…the commissioning of the lock-up shops and open stalls, Makinde directed that roadside traders at the Agodi-Gate Market be relocated into the newly built shops at no cost to the beneficiaries. PUNCH Online reports that the commissioning came barely 24 hours after the governor inaugurated a road network, a fire service…
…the Chief of Army Staff had approved the award of Basic Infantry Course certificates and trade certifications to the graduates. He said lessons learnt from the latest exercise would be used to further strengthen the curriculum for future editions. The ceremony climaxed with practical demonstrations of combat skills acq…
…and we will soon begin negotiations with the government," he said. Also speaking, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo, represented by Secretary-General Nuhu Toro, said worsening economic conditions had eroded workers' purchasing power. He cited rising food prices, transport fares, rent and inflation as f…
…industrialist, has links to various industries, including real estate and international trade. This has led to frequent online speculation that he is the famous billionaire Oleg Diyachenko.Top 5 facts about Olga Diyachenko. Photo: Canva.com (modified by author)>Though Olga Diyachenko keeps much of her family life priva…
…for its tech products. The world’s second-largest economy last year achieved a historic trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion, helping its manufacturing sector through a prolonged slump in domestic consumption. The export boom has been propelled further this year by increased demand for Chinese data-processing equipmen…
…McKay, said the programme aligned with the U.S. Mission’s goal of expanding two-way trade and investment between both countries. “The U.S. Mission is focused on increasing two-way trade and investment between the United States and Nigeria. Programmes like this help young, up-and-coming entrepreneurs get their products…
…and small businesses. The industrialist argued that manufacturing, agriculture and trade remained the sectors with the greatest capacity to create jobs and should receive targeted policy support if the Federal Government hopes to achieve its ambition of building a $1tn economy. “The majority of jobs will come from manu…
…flights between both countries for the first time, in a move expected to deepen trade, tourism, investment and people-to-people ties. The agreement was signed on Thursday at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja by officials of both countries, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, repr…
…police VS film still from The Night of June 7th ON THE NIGHT OF JUNE 7TH, 2005, five Apo traders named Ifeanyi Ozor, Chinedu Meniru, Anthony Nwokike, Paulinus Ogbonna, Ekene Isaac Mgbe and their female friend, Augustina Arebu were murd£red on their way home from an outing. Police officers were arrested for the extrajud…
…would produce benefits extending beyond the agency to airlines, airports, passengers, trade, tourism and national security. “An aircraft that moves safely and efficiently through Nigerian airspace is an economic activity enabled by invisible infrastructure. NAMA is not asking the National Assembly for a blank cheque. N…
…Osun State has not been able to account for that money as well.” The post Osun govt, APC trade accusations over EFCC probe appeared first on Vanguard News.
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has signed a 20-year, $3.1 billion concession agreement with Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited to modernise customs administration across Africa in a move aimed at accelerating intra-African trade, reducing border bottlenecks and improving revenue col…
…in southeastern Nigeria. It borders Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Kogi states and is known for trade, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. The richest towns in Anambra State, such as Nnewi, Awka, and Onitsha, continue to attract investors, businesses, and skilled professionals thanks to their strong local economies.Photo: can…
…the Osun-Osogbo Grove, Oba Hills National Park, the Ido-Osun Airport, and the Osun Free Trade Zone “would stimulate commerce, strengthen tourism, attract local and foreign investment, support entrepreneurship and create sustainable employment opportunities across the state.” “The revival of the Dagbolu Dry Port and the…
…and consequences of substance abuse. Audu warned offenders to abandon the illicit trade or face arrest, prosecution and forfeiture of assets He described drug abuse as a major threat to the nation’s youth, public safety and socio-economic development. Audu also described the media as a critical partner in the fight, ad…
…during a meeting with the leadership of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, Trade Side, led by its National President, Kabiru Ado Minjibir, in Abuja. Read more: https://punchng.com/fg-promises-payment-of-outstanding-n35000-wage-award-by-august-15/
…starting point. Fields such as healthcare, engineering, information technology, and trades are among the sectors where Denmark has historically faced skilled labour shortages, making the timing of such a platform particularly relevant.The website (https://www.workindenmark.dk/) is publicly accessible at workindenmark.d…
…neighbouring Government Guest House in Gumel, in a move aimed at boosting cross-border trade, investment and economic activities in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on…
…to shape the final price Nigerians pay at filling stations, regardless of where crude trades internationally.For Nigeria's government, cheaper crude carries its own risks. Lower oil prices typically shrink export earnings and reduce the foreign exchange inflows that the country relies on to support public spending. Mar…
…The US also reduced contributions to multilateral institutions and shifted focus to “trade, not aid” partnerships, a model now being copied by the UK. Several European countries have followed suit. France announced in 2025 that it would cut its aid budget by €1.2 billion over three years. Germany trimmed its developmen…
By SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE In an era defined by geopolitical competition, trade wars, sanctions regimes, and shifting alliances, one phrase has migrated from European policy papers to the heart of African diplomacy: “Strategic Autonomy”. For Nigeria, this is not a new experiment in isolation, nor is it a nostalgic return to…
…said Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement with Benin remained focused on expanding bilateral trade and strengthening joint border surveillance to tackle emerging security threats. The Alliance of Sahel States comprises Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, three military-led countries that withdrew from ECOWAS after disagreements w…
…that there was no official Monday sit-at-home order in the state and warned that traders and transport operators who shut their businesses on Mondays without lawful justification could face sanctions. Speaking at the summit, Soludo said the improvement in commercial activities reflected the positive impact of his admin…
…expanding cooperation for the mutual benefit of our peoples," she said. She identified trade and investment, agriculture and food security, technology and innovation, defence and security cooperation, and healthcare, as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges as priority areas during her tenure. President Herzo…
…to virtual assets. In practical terms, the rules affect cryptocurrency investors and traders, exchanges, Virtual Asset Service Providers, Peer-to-Peer marketplace operators, wallet providers, brokers, NFT creators and investors, miners, and users earning staking or DeFi rewards. Others are recipients of airdrops and ha…