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[1] Freight containers are a reusable transport and storage unit for moving products and raw materials between locations or countries. There are about 17 million intermodal containers in the world

[2] About 85% of the world’s containers are manufactured in China

[3] Do you know that 90% of African imports and exports are expedited by cargo ships. Egypt’s Port Said alone handles about 3m containers a year

LAGOS State police commissioner Idowu Owohunwa has inaugurated a 13-man special investigation team to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad.

NIGERIA'S Dangote Refinery is set to begin producing refined petrol and other petroleum products including diesel and jet fuel as from next month in a move set to end the country's dependence on imports.

ENGLISH Premier league side Crystal Palace have extended the loan deal of former Golden Eaglets leftback Kelvin Agho with Serbian side Voždovac for the duration of the 2023/24 season as part of their plan to ensure his continued development.

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[1] First of all, President Tinubu should let the whole world know that Nigeria is not Afghanistan where what happens remains local. Whenever anything happens in Nigeria, it has continental implications. President Tinubu needs to tell the rest of the world that they ignore Nigeria at their peril

INTERIOR minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has announced ambitious plans to harmonise all the various identity cards in Nigeria into one seamless and efficient document which meets virtually all the needs of the citizenry.

NIGERIA Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) officials have finalised plans to make it easy for domestic airlines to commence international flights as part of a grand plan to boost the sector and provide for its expansion.

SUPER Falcons striker Adekite Fatuga-Dada has joined English football league side MK Dons Women from rivals Watford signing a one year deal that will see her play for her new side for the duration of the 2023/24 season.

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[1] Coconuts is one agricultural crop that should easily be a big money spinner for Nigeria. If well harnessed, the sector could match the $50bn or so we generate from crude oil sales

[2] Nigeria is currently the world’s number 18 coconut producer with a disappointing output of 288,615 tonnes. Badagry Local Government Area alone could easily double that figure within four years if it wanted to. Coconuts grow well in sandy soil like that found around Badagry

NIGERIANS wishing to travel to the United Kingdom will have to pay more for their visas from October 4 as the UK Home Office has announced a significant increase for various categories including visiting and student visas.