov. Sule and others commends Sen. Ahmed Wadada tournament in support of orphans. Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and other dignitaries have commended the Founder, Keffi Polo Ranch, Sen. Ahmed Wadada (SDP/Nasarawa West) for organising a tournament in support of orphans. Sule gave the commendation in an interview with newsmen at the grand finale…

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NDLEA arrests 315 drug offenders, seizes 4,776kg illicit drugs in Osun

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Osun Command, says it has arrested 315 drug related offenders and seized a total of 4,776.38kg illicit drugs in the state from June 2022 to June 2023. Mr Nnadi Chidi, the State Commander of NDLEA, made the disclosure in a statement to mark the 2023 International Day Against…

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NMA hails Cross River Govt, Nigerian Navy for rescuing students from boat mishap

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Cross River chapter, has commended Gov. Bassey Otu and the Eastern Command of the Nigerian Navy for their prompt response that led to the rescue of 11 medical students from the Calabar waterways on Saturday, 24 June 2023. Dr Felix Archibong, the chapter Chairman of the NMA, told the News…

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Gov. Adeleke denies reports of state pardon to Adedoyin’s murder case

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has said that the government has no plans to grant state pardon to Dr. Rahman Adedoyin, who was sentenced to death for murder of Timothy Adegoke. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Osun High Court of Justice sitting in Osogbo had on May 30 2023 sentenced Adedoyin,…

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7 shocking and degrading widowhood practices in Africa

Losing a husband is already painful, but some African widowhood practices inflict more pain. In traditional African societies, mourning practices and rites have cultural significance, with women bearing the brunt of these rites. In most African countries, widows are subjected to more difficult rules and degrading customs around diet, personal hygiene, sexual activity and social…

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AEDC notifies customers of tariff increase from July 2023

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, says that there will be an upward review of electricity tariff from July 1. According to a statement issued by the company’s management on Monday, 26 June the tariff increase is influenced by the fluctuating exchange rate. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) management states; “Effective July 1, 2023, please…

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