Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 30th January 2020
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FG To Formulate Another 10-Year National Development Plan After ERGP
Federal Government has revealed that it would soon formulate another 10-year National Development Plan, intended to succeed the Economic and Recovery Grow Plan (ERGP) of the present administration. Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja while receiving Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenitpotentiary to Nigeria, Yutaka Kikuta
Coronavirus: Oil Prices Pick As OPEC Hints On Extending Cut
Oil prices rose for a second day yesterday, standing on firmer ground after a five-day fall on talk that Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) could extend oil cuts if China’s Coronavirus hurts demand, while data showing a decline in U.S. stockpiles helped steady prices. Brent crude rose 33 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to
Investment In Infrastructure Key To Nigeria’s Economic Diversification – Gov Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has stated that investment in infrastructure, including roads, electricity, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and gas is imperative for the country to attain economic diversification. Obaseki, who spoke at the South- South enlightenment engagement forum themed “Maximising non-Oil Export Potentials in the South-South Region for Economic Growth,” said his
Dangote Farms Commissions N2.8bn Tomato Nursery
In a bid to make Nigeria self-sufficient in tomato production, Dangote Tomatoes Processing Limited, owned by Sani Dangote, yesterday unveiled a N2.8 billion greenhouse nursery in Kano to supply the best quality tomato seedlings to Nigerian farmers. Sani Dangote , while speaking on the project in Lagos, said the nursery is designed to use the
FG Completes 23 Water Projects, Nine Dams
ABUJA – Federal Government said it has completed 23 water supply projects and nine dams since the inception of the present administration. Engr. Suleiman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources, disclosed this at the just concluded four-day top management retreat organised by the Ministry in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Adamu explained that on assumption of office
Fidelity Bank Lifts ‘World’s Greatest Maths Teacher’, Offers Him Employment
Fidelity Bank Plc has brought succor to physically challenged Chemical Engineering graduate, Mr. Micheal Sowunmi who is fondly referred to as “the world’s greatest teacher” on account of his love for teaching. Mr. Sowunmi has been offered employment by top lender Fidelity Bank as a facilitator at the bank’s training academy known as CREST Academy.
UBA Launches ‘UBA Bumper Account’, Rewards 100 Customers
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched the ‘UBA Bumper Account’, a hybrid account, targeted at transforming the lives of its customers. The new account is in line with the bank’s mission of creating superior value for its stakeholders while encouraging saving cultures among Nigerians. The account, carefully crafted to improve the lives of
Djokovic Set Up Federer Showdown At Aussie Open
Novak Djokovic continued his serene progress at the Australian Open overcoming Milos Raonic 6-4 6-3 7-6(1) to set up a semi-final showdown against Roger Federer today. The Serbian, chasing a 17th Grand Slam crown, will face Federer – who survived seven match points against Tennys Sandgren before prevailing 6-3 2-6 2-6 7-6(8) 6-3 – for
NOC Inaugurates Four Commissions
Four Commissions were Wednesday inaugurated by the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Gumel at the media centre situated inside the National Stadium Complex, Lagos as we count days to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The four inaugurated commissions, Technical & Development, Marketing and Sponsorship, Athletes and Olympic Education & Culture increased to
Rodgers Unhappy With Iheanacho
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers believes Kelechi Iheanacho should have won his side a penalty in their 2-1 League Cup defeat to Aston Villa on Tuesday night. Villa’s Tyrone Mings challenged the Super Eagles star in the box in the opening 10 minutes of the game but the striker managed to stay on his feet
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