Cyril Ramaphosa urges Japan to ease tariffs as SA seeks alternatives to US market
SA is seeking eased export duties on its goods to Japan, with President Cyril Ramaphosa saying fairer market access is critical as African countries face greater trade barriers from the US. Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference for African Development…
Your contributions needed at home, Tinubu tells Nigerians abroad
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country. President Tinubu made the call on Thursday at Kahala Hotel and…
Nigerians get hometown in Japan
The government of Japan on Thursday named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce…
Otti’s Industrial Policy and the Strategic Revival of Star Paper Mill
Governor Alex Otti’s industrial policy is a bold vision to transform Abia State through industrialization and infrastructure investmentdesigned to drive economic growth, revive entrepreneurship, and create sustainable jobs for the people. His approach rests on the conviction that true development…
Uganda strikes deal with US to accept deported migrants without criminal records
Uganda has reached an agreement with the United States to accept deported migrants, provided they have no criminal records and are not unaccompanied minors, officials confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the “two parties…
Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface headed to AC Milan on loan with €30m purchase option
Kicker reports that Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan have reached a quick agreement on a loan deal for Victor Boniface. The Nigerian striker will depart his current Bundesliga club shortly after having been given the green light to leave. Boniface…
LEGACY OF KINDNESS: “Judge Frank Caprio, the ‘World’s Nicest Judge’, Dies at 88”
“Beloved Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion and kindness, has passed away at 88 after a courageous battle with cancer. Known as the “nicest judge in the world,” Caprio’s legacy of empathy and understanding inspired millions. Through…
Aba Power announces weeklong electricity disruption
Aba Power announces weeklong electricity disruption One of Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies, Aba Power, has announced week-long electricity disruptions across its franchise in Abia State. The electricity disruptions are expected to take place between the 21st and 28th of…
Japan hosts Tinubu, other African leaders at TICAD conference
Japan hosted African leaders on Wednesday for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change. Attendees at the Tokyo International…
Gov. Soludo’s wife reaches out to assaulted corps member
Wife of Anambra governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, on Wednesday, contacted Ms. Jennifer Elohor, the corps member assaulted by state vigilance operatives, to sympathise with her. Soludo told newsmen in Awka that she had invited Elohor to the Government House for…