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Nimasa confident floating dock will combat Lagos port congestion and raise N12bn in revenue

NIGERIAN Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (Nimasa) officials have revealed that they are confident of generating about N12bn ($30.86m) annually from the use of the new floating dock the agency has recently acquired.

 

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China promises to make Covid-19 vaccine available to African nations free of charge

CHINA has pledged that as soon as its scientists discover a coronavirus vaccine it will be made available to all African countries free of charge as part of its commitment to help the continent recover from the debilitating economic impact of the pandemic.

 

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Obaseki formally joins PDP and looks all set to be declared as its gubernatorial candidate

GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki has formally joined the main opposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) just under a week after leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at a brief ceremony in Benin City.

 

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Swiss citizenship advice firm Henley & Partners Group opens Lagos office targeting rich Nigerians

CITIZENSHIP and residency advisory firm the Henley & Partners Group has decided to open an office in Nigeria as part of a drive to woo wealthy Nigerians looking to acquire citizenship of foreign nations.

 

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Nigeria's suspends plans to resume all domestic flights this Sunday as Covid-19 cases keep rising

NIGERIA'S federal government has suspended plans to resume domestic flights across the country on Sunday June 21 after health experts warned that it would unsafe to do so in the face or rising coronavirus cases.

 

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With US food companies renaming their products in response to the fight against racism Nigeria should be leading the race to launch African brands to fill the vacuum


Ayo Akinfe

(1) As you all know by now, Quaker Oats has announced that it is changing the name of its Aunt Jemima brand of syrup and pancake mixes. It says it recognises that Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype

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IMF says Nigeria needs to invest almost $50bn in its power sector over the next 10 years

INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) officials have advocated $49bn worth on investment in Nigeria's power sector between now and 2030 as a means of addressing the non-ending problem of epileptic electricity supply.

 

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Anambra State government creates local vigilante unit called Forest Guards in response to herdsmen threat

ANAMBRA State government has established a local vigilante outfit to be known as the Forest Guards and tasked it with the job of providing security following the recent rise in attacks by armed Fulani herdsmen.

 

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Oshiomhole throws his weight behind Ajimobi saying he is the authentic acting APC chairman

SUSPENDED chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has thrown his weight behind former Oyo State governor Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the authentic acting party chairman in his absence.

 

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BA moves some of its short-haul flights from Gatwick to Heathrow as part of restructuring plans

BRITISH Airways (BA) has announced plans to switch many of its short-haul flights from Gatwick to Heathrow Airport next month as part of a compulsory restructuring plan brought about by the coronavirus pandemic shutdown.

 

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