1 hour ago Senator Umeh charges Southeast governors on regional cooperation, development

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Anambra Central Senator Victor Umeh has charged governors of the five states in the Southeast zone to work closely with each other towards regional cooperation and development. Umeh spoke in Awka on Thursday while chairing the Inaugural Alpha Times Roundtable, organised by Mr Paul Nwosu, former Commissioner for Information in Anambra […] The post Senator Umeh charges Southeast governors on regional cooperation, development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago SWDC boss mulls strategy to attract investments, talents to South

Tribune Online SWDC boss mulls strategy to attract investments, talents to South-West Managing Director of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr Charles Akinola, has said that the vision will be anchored on a strong regional development strategy where... SWDC boss mulls strategy to attract investments, talents to South-West Tribune Online

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5 h. ago U.S. visa restrictions threaten regional prosperity, says Yusuf Tuggar

Yusuf Tuggar, Chairman of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has raised alarm over read more U.S. visa restrictions threaten regional prosperity, says Yusuf Tuggar

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6 h. ago Adefarasin: Brandishing stun guns to threaten is a crime — Lagos CP

Tribune Online Adefarasin: Brandishing stun guns to threaten is a crime — Lagos CP The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Owohunwa Jimoh, has said that using a stun gun to threaten or instill fear in another person is... Adefarasin: Brandishing stun guns to threaten is a crime — Lagos CP Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Safety Bureau moves to boost regional aviation safety, visit Asky Airline

Alex Badeh, Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), recently visited Esayas Woldemariam Hailu, Chief Executive Officer of read more Safety Bureau moves to boost regional aviation safety, visit Asky Airline

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8 h. ago NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, has announced that more recovered looted funds will be made available to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to execute projects in the Niger Delta region. Olukoyede made this statement in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while commissioning two NDDC […] The post NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Buni Visits Chad, Calls For Coordinated Security Efforts To Protect Region

Yobe State governor and chairman of the Lake Chad Governors’ Forum, Hon. Mai Mala  Buni, chaired his first meeting with the Lake Chad Basin Commission at its headquarters in Ndjamena, Chad, as the forum’s chairman. Speaking during a meeting, he said, “The inaugural engagement between the Lake Chad Basin Governor’s Forum and Lake Chad Basin […]

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21 h. ago Access Holdings says it can still pay dividends despite CBN restrictions

Access Holdings Plc has clarified its position after the Central Bank of Nigeria told some banks to temporarily stop paying read more Access Holdings says it can still pay dividends despite CBN restrictions

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21 h. ago SWDC’ll drive regional economic integration, nominees promise Nigerians

Charles Akinola, the managing director nominee for the newly established South-West Development Commission (SWDC), has declared that the commission under read more SWDC’ll drive regional economic integration, nominees promise Nigerians

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23 h. ago Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin

Tribune Online Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin Buni called for joint agricultural support initiatives, saying that improving food production would help tackle food insecurity and promote regional economic recovery. Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin Tribune Online

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29 h. ago ECOWAS Reacts To US Visa Restrictions, Says It’s A Blow To Regional Prosperity

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed deep concern over reports suggesting that all ECOWAS member-states may be affected by a new wave of United States visa restrictions. This concern came after reports suggest that under President Donald Trump, the US government was […]

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32 h. ago Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment

From Shafa’atu Suleima, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its readiness to engage in dialogue with armed groups willing to renounce violence and reintegrate into society as part of its strategic call for lasting peace and sustainable security in the state, expressing caution over the unregulated deployment of forest guards across the North-West region. […] The post Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Toll Fee: Petrol Scarcity Looms In S/West As Marketers Halt Distribution In Lagos

Petroleum scarcity may be brewing in the South Western region of the country as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone is set to halt petroleum distribution over toll fees in the Lekki-Eve axis. To this end, residents and businesses around the Lekki-Epe axis may experience energy supply disruption following a directive […]

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34 h. ago Natasha: Nigeria Risks Becoming Banana Republic – Ezekwesili

Former Education Minister and ex-vice president of the World Bank’s Africa region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has fiercely criticised the Nigerian government’s decision to arraign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on criminal defamation charges. The case stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment and death threats by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, prompting what Ezekwesili called a “national embarrassment” […]

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34 h. ago Benue Killings: NAF Deploy More Air Assets To Boost Operation Whirl Stroke

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in the Guma local government area, where over 200 citizens were killed. A statement by the NAF spokesman, […]

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37 h. ago Man Gets 6 Months’ Imprisonment For Stealing Worshippers’ Shoes

The long arm of the law has caught up with one of the criminals who sneak into churches and mosques to steal the belongings of those who had come to pray.. A Shari’a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, on Tuesday, sentenced one Yusuf Usman to six months’ imprisonment for stealing some worshippers’ shoes […]

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45 h. ago Police arraign Ghanaian national for alleged N7.4m visa fraud

Tribune Online Police arraign Ghanaian national for alleged N7.4m visa fraud A Ghanaian national, Yaw Agyei, has been arraigned before a Yaba Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos for... Police arraign Ghanaian national for alleged N7.4m visa fraud Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Benue Killings: NAF Deploys Additional Air Assets To Boost Military Operations

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North-Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in Guma local government area of the state where over 200 citizens were killed during the weekend. NAF spokesman, […]

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46 h. ago Senate Confident South West Dev’t Commission Will Bridge Infrastructure Deficits

The Senate on Tuesday affirmed that the South West Development Commission (SWDC) will not only thrive, but also make a significant difference by bridging infrastructural deficits and accelerating overall development in the South West region. Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South West Development, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central), gave the assurance during […]

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50 h. ago ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on £110m projects to improve peace, development in region

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with Germany, Spain, and the European Union, has launched four projects worth £110 million to drive peace and development in the West African region. The joint projects cover four areas, which include Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG), implementation of the AfCFTA/Trade […] The post ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on £110m projects to improve peace, development in region appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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