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• Afreximbank counsels SMEs on innovative financial solutions

  21-02-2018 21:39
  By Destiny Eseaga
  Entrepreneurs have been advised to consider innovative financial solutions like factoring and credit insurance to grow their business and enhance regional integration.
  The advice was given at a one-day workshop on factoring organized by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with Factors Chain International (FCI) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), as part of the bank’s annual Structured Trade Finance Seminar to support SMEs in Afr
  
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• I came to work for Nigerians, not to look for money - Tinubu

  20-09-2024 22:57 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu restated his administration's focus on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in infrastructure, energy security, and long-term economic stability.President Bola Tinubu has said his main intention in office is to serve Nigerians diligently and not to take advantage of his office for personal gain.The President made this known during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President Ken Nnamani, at the Aso R
  
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• Lagos deploys additional motorcycles to combat ‘one chance’ robbery

  20-09-2024 22:25 via pulse.ng
  
  The task force boss urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities to the agency, through the designated phone number: 08089705008 or its social media handles.The Lagos State Task Force says additional patrol motorcycles have been deployed to tackle the menace of “one chance” operators and traffic-related crimes in the state.The Chairman of the task force, CSP Adetayo Akerele, made this known in a statement signed by the agency’s spokesperson, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem,
  
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• Troops neutralise 159 terrorists, rescue 188 kidnap victims in 1 week

  20-09-2024 22:20 via pulse.ng
  
  He said the air component of Operation Hadin Kai conducted air interdiction on suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorist enclave in Southern Tumbun of Borno State.The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday, said that troops eliminated 159 terrorists, and apprehended 174 others in the last week.The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in an update on the operations of the armed forces in Abuja.Buba said the troops also rescued 188 kidnapped hostages and apprehended 45 pe
  
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• Edo govt raises alarm over political thugs attempt to overrun INEC offices

  20-09-2024 22:14 via pulse.ng
  
  According to Nehikhare, the political thugs also attempted to seize control of INEC offices in Etsako West, and Esan West.Edo Government on Friday expressed concerns over an alleged attempt by political thugs to overrun INEC offices in some local government areas across the state.The government also commended the military for successfully halting the activities of the suspected thugs on the INEC office in Oredo Local Government, located in the state capital.Chris Nehikhare, the Edo Commissioner
  
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• Police detain notorious gunrunner, recover 20 fabricated AK-47 in Kaduna

  20-09-2024 22:06 via pulse.ng
  
  The PPRO revealed that the suspect had transported similar fabricated rifles at least three times.The Police Command in Kaduna State said its operatives have detained a notorious gunrunner and recovered 20 fabricated AK-47 rifles.This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan on Friday in Kaduna.Hassan said: “On Sept. 19, at about 1600 hours, officers from Buruku Division in Chikun Local Government, while conducting a routine patrol at Buruku
  
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• Nigeria signs agreement with Russian firm to complete Ajaokuta steel company

  20-09-2024 21:33 via pulse.ng
  
  NAN reports that a TPE team visited the Ajaokuta Steel Plant and NIOMCO in August for a preliminary inspection, which led to the invitation to Moscow for the signing of the MoU.The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian firm, Tyazhpromexport (TPE), the original builders of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant, and members of its consortium in Moscow.The move is part of President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to resuscitate the steel company an
  
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• Stella Obasanjo 270-bed hospital will be inaugurated in October - Obaseki

  20-09-2024 21:23 via pulse.ng
  
  Obaseki emphasised that only a few items remained to be fixed, adding that the hospital could start operations if necessary.Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Friday, announced that the Stella Obasanjo 270-bed Hospital would be inaugurated in October.Obaseki disclosed this during a media tour of the hospital facilities in Benin.He was represented by Dr Stanley Ehiahinmwian, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health.The governor revealed that the hospital was 90 per cent completed and equippe
  
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• Court dismisses suit seeking to replace 27 pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers

  20-09-2024 21:08 via pulse.ng
  
  Delivering the judgment, Justice Lifu held that the case was a gross abuse of the court process.A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed a suit seeking an order declaring the seats of the 27 members of the Rivers House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, vacant.Justice Peter Lifu, in a judgment, held that the suit instituted by the Action People’s Party (APP) was statute-barred, having not been filed within 14 days allowed by law.
  
