Gunther added that the trade relations between Germany and Nigeria stood at about €3bn. She said, “I think agriculture is a very good area for cooperation, not only because we can help in the area of food security, which is important to Nigeria, but also in improvement of export of processed products. “Instead of selling more raw products, we will have more value creation within the country to create more jobs. “As part of our development cooperation, we have a programme in agriculture that also focuses on exactly that value chain, which supports small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector,” she said.

The United States has initiated the process for the withdrawal of its military forces from Niger Republic, following directives from the West African nation’s military leadership. The withdrawal process, slated to be completed by September 15, 2024, marks the end of an era of American military presence in the country. According to a press release […]

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CBN withdraws circular on cybersecurity levy

The Central Bank of Nigeria has retracted its directive asking banks and payment service providers to collect and remit the cybersecurity levy as outlined in the Cybercrime Prevention and Prohibition Amendment Act of 2024. The apex bank announced this in a revised circular dated May 17, 2024. The circular, signed by the Director of Payment […]

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Two killed, 7 kidnapped in Ebonyi communal clashes

Two persons were killed while seven others were abducted in an attack on Ikachi Village in Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, the police have confirmed The spokesperson for Ebonyi Police Command, DSP Joshua Ukandu, who confirmed the incident added that the assailants also destroyed property worth millions of […]

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EFCC arrests two for suspected illegal forex trading

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two suspected illegal forex traders, Surajo Umar and Muhammed Sadiq Lawal. EFCC, in a post on its official X handle on Friday, said they were arrested at Udi Street in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while selling dollars without appropriate […]

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EFCC arrest 17 fraudsters in Abuja

Seventeen,17 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested in Abuja. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, confirmed this on Thursday. The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Thursday, May 16, 2024, at City College, Karu, Abuja. Items recovered from them include a car, mobile phones, laptops and incriminating documents. The Commission […]

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Transfer: LaLiga club Getafe target Sadiq loan move

Getafe will look to sign Umar Sadiq from fellow LaLiga club, Real Sociedad, at the end of the season. Sadiq has endured another underwhelming season at Real Sociedad after a troubled campaign last term. The Nigeria international was sidelined for around seven months last season after undergoing surgery for a ligament injury. The big striker […]

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