THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended the decision of the court to affirm Tajudeen Baruwa as the authentic President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The position of the NLC was made known in a statement on Monday by its president, Joe Ajaero. His reaction came shortly after it reported …
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THE IMF is to provide $120 million to Uganda, marking a significant step in the country’s economic recovery efforts. This allocation comes following the fifth review of Uganda’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, part of a larger financial package that could potentially reach $1 billion from the multilateral lender. This …
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IN a bid to bolster its small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Kenya has launched a groundbreaking project worth $51.7 million funded by the World Bank. Rebecca Miano, the cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, made the announcement in Nairobi, detailing the Supporting Access to Finance and …
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THE Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 11, 2024 arraigned Azubuike Mamwu Obasi before Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State for currency racketeering. Obasi is facing trial on a four-count charge, bordering on illegal acquisition of bank …
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OPERATIVES of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, March 8, 2024 arrested four suspects for sending fake transaction credit alerts to their victims. They were arrested within Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State, following intelligence on their fraudulent acts. Preliminary investigations showed that the …
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THE Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Ugwu Alexander Chekwube, before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State. The defendant was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence …
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THE United Kingdom [UK] has started the implementation of the dependants’ ban on migrant caregivers and health workers. In a post on its X handle on Monday, the UK Home Office said the move was part of plans to cut migration. “From today, care workers entering the UK on Health …
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THE Adamawa State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of two individuals believed to be involved in kidnapping activities. The arrest, as reported on Monday, was made possible through a joint effort with local hunters. According to a statement released by the State Police Public Relations …
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INDIAN High Commission to Nigeria has honoured five Nigerian women for their sterling performance to the growth and development of Nigeria. Those honoured at a ceremony in Abuja at the weekend to mark this year’s International Women Day (IWD) included Aisha Rimi, CEO Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Prof Fatima …
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THE Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has encouraged Southeast importers and exporters to use Onne ports in Igweocha Rivers State. According to IPOB, the advantages for importers should not be ignored because of barriers created by the state in technical and operational areas. The spokesperson of IPOB, Emma Powerful, expressed …
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