11 h. ago Alia Administration Launches State IDP Policy, Pledges Durable Solutions As Benue Moves From Relief To Recovery

In a move, civil society and humanitarian partners are hailing as a turning point for conflict and disaster affected communities, the Benue State Government on Tuesday formally launched its long awaited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Policy, a comprehensive framework intended to shift the state’s response from short-term relief to durable solutions that restore dignity, livelihoods […]

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62 h. ago Lagos Chamber of Commerce, Afreximbank Partner To Support Nigerian SMEs

  The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has partnered  the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support the participation of Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) held in Algiers, Algeria. This strategic collaboration aimed to provide Nigerian entrepreneurs with access to new markets, showcase their products, and forge […]

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5 d. ago Humanitarian Crisis: How Gov Alia made Benue a state of interest for UN

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Director General (DG) Bureau for International Corporation and Development, (BICD), Dr Leo-Angelo Viashima said in a bid to tackle the humanitarian crisis in the state, the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has built trust in the the international community repositioning Benue State as “a State of interest for United […] The post Humanitarian Crisis: How Gov Alia made Benue a state of interest for UN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Afreximbank renews partnership with AAAM to grow Africa’s automotive sector

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, harmonising efforts read more Afreximbank renews partnership with AAAM to grow Africa’s automotive sector

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7 d. ago Zamfara: APC lauds Tinubu for appointing Tijjani Kaura as new NEPZA Chairman

From John Bassey, Gusau The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has again lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Appointing one of its own, Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura as the Board Chairman of Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority, NEPZA. The statement issued by Yusuf Idris Gusau, APC Publicity Secretary Zamfara State to […] The post Zamfara: APC lauds Tinubu for appointing Tijjani Kaura as new NEPZA Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Benue Gov. Alia to build Airport, export/import processing zone

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue state Government has disclosed plans to build an airport with three wings; International, Domestic and Cargo as well as an Export/Import Processing Zone in the state . Governor Alia said the airport would be built along Makurdi-Gboko road to ameliorate the sufferings of Benue people. Commissioner for Lands and Survey, […] The post Benue Gov. Alia to build Airport, export/import processing zone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oluremi Tinubu @65: A First Lady, a source of inspiration, pillar of support – Gov Alia

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has felicitated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marks her 65th birthday anniversary describing her as a source of inspiration, and a pillar support for many Nigerians. The Governor who also described the First Lady as a pillar […] The post Oluremi Tinubu @65: A First Lady, a source of inspiration, pillar of support – Gov Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago New cargo clearance, disposal system will enhance operations, Customs tells Northern business community

The leadership of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has charged stakeholders in the import and export business to leverage on read more New cargo clearance, disposal system will enhance operations, Customs tells Northern business community

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2 w. ago Benue Assembly Okays Governor Alia’s Request For 10 Additional Special Advisers

The Benue State House of Assembly has approved Governor Hyacinth Alia’s request to appoint 10 additional Special Advisers. The approval, granted during plenary on Thursday, gave the governor the permission to expand his advisory team just days after he announced a fresh round of key appointments across strategic offices and statutory boards. Lawmakers said the […]

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2 w. ago FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC to lead discussion on digital economy

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, United Bank for Africa read more FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC to lead discussion on digital economy

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2 w. ago Afreximbank’s ARIH seeks to unlock $70bn annual economic gains for Africa

The African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) that was recently launched by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is seeking to read more Afreximbank’s ARIH seeks to unlock $70bn annual economic gains for Africa

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2 w. ago JONAPWD hails Gov Alia for signing Disability Law, calls for Disability Commission

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Benue State Chapter, has expressed profound gratitude to the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia for signing the Disability Act into law. Chairman of the association, Mr. Onah Adeyi gave this appreciation while briefing newsmen in Makurdi, the Benue state capital. Adenyi described […] The post JONAPWD hails Gov Alia for signing Disability Law, calls for Disability Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Succour for Widows: Gov. Alia gifts N380m to wives of fallen security personnel

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi If tears of joy are shed from overwhelming feeling of happiness, elation and gratitude, wives and family members of fallen security personnel in Benue State had a fair share of it recently. On September 6, 2025, Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, invited to Government House, Makurdi, wives and families […] The post Succour for Widows: Gov. Alia gifts N380m to wives of fallen security personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Outgoing Afreximbank President asks African lenders to bridge $100bn trade finance gap

Tribune Online Outgoing Afreximbank President asks African lenders to bridge $100bn trade finance gap OUTGOING President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has issued a passionate call to African commercial lenders, development finance institutions (DFIs), and trade insurers to take stronger ownership of the continent’s integration efforts by closing Africa’s $100 billion annual trade finance gap. Delivering his farewell address at the closing ceremony of the […] Outgoing Afreximbank President asks African lenders to bridge $100bn trade finance gap Tribune Online

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: Benue Showcases Export, Industrialisation, Investment Potential In Algeria

Benue State drew global attention at the just-concluded Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) on September 6, 2025, in Algiers, Algeria, as it unveiled its bold agenda for export expansion, industrialisation, and investment promotion. Representing the executive governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the Special Adviser to Governor on International and Global […]

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3 w. ago IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS

By Merit Ibe The organised private sector (OPS) has asserted that the right granted Nigeria by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos reaffirms the country’s central role in Africa’s trade integration agenda. Extending its congratulations to the Federal Government on the announcement, the Nigerian Association […] The post IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank

Tribune Online Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has raised fresh concern over the dominance of foreign contractors in Africa’s annual infrastructure spending, which is estimated at nearly $90 billion. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice-President of Afreximbank, made the remarks on Monday at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The week-long event, running from September […] Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Afreximbank challenges African banks, financial institutions on capital, cohesive market

Tribune Online Afreximbank challenges African banks, financial institutions on capital, cohesive market THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on African banks, insurers, and financial institutions to rally behind citizens with viable, bankable ideas while working collectively to create a more cohesive continental market that nurtures innovation and entrepreneurship. Delivering a keynote at the official opening of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algiers on Thursday, […] Afreximbank challenges African banks, financial institutions on capital, cohesive market Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Afreximbank, BoA seal $1bn deal to support Nigerian farmers, SMEs

Tribune Online Afreximbank, BoA seal $1bn deal to support Nigerian farmers, SMEs The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture (BoA) have signed a landmark $1 billion agreement to support smallholder farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Afreximbank, BoA seal $1bn deal to support Nigerian farmers, SMEs Tribune Online

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3 w. ago How Afreximbank is closing Africa’s financial, infrastructure gaps, trade barriers

At the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) outlined the concrete steps it read more How Afreximbank is closing Africa’s financial, infrastructure gaps, trade barriers

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