Month: November 2022

SMEDAN rolls out matching fund programme for agro-based SMEs

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The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in partnership with Sterling Bank Plc, has started a matching fund programme for agro-based Nano, Micro and Small Enterprises (NMSEs). Prospective beneficiaries are expected to apply for financing within the range of N500,000 and N2.5 million. This is contained in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the Head of Corporate Affairs Division of the agency, Ibrahim Mohammed. The statement quoted the Director-General of SMEDAN, Olawale Fasanya, as saying the intervention is to deliver credit to the sub-sector in six…

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African Unity Road linking Algiers to Lagos nears completion (See Video Inside)

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It’s a road that will link six African nations, improving transport and delivering high-speed internet across the continent. And at In Guezzam, on the border between Algeria and Niger, the last section of what’s been called the African Unity Road is nearing completion. Conceived over 50 years ago, the Trans-Saharan Highway runs almost 5,000 kilometres from Algiers to Lagos in Nigeria. Its goal is to strengthen regional integration and promote trade between the north and south of the Sahara.An artery for Algeria”The Trans-Saharan is an economic artery for Algeria in…

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APC Kicks Against BVAS, E-Transmission Of Poll Results

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ABUJA- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised serious doubt about assur­ances given by the Independent Na­tional Electoral Commission (INEC) that poll unit level results will be trans­mitted and viewed real-time via the INEC Results Viewing (IReV) portal. Senator Abdullahi Adamu, APC National Chairman, raised the con­cern when he received Common­wealth Election Team led by Ms. Abio­la Sunmonu, Adviser & Head, African Section, Political Team, who is in the country for update on preparations for the 2023 general elections. The APC national chairman told the Commonwealth Political Team that whereas…

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“JULIUS BERGER STILL THE MOST RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN NIGERIA; PAY THEM THEIR MONEY AND THEY GET THE JOB DONE WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS” -Oshiomole

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Nigeria’s leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, meritoriously acclaimed as the country’s most reliable partner for infrastructural and building construction services, has again been adjudged “…the most reliable construction company in Nigeria”. This was the emphatic submission of the former Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Comrade Adams Oshiomole who was also a former Chairman of the country’s ruling party, the All Progressive Congress (APC). Adams Oshiomole made the assertion in Port Harcourt the Rivers State Capital where Julius Berger’s technical signature of excellence and commanding engineering brilliance eloquently…

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Dare Adeleke Felicitates Chf. Yekini Ayoade Adeojo on his Birthday

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Oyo PDP chieftain, Dare Adeleke has sent birthday wishes to one of the founding fathers of the party, Chief Yekini Ayoade Adeojo. The Oyo Pacesetters Transport Company boss, said Adeojo has left lasting legacies for generations to come: “On behalf of myself and my family, I wish our royal father, Chief Yekinni Ayoade Adeojo, Seriki Musulumi of Yoruba Land, a most Happy Birthday as he celebrates today. Chief Adeojo who was former Deputy National Chairman South of our great party, the PDP has impacted hugely in both private and public…

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Dare Adeleke Applauds PDP Founding Father, Bode George on Birthday

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Oyo PDP Chieftain and Executive Chairman, Oyo Pacesetters Transport Company, Dare Adeleke has sent felicitations to Chief Olabode George, a founding father of the PDP and national leader of the party. In his message, Adeleke described George as a “maker of men”, a true party loyalist and an extraordinary leader. His statement reads: “It’s that time of the year again that we happily felicitate with our great leader, father, mentor and benefactor, Chief Olabode Ibiyinka George as he turns a year older today. Happy Birthday to one of the greatest…

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PDP G5 Governors and Heavy silence of Party leaders – By Dare Adeleke

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As a foundation member of our great party, my concern about happenings in the PDP, has grown to peak. It is with a very weighty heart that I am forced to write this afternoon. Our great party, the PDP cannot continue like this. We cannot continue to fold our hands and pretend all is well, when in fact some aggravations amongst members have still not been effectively addressed. We cannot pretend that lingering bitterness and disaffection within, may not affect the chances of our presidential flagbearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. We…

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Seyi Makinde Will Win Convincingly – Dare Adeleke Tutors Oyelese

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PDP stalwart, Dare Adeleke has faulted Former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Elder Wole Oyelese’s comment on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. The Executive Chairman, Oyo Pacesetters Transport Company, said the elderly Oyelese is suffering from “retarding myopia which has blinded him to very glaring realities.” Adeleke was reacting to the former Minister’s comment published in the Daily Post advising Seyi Makinde to retrace his steps from the G5 group of governors who are insisting that the national chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu must go. Oyelese…

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2023: Elections Will Not be Won Based on Lies Spread about a Candidate – Ize-Iyamu

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Edo APC Chieftain and gubernatorial candidate in the last election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has said that the security situation in the country may be scary but it is under control. In an interview by the Sunnewsonline, the Edo political gladiator, emphasized that insecurity is not unique to Nigeria but the Nigerian situation is being effectively checked. He also spoke on other issues including President Muhammadu Buhari’s government and criticisms trailing it, advising Nigerians to stop de-marketing their country. He is also insistent that the APC is poised to win the…

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Court Sets Aside Committal Order Against EFCC Chairman

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Justice Chizoba Oji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Maitama, Abuja today, November 10, 2022, set aside the Order of Committal and the entire contempt proceedings against the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ruling on a motion on notice filed by the EFCC, asking the court to quash the entire proceedings in Suit No. FCT/HC/CR/184/2016 between Federal Republic of Nigeria V AVM Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo, and set aside the conviction of the Applicant for contempt, Justice Oji said she found merit in the application in…

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