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Manufacturers Blame High Interest Rates for N746bn Export Slump   The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)  has decried the high interest rates by banks as manufacturing exports crashed from the last peak of N1.04tn in the third quarter of 2024 to N294.43bn in Q1 2025, representing a N746.38bn plunge…Read More

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The Nigerian government has delivered two million doses of polio vaccines to Kebbi State as part of a nationwide immunisation campaign targeting children under the age of five. The vaccine supply, facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Health through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, is part of efforts to halt the circulation of polio variants and strengthen immunity among vulnerable children. Yusuf Umar Sauwa, spokesperson for the Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, confirmed the development, describing the vaccines as potent booster doses capable of interrupting transmission. “These vaccines will strengthen immunity among children and ensure the…

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The Federal Government, on Saturday, conducted examinations for students who are interested in its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into Federal Technical Colleges nationwide. About 30, 000 students sat for the examination conducted by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) nationwide. Through the TVET initiative, students in technical colleges would be equipped with industry-relevant skills while reshaping the country’s approach to human capital development. Successful students would enjoy free tuition, accommodation, and feeding for students in Federal and State Technical Colleges as part of the TVET programme. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr.…

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Oro Community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has urged the state government to beef up security in the area and its environs to checkmate the spate of kidnapping and banditry in the area. The call was contained in a statement released on Friday, by the National President of Oro Community Association, Prof Bababode James Bojuwoye, through the National Publicity Secretary, Adebayo Olodan. The statement reads in part, “We, the concerned citizens and residents of Oro are compelled to bring to the attention of the Kwara State Government and security agents, the alarming rate of kidnappings that have…

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Rwandan Premier League champions, APR FC have announced the departure of Nigerian forward Victor Mbaoma from the club. Mbaoma is leaving the Kigali club following the expiration of his contract. The 26-year-old won the domestic double with APR last season. The former Enyimba striker was joint-top scorer in the league with 15 goals in the 2023/24 season. Mbaoma also scored twice in four appearances for the club in the CAF Champions League. He also played a key role as the Lions successfully defended their title last season. Read More

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