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• Court adjourns perjury case against APC's Okpebholo indefinitely

  20-09-2024 21:02 via pulse.ng
  
  NAN reports that the magistrate had, on September 12, summoned Okpebholo for allegedly making a false statement on his date of birth.A Magistrates’ Court in Abuja on Friday, adjourned hearing in the case filed against Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s governorship candidate in the Saturday election in Edo, indefinitely.Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar's adjournment followed an order of Justice O.C. Agbaza of the FCT High Court granting leave for Okpebholo to
  
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• Heavy presence of security personnel worries Edo residents ahead election

  20-09-2024 20:52 via pulse.ng
  
  NA N also reports that two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, four Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 10 Commissioners of Police were also deployed for the election.Some residents of Benin City, Edo, have expressed worry over the heavy presence of security personnel particularly in the state capital, ahead of the Saturday governorship election.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who went round town on Friday to feel the pulse among Benin residents reports that most residents
  
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• My mission in 2027 is to rescue Nigeria - Kwankwaso

  20-09-2024 19:56 via pulse.ng
  
  Kwankwaso said the NNPP is currently strengthening its state chapters to give the ruling APC a good fight in the 2027 general elections.The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reiterated his commitment to help reposition the Nigerian economy for better performance, declaring that he's focused on that task ahead of the next election.Kwankwaso, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and NNPP presidential flag-bearer in 2023, made this known w
  
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• LP reacts as letter of Akpata endorsing Ighodalo surfaces on election eve

  20-09-2024 19:28 via pulse.ng
  
  The Labour Party refuted the claim that Akpata had stepped down from the Edo governorship election race and endorsed Ighodalo's PDP.The Labour Party has reacted to the reports that its governorship candidate, Barrister Olumide Akpata, has withdrawn from the race to support his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Asue Ighodalo.The electorate in the South-South State will go to the polls on Saturday, September 21, 2024, to elect a successor to the outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki.The elec
  
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• Mercy Johnson's husband escapes assassination attempt on eve of Edo poll

  20-09-2024 18:57 via pulse.ng
  
  The lawmaker escaped death thanks to the intervention of his security personnel who engaged the armed thugs.Prince Odianosen Okojie, the husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has escaped an assassination attempt at his residence by armed men suspected to be political thugs.This was disclosed by Okojie's media aide, Michael Ihaza, in a statement on Friday, September 20, 2024.According to Ihaza, the politician was attacked at his home by gunmen who disguised as police officers in a Lexus GX
  
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• IGP Egbetokun orders restriction of movement ahead of Edo guber election

  20-09-2024 15:38 via pulse.ng
  
  The police urged residents to report any suspicious activities via designated control room numbers and warned against prank calls.The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced the enforcement of a movement restriction in Edo State ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024.This measure ensures a peaceful, transparent, and credible election process.In a statement released by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, September
  
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• Tension rises as Mpox outbreak surges, remains uncontrolled in Africa

  20-09-2024 14:05 via pulse.ng
  
  Within one week, 2,912 new cases were documented compared to the previous week, with Morocco reporting its first case, confirming the spread of the disease in all four regions of the continent.The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns that the Mpox outbreak in Africa remained uncontrolled, with rising cases reported in several countries.Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, disclosed this during a weekly briefing on the outbreak. The News Ag
  
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• Sen Kwankwaso sponsors medical treatment for malnourished 13-year-old

  20-09-2024 13:50 via pulse.ng
  
  His video trended on social media, showing how he was seriously suffering from malnutrition and seeking assistance.Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has sponsored the medical treatment of 13-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim, who suffers from severe acute malnutrition.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the boy is a resident of Yammawa quarters, an area in Katsina metropolis. His video trended on social media, showing how he was seriously suffering from malnutrition and seeking a
  
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• PDP gov faces backlash from Shinkafi over terrorism claims against Matawalle

  20-09-2024 13:48 via pulse.ng
  
  Shinkafi praised Matawalle's efforts in the fight against banditry, crediting him for military successes in neutralising notorious bandits in the North West. Former governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Dr Sani Shinkafi, has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to cease making false allegations against the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle. Shinkafi labelled Lawal's accusations as politically motivated, stating that they were designed to tarnish Matawalle's impeccable reputation.Shi
  
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• Imam hikes daily food support for Borno flood victims from 6,000 to 10,000

  20-09-2024 13:40 via pulse.ng
  
  He commended his family members and volunteers for the daily cooking and distributing food to flood victims in various camps.The Mutawalle of Borno, Alhaji Kashim Imam, says he engages in feeding 10,000 victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster daily based on the victims’ critical requirement for now.Imam in an interview while monitoring the feeding programme, said, he would sustain the feeding, which he scaled it up from 6,000 to 10,000 for the victims in camps to complement the government&
  
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• Livestock committee proposes open grazing to address farmer-herder crisis

  20-09-2024 13:07 via pulse.ng
  
  The President has given his committee full support and encouragement to drive the process of the implementation of the recommendations of the committee with the new ministry driving the process.The Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms proposed that a combination of ranching and open grazing could be the most viable solution to the farmer-herder crisis in Nigeria.The Chairman of the committee, Prof. Attahiru Jega, made this known on Thursday after the 23-member committee
  
