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Month: March 2024

Dangote Group commits to boosting Nigeria’s local content

Investing in local industries, talent and resources would not only create jobs but also empower communities and foster sustainable economic growth. The Dangote Group has restated its commitment to deepening Nigeria’s local content across business sectors. The representative of the company, Hajiya Halima Wali, said this on Thursday during the Dangote Group Special Day at…

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Nigerian students want Federal Government to control prices of goods

The union leader added that by implementing price control measures, the government could also effectively curb the rampant inflation. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to establish a Price Control Board. It wants the board to be tasked with the responsibility of regulating prices and preventing hoarding of…

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Nigerian Army denies seeking recruitment fees from trainees

Nwachukwu added that the training of potential recruits and officer cadets is fully funded and borne by the Nigerian Army. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Thursday, described the said demands as fraudulent actions of some faceless unscrupulous persons. Nwachukwu said the claim was not only fraudulent but criminal…

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Ukraine donates 25,000 tonnes of wheat to help 1.3m vulnerable Nigerians

The contribution is part of Ukraine’s humanitarian initiative launched by the country’s President. The Government of Ukraine has donated 25,000 tonnes of wheat as emergency food assistance to 1.3 million vulnerable, crisis-affected people in northeast Nigeria amidst rising inflation and food price spikes in the country. This is contained in a statement issued by Atinuke…

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Tinubu directs Dangote, BUA cement to revert to old price

President Tinubu had recently asked cement manufacturers not to sell a 50kg bag of cement for more than ₦7,000 anywhere in the country. President Bola Tinubu has reportedly directed all cement manufacturers in the country to revert to the old price of the commodity. David Umahi, the Minister of Works, made this known while inspecting…

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Otti explains why Abia Geometric Power project took 20 years

The Minister of Power has called on other states to play their part to bolster the country’s power distribution and supply. Abia residents are basking in the euphoria of their newly unlocked lifestyle as the electricity supply in the state has improved drastically in the last couple of days, all thanks to the just commissioned…

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K1 cancels 67th birthday celebration over hardship, asks fans to help needy

K1 said the country’s economic situation calls for a deep reflection and solemnity, hence the cancellation of his annual birthday carnival. Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, says he has cancelled the yearly birthday carnival for his 67th birthday on March 3. K1, however, urged his family and friends to…

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