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Day: October 6, 2023

African Food Network announces 4th edition of African Food and Drinks Festival, now coming to Lagos

#FeatureByAfricanFoodNetwork African Food Network, the leading online community dedicated to promoting African Food and Culture, is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated 4th edition of the AFRICAN FOOD AND DRINKS FESTIVAL, making its debut in Lagos, Nigeria. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the evolution of this cultural celebration, following the resounding success of…

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FG to hold food security summit to boost production

The minister said there would be capacity building to strengthen the farm inputs regulatory functions to enable them to play their regulatory roles. The Federal Government will hold a National Agriculture and Food Security summit in November to enhance food security in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made…

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Tribunal dismisses APC’s petitions, affirms Otti’s election

The panel in a unanimous decision read by the member, Justice Omolara Adeyemi, held that the petitioners lacked the locus standi to challenge Otti’s membership of LP. The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Friday dismissed the petition of the All Progressives Congress Candidate, Chief Ikechi Emenike, challenging Governor Alex Otti’s election. The…

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EU reiterates support for Tinubu’s developmental policies

Shettima, who expressed concern about migration issues, called on the EU to join hands with the Tinubu administration in creating jobs in the digital world. European Union (EU), on Friday in Abuja, reassured of its relentless support for the development policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The union’s Managing Director, External Action Service,…

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ASR Africa commences construction of ₦2.5bn oncology centre in Kwara

The ASR Africa is the brainchild of African industrialist, philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu. The AbdulSamad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art ₦2.5 billion Oncology Centre in Ilorin to serve West Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the health facility is…

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Gov Mbah lauds President Tinubu for ensuring safety, stability on roads

Mbah said road reconstruction and repairs have commenced within the state. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has lauded President Bola Tinubu for ensuring safety and stability on all roads within the country, previously bedevilled by criminal activities. Mbah, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Transport, Obi Ozo, said this at the Passing-Out…

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Drama, fun, friendship and more in episode one of ‘University of Cruise’

#FeaturedPost The most anticipated sitcom, University of Cruise premieres, with its first episode this Saturday on ROK TV. University of Cruise is a sitcom that centers around the lives, passions and adventures of 7 student friends. The sitcom is created, and executive produced by marketing and communications expert Ifeoma ‘Oma Areh and directed by Adeoluwa…

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US to host 5-day investor roadshow in Nigeria

The roadshow will advance USAID’s efforts to mobilise greater private sector investment into infrastructure projects in priority sectors. The U.S., through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Nigeria and the U.S. government’s Prosper Africa and Power Africa initiatives, will host an investor roadshow from Oct. 9 to 13. In a statement, obtained…

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In US, Tinubu courts Nigeria’s diaspora resources for national development

Nigeria is blessed with a unique diaspora population in the U.S. and around the world. They are noticeable and celebrated in their various fields of endeavours, ranging from education, health, medicine, politics, transportation, politics, industry, sports, entertainment and media, among others. According to Rice University research, Nigerian Americans are the most educated group in the…

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Customs intercepts foreign rice, others worth ₦1.76bn in September

Adeniyi noted that beyond the parboiled rice seizures, the operations of the unit yielded significant results in September with the interception of various goods. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja, said it intercepted eight trailer loads of foreign parboiled rice and others worth N1.76 billion in September. The acting…

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