Border Closure Has Revived Coconut Farming – NACOPPMAN
Coconut has received renewed attention as the federal government closed its borders to most of the illegal products coming into the country, which were threatening […]
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At U.S. Democratic debate, Warren’s rise sparks fears about her agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The barrage of questions fired at Elizabeth Warren at Tuesday’s debate in Ohio underscored her new front-runner status in the Democratic presidential […]
2019/20 NPFL to kick-off Nov. 3
THE League Management Company (LMC) has announced November 3, 2019 as the kick-off date of the 2019/20 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with match slated […]
In Yobe, Troops impound, burn contraband smoked fish
The Troops of 156 Battalion Sector 2, Operation Lafiya Dole of the Nigerian Army, have intercepted smoked fish from smugglers at Bukarti town in Yunusari […]
Barneys nears bankruptcy deal with Authentic Brands, Saks owner: sources
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. luxury department-store chain Barneys New York Inc is nearing a roughly $270 million deal with brand developer Authentic Brands Group […]
Clashes erupt in Barcelona as Catalans keep up pressure for split from Spain
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Barcelona and some clashed with police on Tuesday in a second day of protests […]
PenCom’s priority is to pay retirees their benefits
By Moses Emorinken, Abuja The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reiterated that its priority is the payment of retirement benefits as and when due, and […]
How Amazon.com moved into the business of U.S. elections
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc’s (AMZN.O) cloud computing arm is making an aggressive push into one of the most sensitive technology sectors: U.S. elections. FILE […]
Over $665b Lost To Global Disasters – NEMA
The Director-General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja, spoke in Abuja during the celebration of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with the […]
California governor demands PG&E accountability for mismanaging power shutoffs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that utility Pacific Gas and Electric Co should be held accountable for mismanaging last […]
FG presents `certificate of discharge’ to Transcorp
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, presented Certificate of Discharge to […]
Kais Saied is new Tunisia’s President
Conservative political outsider Kais Saied has won Tunisia’s presidential election by a landslide taking 72.71 per cent of the votes, the North African country’s electoral […]
NLNG Spends $30bn On Infrastructure In Bonny – MD
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG) has invested over 30 billion US dollars (N10.8 trillion) to build gas facilities and other infrastructures in Bonny […]
90% Nigerians lack safe, efficient electricity – Schneider Electric
………2.3 billion in the world also without adequate electricity L-R: Albert Fuchet, Cluster President, Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric; Christophe Begat, Managing Director, Anglophone West Africa, […]
Keep a conservative Democrat governor or go Republican? Louisiana voters decide
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana (Reuters) – Louisiana voters were casting ballots on Saturday in the governor’s race, with U.S. President Donald Trump urging people to choose […]