Local value addition key to mining sector devt, says Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says that strong support by international community for local value addition in the mining sector will promote economic development in the industry.…
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Kano LGs ask court to dismiss joint account crisis suit
Kano Stare and four local government councils (LGs) listed as plaintiffs in a suit filed by 44 LGAs in the state have prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to dismiss…
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NEXIM Bank unveils online cocoa platform for Africa
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank has unveiled an online portal tagged ‘cocoaconnectafrica.com,’ to create market linkage among farmers, aggregators, and buyers in the cocoa value chain in Africa. Managing Director/Chief Executive…
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Farmer jailed for absconding with customer’s motorcycle
A Dei-Dei Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, has sentenced a 29-year-old farmer, Jacob Agba, to nine months in correction centre for absconding with his customer’s motorcycle. The Judge, Malam Saminu…
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Prostate cancer: Cause unknown yet, says Scientist
……recommends yearly screening for men above 40 A laboratory scientist, Mr Adeniyi Fagbamiyi, has advised men above 40 years on Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test at least once annually to know…
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Kogi warns principals against sabotaging efforts to pay for students’ WAEC
Kogi State has warned principals of public secondary schools against sabotaging its efforts in the payment of West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) fees for final year students. The state’s Commissioner…
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PDP congratulates Akwa Ibom Gov on victory at Supreme Court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on the Supreme Court judgment which upheld his victory at the March 2023 governorship election in…
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CIBN backs CBN on banking reforms
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has hailed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the recent reform in some banks. The apex bank on January 10, dissolved…
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Apostle in court for attempt to defile minor
The Police in Lagos, on Thursday, arraigned 57-year-old David Onyendi, an apostle, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly attempting to sexually abuse a minor. The defendant, who resides…
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Wife seeks divorce over husband’s impotence after 5 children
A housewife, Sa’adatu Ayuba, has urged a Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, to dissolve her 27-year-old marriage to her husband, Jalija for alleged impotence.The petitioner got married to Jalija in…
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