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ACCI Encourages Strategic Partnerships with Yobe for Economic Growth

Abuja: The Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on investors, entrepreneurs, and business communities to collaborate with the Yobe State Government to enhance the state’s economic landscape. Mr. Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of ACCI, made this appeal during Yobe’s Special Day at the 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) held in Abuja. According […]

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Dangote Group Reaffirms Commitment to Investment in Education and Healthcare

Abuja: The Dangote Industry Ltd. has pledged its commitment to investing in education through scholarship schemes, healthcare, and other sectors to boost socio-economic activities in Nigeria. Alhaji Hashem Ahmed, General Manager and Federal Government Liaison Officer of the company, made this known at the Dangote Special Day, during the ongoing 20th Abuja International Trade Fair […]

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Poor Drainage Systems Worsening Urban Flooding – Expert

Abuja: A petroleum engineer and environmentalist, Mr. Charles Deigh, has attributed the recurring cases of urban flooding in Nigeria to poor design, construction, and maintenance of drainage systems across major cities. Deigh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that inadequate and blocked drainage channels had continued to worsen flooding, especially during the rainy season. […]

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Don Invents Inverter, Tech-Hub to Boost Research Commercialisation

Ibadan: Dr Adam Muritala, a don at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, has announced the invention of the Afri-inverter and the establishment of the African Pro-Humanity Technology Hub (APHTH) to enhance research commercialisation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Muritala, an Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at OAU, […]

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Nigeria’s Rig Count Surges to 69 as Upstream Sector Gathers Momentum: NUPRC

Abuja: The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a remarkable increase in the country’s rig count, soaring from just eight in 2021 to 69. This development marks a significant boost in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector, reflecting renewed investor confidence and sectoral growth. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Eniola Akinkuotu, Head of Media […]