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Ecobank, Qatar Airways reward exhibitors at major fair

Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with Qatar Airways to reward the outstanding exhibitors at the recently concluded ‘Oja Oge by Ecobank’ fair. According to a statement from the bank on Sunday, the top-performing vendors won flight tickets and cash at the event where the awards were presented to them. ‘Oja Oge’ Fair was a three-day fashion,...
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Reps Emphasize Preservation Of Wildlife Populations

The House of Representatives has marked World Environment Day with a major stride in environmental conservation, celebrating the passage of the Nigeria Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill. The legislation, which seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s legal framework for protecting endangered species, was highlighted by Hon. Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment,...
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Host Community Stakeholders Call For Amendment Of PIA

Stakeholders from oil and gas-producing host communities in Bayelsa State have called for amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), including an increase in the operational expenditure (OPEX) fund to at least 5 percent and the inclusion of 35 percent affirmative action for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs). They also recommended the removal of...
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NDA Announces Screening For Shortlisted Candidate

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), on Thursday, fixed the screening test of shortlisted applicants for June 14. The Academy Spokesman, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa made this known in a statement, in Kaduna. READ ALSO The statement read, “The Nigerian Defence Academy hereby notifies all applicants to the 77 Regular Course that the shortlist for the screening...
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EU Pledges Support To Boost Dairy Productivity

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local dairy farmers in Nigeria to boost milk production and reduce losses by addressing key challenges affecting the quality and quantity of dairy output. The EU identified several critical issues impacting dairy farming in Nigeria, including water scarcity, limited access to affordable vaccines and medicines,...
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Fintiri Mourns Death of Aminu

Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned elder statesman and academic, Professor Jibrin Aminu, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the nation. Professor Aminu, who died at the age of 85, was hailed by Governor Fintiri as “a towering figure in Nigeria’s intellectual and political landscape.”...
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Benue Police Orders Water-Tight Security

Amid heightened concerns over security in Benue State, the State Police Command has announced the implementation of water-tight security measures ahead of the Eid-El-Kabir celebration. The Command said it has deployed officers to all worship centres, Eid praying grounds, major highways, and identified flashpoints across the state to ensure the safety of lives and property...
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