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Saudi Arabia, Egypt enter $10b mega city deal

March 6, 2018 Admin

Saudi Arabia has agreed on a $10 billiom investment with Egypt for a futuristic mega city project. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt on Monday to discuss issues focusing on economic cooperation. Prince Mohammed accompanied Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to review construction projects near the Suez Canal before boarding a boat with the president to tour the waterway. A Saudi government source said the two countries had agreed to set up a joint $10 billion fund to develop areas of Egypt linked to the NEOM project. The…

Kebbi can produce 50% rice needs of Nigerians – Commissioner

March 6, 2018 Admin

Kebbi State has assured the nation it has the capacity to deliver 50 per cent of the rice needs of Nigerians with the continuous support of Federal Government’s Anchor Borrowers Programme. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Garba Dandiga, conducting a team of journalists on inspection of 50 kilometre by 20 kilometre FADAMA rice plantation in Suru on Monday. The Minister of Information and Culture , Alhaji Lai Mohammed, had on Sunday led the newsmen to Kebbi to assess the progress of rice revolution championed by the federal government in…

Why Math Matter And Why Those Who Teach It Matter Even More-Prof Akpodiete August 17, 2025
By Prof. Alex O. Akpodiete Alex@Atawa.AI In 1983, as a 15-year-old Nigerian immigrant beginning university in the United States, I faced a puzzling dilemma: what to study. Back in Nigeria, students chose a career track by their third year in secondary school—either sciences or arts. Since my father was a judge-turned-lawyer, law seemed a […]
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Sen Dafinone Describes Igbuya As A Patriotic Niger Delta Developer On His Birthday August 17, 2025
Senator Dafinone has described former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and the Commissioner representing Delta State at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Rt Hon Monday Igbuya as a patriotic Niger Delta and agent of development in the region. He made this known in a statement personally signed to […]
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Bayelsa Govt Reiterates The Completing Of Ongoing Projects Before Expiration Of Tenure- Obiyai August 17, 2025
By Idibhar Julius/Yenegoa ..As Government rakes in over N165.87 billions revenue in 3 months The Bayelsa State Government has assured of its commitment to the completion of ongoing projects embarked by the Prosperity Administration before the end of its tenure. This was disclosed by the state commissioner […]
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Christ Apostolic Church Writes Fatoyinbo Over Viral Derogatory Statement Against Ayo Babalola August 17, 2025
Dear Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Greetings to you in the Name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Ordinarily, we do not respond to social media commentaries or controversies. However, we consider it necessary to address your recent statements, which have been widely circulated on your social media platforms, for the following three reasons: […]
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INC Drums Support For PINL As Women Applaud Inclusion August 17, 2025
By Idibhar Julius/Yenagoa, The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has called on host communities and stakeholders in the Niger Delta to give full support to Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the surveillance firm securing the Eastern Corridor, including the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). Speaking at PINL stakeholders meeting in Bayelsa State, INC President, Prof. […]
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Sen Dafinone Sues For Unity Among Urhobo To Avoid Political Displacement August 17, 2025
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, has warned that the Urhobo Nation risks being sidelined in both Delta and Nigeria’s political equations unless it urgently unites and moves forward with a common purpose. Speaking at the 2nd Edition of the UPU Ighelle World Conference held at the Urhobo Cultural Centre, Uvwiamuge-Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA, […]
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Senator Dafinone Saluted Delta APC Chairman, Omeni Sobotie, On Birth Anniversary August 16, 2025
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone has saluted the Delta State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Elder Omeni Sobotie, on his birthday anniversary. The senator, in his birthday wishes described the political sagacity and courage of Sobotie as a man that has continued to inspire the APC family. He […]
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Urhobo Cyber Security Expert, Olorogun Akpodiete Completes’ ISTQB Certified AI’ Course August 16, 2025
Olorogun (Prof) Alex Akpodiete, an Urhobo born Cyber Security Expert and Forensic Guru, recently completed a 4-day International Software Testing Qualifications Board, (ISTQB) In marking the completion of the test he said, “I am thrilled to announce the successful delivery of the 4-day ISTQB Certified AI Tester course, held virtually from August 11–14, 2025. “We […]
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Sen Dafinone Reaffirms His Commitment To Human Capital Development August 16, 2025
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has reaffirmed his commitment to human capital development and accessibility for constituents as his focal point going forward. Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sapele Chapter, at his residence in Sapele, the Delta Central lawmaker said his […]
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Delta Court Sacks Coronated Isoko Community Monarch August 15, 2025
A High Court sitting at Otu-Jeremi in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, presided by Hon Justice T.O Uloho, has sacked the recently traditional ruler of Iyede kingdom in Isoko North Local Government Area, for allegedly disobeying court restraining injunction. The court had in a suit no:HCZ/27/2020, sealed the palace of […]
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