Terrorists own guns, Nigerians should carry too – Yoruba council backs Zamfara govt
Terrorists own guns, Nigerians should carry too – Yoruba council backs Zamfara govt The council of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland has hailed the decision of the Zamfara State Government to approve gun licenses. The government gave the approval to enable individuals to carry a firearm for defence against terrorists. There have been countless attacks in Zamfara in recent years, with hundreds killed, kidnapped or wounded. In a statement on Monday, the Gbonka Aare-Ona kakanfo, Gboyega Adejumo urged South-West governors to take a cue from Zamfar…
Ogun: Customs intercept ‘Dangote trucks’ loaded with smuggled rice
Ogun: Customs intercept ‘Dangote trucks’ loaded with smuggled rice The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has impounded two long trucks suspected to be that of Dangote Cement Factory, Ibese, Ogun State. The trucks were loaded with bags of smuggled foreign rice at the time they were intercepted. It was reported that the trucks have Dangote Cement logo clearly inscribed on them. One of the trucks has the registration number, ICT-17F-014, while the other was unmarked. Addressing newsmen at the Command’s Headquarters in Idiroko Bo…
How Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia was murdered – Police
How Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia was murdered – Police The Edo State Police Command has given details of how the priest of St. Michael Catholic Church, lkhabigbo, Edo State, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, was killed after he was abducted by gunmen on Sunday. It will be recalled that a few hours after the priest was kidnapped on his way to church on Sunday, he was killed by his abductors. A statement by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, on Monday, revealed that the priest was gunned down by the assailant…
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Fidelity Partners ImpactHER to Empower 1,052 Female Entrepreneurs with Sales Skills
Fidelity Partners ImpactHER to Empower 1,052 Female Entrepreneurs with Sales Skills Fidelity Bank, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has collaborated with ImpactHER to support 1,052 female entrepreneurs across the 36 states of Nigeria in addressing the challenges they face in their small and medium-sized businesses. Through diverse training on digital skills and direct business support, beneficiaries from two cohorts have been able to improve visibility for their businesses and consequently, increase sales. The training, which comme…
PRESS RELEASE : Sterling Bank, NHEA recognize Nigeria's Healthcare Champions
PRESS RELEASE : Sterling Bank, NHEA recognize Nigeria's Healthcare Champions PHOTO CAPTION: L-R : Head, Health Sector Finance, Sterling Bank Plc, Adewale Adebowale; Project Director, Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards 2022, Dr. Wale Alabi and Group Head, Health Finance, Sterling Bank Plc, Ibironke Akinmade at the 8th Annual Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards in Lagos over the weekend. Sterling Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, has given special recognition awards to healthcare providers who played leading roles in the …
Nigeria partners Brazil to supply tractors to farmers
Nigeria partners Brazil to supply tractors to farmers The Federal Government is set to partner with its Brazilian counterpart for the supply and distribution of 10,000 tractors to farmers across the country to fast-track the mechanisation of the agricultural sector, improve production and boost the economy. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, made this known during the opening ceremony of Africa’s Agricultural machines and equipment technology expo on industrialising Africa’s agriculture through technology…
Diesel price: 10,000 Nigerian seafarers to lose jobs in 2 months
Diesel price: 10,000 Nigerian seafarers to lose jobs in 2 months The President of Nigerian Shipowners Forum, Mrs Margret Orakwusi, has warned that about 10,000 seafarers working on Nigerian fishing trawlers may lose their jobs in the next two months over rising coast of diesel to power their boats and run their cold rooms. Orakwusi who was the former President of Nigerian Trawler Owners Association (NITOA) disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting in Lagos last week. Given the reasons behind the assertion, she explained that the cost of diesel …
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