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• Tinubu sends crucial message ahead of Edo guber poll

  20-09-2024 12:15 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu also expressed confidence in the integrity and professionalism of security agencies and INEC officials. In anticipation of the September 21 Edo State governorship elections, President Bola Tinubu has called for a peaceful and respectful electoral process. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu urged all stakeholders—including candidates, political parties, and supporters—to honour the democratic process and the will of the electorate."Democracy thrives on
  
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• Obasaki maintains 'do or die' comment ahead of Edo election

  20-09-2024 10:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Obaseki's comments have drawn criticism from opposition figures, who suggest he is merely attempting to deflect attention from his party's potential loss in the election. Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has sparked controversy by asserting that the upcoming election is a "do or die" affair, insisting that the stakes are extraordinarily high. In a recent interview, Obaseki explained, "It's a do or die because if they do, we die. If they do, we die," highlighting his concerns over what he descri
  
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• BREAKING: Accord Party’s Iyere withdraws from Edo governorship race

  20-09-2024 10:17 via pulse.ng
  
  With his focus now on creating over six million youth and women entrepreneurs, Iyere urged Edo voters to choose wisely, shun violence, and vote their conscience. Comrade Kennedy Iyere, the Accord Party candidate for the Edo State governorship election, has officially withdrawn from the race, citing a higher calling to serve Nigeria nationally. The humanitarian activist, known for his work addressing food insecurity, announced his decision just 24 hours before the election.Iyere's withdrawal come
  
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• Borno suffers ₦27bn economic blow from 9-day flood disaster

  20-09-2024 09:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The flood continues challenging Borno's recovery efforts as the state awaits further support.Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, has been severely impacted by a nine-day flood that caused an estimated loss of ₦27 billion. The flood submerged over 70% of the city, disrupting the daily bustling trade that generates over ₦3 billion.The president of the Borno Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (BOCCIMA), Alhaji Ahmed Ashemi, highlighted Maiduguri's strategic impor
  
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• 'Nigeria won’t move forward, without restructuring' - Obaseki

  20-09-2024 09:10 via pulse.ng
  
  Obaseki reiterated his stance that the country's leaders have been relying on outdated solutions to address contemporary economic challenges.Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has issued a stark warning about Nigeria's economic future, asserting that the country cannot progress without significant structural changes. In a recent interview, Obaseki criticised the federal government's economic approach, stating that it is 'stuck in the past' and lacks the necessary courage to implement vital ref
  
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• Meet the frontrunners in the Edo State governorship race

  20-09-2024 08:49 via pulse.ng
  
  With each candidate bringing distinct strengths and challenges, the race remains wide open as Edo’s electorate weighs their options ahead of a crucial vote.The race for Edo State's governorship seat has gained momentum as three high-profile candidates from the state's major political parties gear up for a competitive election.These candidates, who represent the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP), bring different backgrounds, visions, and
  
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• Edo people don't need Wike to tell them whom to vote for - Obaseki

  20-09-2024 06:10 via pulse.ng
  
  Obaseki said Edo people don't need an outsider to help them make decisions in the upcoming governorship election.Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has played down the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on who the people of the state will vote for in the governorship election slated for Saturday.Wike was not only influential in Obaseki's defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2020, but he also led a
  
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• Ododo helped Yahaya Bello escape EFCC arrest at governor's lodge - Sources

  20-09-2024 06:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Sources within the EFCC said operatives could not take further action against Ododo due to the immunity he's enjoying as a serving governor.Some details have emerged on how the embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, evaded arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the State Governor's Lodge on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.Bello slipped away from the grasp of the anti-graft agency again after a similar attempt to arrest him in April was thwarted by his
  
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• Police warn unaccredited individuals against monitoring Edo election

  19-09-2024 23:35 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that the police had perfected a top synergy with the Army, Air Force, DSS, Navy and other sister agencies to ensure a violent free election.The Police have warned individuals without assigned legitimate duties to steer clear of the Edo governorship election monitoring process.Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, in charge of security for the election, Frank Mba, gave the warning at a news conference, on Thursday in Benin.Mba said that the individuals included those claiming to be me
  
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• Railway corporation generates ₦1.69bn from passengers in Q2 2024

  19-09-2024 23:28 via pulse.ng
  
  The report also showed that the number of rail transport passengers in Q2 2024 increased to 689,263.The Nigerian Railway Corporation generated ₦1.69 billion as revenue from passengers in Q2 of 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.This is contained in the NBS Rail Transportation Data for Q2 2024 released in Abuja on Thursday.The report showed that the figure increased by 53.14 per cent compared to the ₦1.10 billion generated in Q2 of 2023.It showed that ₦537.36
  
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