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Delta clarifies delay of N1bn MSME loan, explains process
The Delta Government has assured that the N1bn soft loan it approved for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the state would be ready soon. The Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, disclosed this while clarifying certain issues to newsmen on Monday in Asaba. Ifeajika recalled
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The Delta Government has assured that the N1bn soft loan it approved for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the state would be ready soon. The Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, disclosed this while clarifying certain issues to newsmen on Monday in Asaba. Ifeajika recalled
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Oba of Benin replaces suspended dukes, appoints new palace head
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as the Okao Eguae (Palace District Head) for Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Edo State, replacing the suspended Enigie (Dukes) of the two areas. Iyase’s appointment comes after the suspension of Prince Owen Jackson Akenzua (Ologbo) and Chief D. E. Igiehon (Ehor), along with
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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as the Okao Eguae (Palace District Head) for Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Edo State, replacing the suspended Enigie (Dukes) of the two areas. Iyase’s appointment comes after the suspension of Prince Owen Jackson Akenzua (Ologbo) and Chief D. E. Igiehon (Ehor), along with
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Tinubu congratulates Jim Ovia on Freedom of City of London’s honour
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. Tinubu described the honour as a fitting recognition of Ovia’s exceptional contributions to business, innovation, and technology. He also highlighted Ovia’s significant role in shaping Nigeria’s financial landscape
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. Tinubu described the honour as a fitting recognition of Ovia’s exceptional contributions to business, innovation, and technology. He also highlighted Ovia’s significant role in shaping Nigeria’s financial landscape
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Trump’s tariff plans spark fears of global trade war
World economies shuddered on Monday ahead of US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day,” when he is set to unleash tariffs against multiple countries, risking global turmoil to address what he says are unfair trade imbalances. Trump — who has been making unprecedented use of presidential powers since taking office in January — is set to
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World economies shuddered on Monday ahead of US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day,” when he is set to unleash tariffs against multiple countries, risking global turmoil to address what he says are unfair trade imbalances. Trump — who has been making unprecedented use of presidential powers since taking office in January — is set to
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Cross River APC endorses Otu, deputy for 2027 election
The Cross River State All Progressives Congress have unanimously endorsed the state governor, Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 gubernatorial election. This was made known on Monday during a press briefing with journalists at the party’s secretariat in Calabar. The State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, emphasised the
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The Cross River State All Progressives Congress have unanimously endorsed the state governor, Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 gubernatorial election. This was made known on Monday during a press briefing with journalists at the party’s secretariat in Calabar. The State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, emphasised the
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Rainstorm ruins 200 houses, schools, others in Kwara
No fewer than 200 houses and public schools, as well as electric cables, were damaged on Sunday by a windstorm that wreaked havoc in Ilorin and Ogele/Eyenkorin in the Asa Local government area of Kwara State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the devastating rainstorm that accompanied the rain on Sunday evening disrupted Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Ogele-Eyenkorin
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No fewer than 200 houses and public schools, as well as electric cables, were damaged on Sunday by a windstorm that wreaked havoc in Ilorin and Ogele/Eyenkorin in the Asa Local government area of Kwara State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the devastating rainstorm that accompanied the rain on Sunday evening disrupted Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Ogele-Eyenkorin
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Otti mourns as one dies, eight injured in Abia JTF crash
The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps, Abia State Command, on Monday, confirmed the death of one personnel in a lone road traffic crash that occurred on Sunday involving a vehicle of the state Joint Task Force, “Operation Crush” at Isieke, along Umuahia-Bende road. This was as Otti mourned the dead personnel, announcing that the
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The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps, Abia State Command, on Monday, confirmed the death of one personnel in a lone road traffic crash that occurred on Sunday involving a vehicle of the state Joint Task Force, “Operation Crush” at Isieke, along Umuahia-Bende road. This was as Otti mourned the dead personnel, announcing that the
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FG to establish cultural villages nationwide
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Renewed Hope Cultural Villages across the country to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage, boost tourism and drive economic growth. Abiola Abdulkareem, Special Assistant to the Minister of Art, Culture, and Tourism, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this while addressing journalists on Monday, in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to him, the
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The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Renewed Hope Cultural Villages across the country to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage, boost tourism and drive economic growth. Abiola Abdulkareem, Special Assistant to the Minister of Art, Culture, and Tourism, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this while addressing journalists on Monday, in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to him, the
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Myanmar to mark minute of silence as quake toll passes 2,000
Myanmar will mark a minute of silence Tuesday in tribute to victims of the country’s devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people, as hopes dim of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings. National flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 “in sympathy for the loss of life and damages”
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Myanmar will mark a minute of silence Tuesday in tribute to victims of the country’s devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people, as hopes dim of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings. National flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 “in sympathy for the loss of life and damages”
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Makinde, Ladoja inspect Ibadan circular road project
The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, conducted a former governor of the state and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja round the Ibadan Circular Road Project, named after him. The duo inspected the 32.2 kilometres East Wing of the project, which infrastructure component is nearing completion. The East Wing End connects Lagos-Ibadan
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The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, conducted a former governor of the state and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja round the Ibadan Circular Road Project, named after him. The duo inspected the 32.2 kilometres East Wing of the project, which infrastructure component is nearing completion. The East Wing End connects Lagos-Ibadan
