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Qatar to Invest $5bn in Nigeria, Says Foreign Minister Onyeama
The oil-rich state of Qatar is to invest $5 billion in the Nigerian economy, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Godfrey Onyeama, has said. Onyeama, at a farewell dinner on Sunday
Cement Cheaper in Nigeria than Ghana and Zambia, Dangote Group Insists
The Group Executive Director, Dangote Group, Mr Edwin Devakumar, on Monday defended its pricing policy for cement and dismissed allegations of extortionate costing, especially by its competitors. Devakumar, while fielding
Japan Olympic Adviser Urges Covid Vaccine Option for Athletes
A health adviser to Japan’s Olympic committee said on Tuesday athletes should have the option of getting COVID-19 vaccines, days after public outcry led the government to deny it was
Vaccine Nationalism, Export Restrictions Hampering Africa’s Vaccination Efforts, WTO Boss Says
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Monday deplored increasing Covid-19 vaccine nationalism and restrictions placed on exports by producing countries, which she described as
‘I Miss My Brother’, George Floyd’s Younger Sibling Tells Court
George Floyd’s younger sibling has testified “I miss my brother” as prosecutors prepare to rest their case against the ex-officer accused of murdering him. After the state of Minnesota spent
Muslims Open Ramadan with Social Distanced Prayers, Vaccines
Muslims began marking Ramadan with communal prayers Tuesday in a socially distanced contrast to the empty mosques of a year ago when Islam’s holiest month coincided with the start of
Voters, Not Court, Should Choose Leaders, Nigeria’s Ex-President Jonathan Says
Former President Goodluck Jonathan Monday canvassed the overhaul of the electoral process to make the electorate the ultimate decision-makers in an election, saying winners should be decided through the ballot
NSF: Two states yet to win any medal at Nigeria’s sports festival
Delta State is currently leading the medal’s table at the NSF. The post NSF: Two states yet to win any medal at Nigeria’s sports festival appeared first on Premium Times
Deputy governor leads Edo to victory in NSF male football final
In the match, Edo bounced back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Lagos team 3-2. The post Deputy governor leads Edo to victory in NSF male football final appeared
National Sports Festival: 10-year-old seeks to add to three gymnastic medals
The young girl is on course for a fourth medal at the National Sports Festival. The post National Sports Festival: 10-year-old seeks to add to three gymnastic medals appeared first
