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NIPC boss considers Shoprite strategic investment in Nigeria
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), says Shoprite, South African Retailer is a strategic investment playing vital role in connecting Nigerian produce and products to national and regional value chains. NIPC Executive Secretary, Yewande Sadiku, disclosed this at a Webinar held by NIPC management team with Journalists on Thursday in Abuja. Sadiku noted that the…
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Kano Emir Bayero says EPZ will spur national industrial dev’t
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, says effective utilization of the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) will accelerate Nigeria’s quest for industrial development. Bayero stated this when Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, Managing Director, Nigeria Export Processing Authority (NEPZA), paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday in Kano. The Emir, represented by Alhaji Muhammad Dankadai, the Sarkin Shanu…
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NGF pledges to provide support for performance assessment of states
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged to provide appropriate health and security measures for the 2019 Annual Performance Assessment of States (SFTAS) programme expected to start from Sunday. The body said this in a communique issued after its 14th teleconference meeting and signed by its Chairman, Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti. The communique said…
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COVID-19: PTF reverts govt working hours to 8a.m. to 4p.m. for GL 12 upward
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has announced that the national curfew from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. remains as the phase two eased lockdown is extended by four weeks. The Coordinator of Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, said this on Thursday while speaking on the new changes in the extended phase…
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NAFDAC advises careful examination of products before buying
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians to always examine products on shelves before buying. The agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Jimoh Abubakar, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. He said “we always tell the public…
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Gov. Bagudu distributes CACOVID food, relief materials to 38,047 households
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi on Thursday began the distribution of assorted food relief materials to 38,047 households in the state.
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Northern Governors condemn attacks in Southern Kaduna
The Northern Governors Forum on Thursday condemned the recent attack in Southern Kaduna in which about 22 persons were reportedly killed on Wednesday night. Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau via a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, described the attack as unfortunate. He expressed…
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FG to pay June hazard allowance of medical workers from Aug. 10
The Federal Government has assured medical workers handling COVID-19 pandemic cases across the country of payment of their June hazard allowance from Aug. 10. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, gave the assurance on Thursday at a meeting with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Abuja. According to him, notwithstanding a…
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NCDC confirms 354 new COVID-19 cases as total hits 45,244
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 354 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of COVID-19 infections to 45,244. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Thursday. The health agency said that three more persons had died from the disease. According to NCDC, 45,244…
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NSE, DICON collaborate to propel Nigeria’s technological advancement
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) says it will collaborate with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) on projects that will futher propel Nigeria into an innovation-driven economy and technological advanced nation. The President of the NSE, Babagana Mohammed, said this during an official visit to DICON headquarters in Kaduna on Wednesday. He said that…