Tag: Nigeria

Stop using sniper to preserve beans, Audu Ogbeh begs traders
November 11, 2018 No Responses

Stop using sniper to preserve beans, Audu Ogbeh begs traders

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, on Sunday expressed displeasure at the use of chemicals for food preservation and fruit ripening. Ogbeh said in an interview with journalists in Otukpo, Benue, that the act was detrimental...
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Arsenal no longer priority for Dangote
November 8, 2018 No Responses

Arsenal no longer priority for Dangote

Dangote Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said that he would turn his attention to buying another football club if Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke refuses to sell. Dangote does not think this is the right time to buy the Premier...
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‘God don butter my bread,’ Prince Charles Speaks Pidgin English in Lagos
November 7, 2018 No Responses

‘God don butter my bread,’ Prince Charles Speaks Pidgin English in Lagos

He’s better known for speaking the Queen’s English but the Prince of Wales on Wednesday turned to pidgin as he visited Nigeria’s commercial capital. “How you dey? (How are you?)” he asked assembled dignitaries, including former heads of state, presid...
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Greek seeks improved trade relations with Nigeria
November 6, 2018 No Responses

Greek seeks improved trade relations with Nigeria

The Greek Government on Tuesday expressed its interest in deepening economic and trade relations with Nigerian business community. Mr Nikos Yiamakis, the Chairman, Greek-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Technology (GNCCT), expressed the interest in Lagos at th...
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Konga Yakata: Shopping Extravaganza Goes Live Online, Offline in Nigeria
November 6, 2018 No Responses

Konga Yakata: Shopping Extravaganza Goes Live Online, Offline in Nigeria

For all it is associated with, November is perhaps most famous for hosting the annual celebration of global consumerism. Black Friday, as it is known in the United States where the term originated but more fittingly re-christened Yakata by Nigeria’s...
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Minimum Wage: Atiku Hails FG Decision to Pay N30,000
November 6, 2018 No Responses

Minimum Wage: Atiku Hails FG Decision to Pay N30,000

The Peoples Democratic  Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has commended the Federal Government for agreeing to pay N30,000 minimum wage negotiated with labour leaders in the country. Abubakar made the commendation in a statement by h...
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Abuja National Stadium to be shut down
November 6, 2018 No Responses

Abuja National Stadium to be shut down

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports will close down the Abuja National Stadium as from next week to ensure its proper cleaning and rehabilitation, an official said on Tuesday. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Olusade Adesola, told newsmen in Abuja...
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Supermodel Naomi Campbell Arrives Nigeria
November 6, 2018 No Responses

Supermodel Naomi Campbell Arrives Nigeria

Supermodel Naomi Campbell, 48, is currently in Nigeria. There are unconfirmed reports that she is in town for GTBank Fashion Weekend. The GTBank Fashion Weekend is a consumer focused fashion exhibition and capacity building event that aims to promote enterpris...
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Rwanda urges Nigeria to prioritise gender equality
November 6, 2018 No Responses

Rwanda urges Nigeria to prioritise gender equality

Dr Claudine Uwera, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Economic Planning, has advised Nigeria to prioritise gender equality and be more citizen focused in governance to ensure sustainable development. The Rwandan minister gave the advice when she received Nigeria...
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How Nigerian women rush for Ghanaian sealed “soup”
November 6, 2018 No Responses

How Nigerian women rush for Ghanaian sealed “soup”

Some Nigerian women on Tuesday at the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair were seen picking made in Ghana “soup” sealed and packaged in sachets. It was surprising to many at the fair that Nigerians, especially women, were rushing to pick...
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