We’ll not let Trump whitewash the history of apartheid in South Africa
By HAMILTON ODUNZE In a blatant attempt to whitewash the history of apartheid in South Africa, Donald Trump accused South Africa of genocide against white South Africans. Therefore, he sent a private plane to bring 59 White South Africans for resettlement in the United States. Trump’s claim that this was to correct the ‘egregious’ actions of the […]
Atiku slams govt over Kano athletes’ crash, Niger flood deaths
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the federal and state governments for failure to address recurring safety and disaster management issues, following two separate tragedies – road accident that claimed the lives of 21 Kano State athletes; and devastating floods in Niger State that killed over 150 people. In […]
National Single Window to boost trade efficiency — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to the National Single Window (NSW) project, saying the initiative is already yielding positive results by boosting trade efficiency. In a statement to mark the second anniversary of his administration, Tinubu identified key maritime and trade reforms as critical components of his economic recovery strategy, describing them as “undeniable […]
Nigeria, 6 other African countries affected as Saudi Arabia suspends blockwork visa
By Nkiruka Nnorom In a sweeping policy shift geared towards managing inbound labour during peak pilgrimage periods, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended issuance of blockwork visa quota to Nigerians and nationals from six other African countries. Other affected include Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia and Morocco. The suspension, which affected 14 countries in all, impacted […]
FG inaugurates planning committee for national industrial summit
The federal government is set to position Nigeria as a leading hub of industrial excellence in Africa, with the inauguration of the planning committee for the forthcoming National Industrial Manpower Summit. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Enoh, said during the inauguration that the move became necessary to ensure that Nigeria’s industrial rise […]
Policy, structural reforms key to revitalising manufacturing sector — MAN
•As sector’s growth decelerates 13% in 10 years By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has emphasised the need for policy and structural reforms to revitalize the ailing manufacturing sector in the country, even as it laments the dip in the growth of the sector from 14.7 percent in 2014 to 1.38 percent in […]
