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Chinese Man, Mike Zhang Crowned A Chief In Kano, Nigerians React

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A Chinese trader has been crowned as a chief in Kano, Nigeria. The Emir of Kano, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has approved the appointment and instalment of a Chinese man, Mr Mike Zhang, as a chief and leader of the growing Chinese community in the northern Nigerian state. This was done in a bid to enhance interaction and business with the Chinese in Kano State. Mike Zhang's new title of Wakilin Yan China, translates to 'leader of the Chinese residents' and represents the growing importance of the community in Kano. See the moment he was crowned as he speaks Hausa....

Photo Of Tinubu And Babajide Sanwoolu In London

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BABA AND SON IN LONDON. DIGGING DEEPER AND DEEPER.

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Meet To Boost Refineries, Pipelines, Others

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Nigeria’s petroleum downstream sub-sector, especially refineries, pipelines and others may witness a major overhaul following ongoing talks between the Federal Government and the Saudi authorities in Riyadh. The Minister of Energy Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Khalid Al Falih, yesterday expressed his country’s readiness to invest in Nigeria’s petroleum industry and others across the African continent as part of efforts to expand its business operations. While Al Falih had earlier hinted of the kingdom’s interest in the most populous black nation during a visit last year, the interest was renewed when President Muhammadu Buhari sent a delegation, headed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, to discuss areas of mutual collaboration especially in the midstream and downstream sectors with the Asian nation. While both countries are major crude producers, Saudi Arabia is the world’s number one player with a remarkable d...

Ekiti, Ondo, Kwara And Benue Ready To Pay New Minimum Wage

The Governors of Ekiti, Ondo, Kwara and Benue have assured workers in their states of their readiness to pay the N30,000 new minimum wage - Governor Fayemi said his government would pay the new minimum wage for effective and efficient service delivery - His Ondo counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, said his government is not against the new minimum wage and urged the federal govt to look into the revenue allocation sharing formula - Benue governor, Samuel Ortom, said consultations would soon begin towards successful implementation of the new wage - On his part, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara said his administration was committed to paying the new minimum wage The governors of Ekiti (Kayode Fayemi), Ondo (Rotimi Akeredolu), Kwara (Abdulfatah Ahmed) and Benue (Samuel Ortom) have assured workers in their states of their readiness to pay the N30,000 new minimum wage. They made the disclosure at different fora on Thursday, April 26, The Nation reports.  Legit.ng gathers that Fayemi, speak...

Anambra: Lokpobiri Visits Donkey Ranch, Pledges Fg’s Support (pictures)

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The Hon. Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, today, visited the Donkey Ranch and Processing Factory in Umuonyianka, Ufuma, Orumba North LGA of Anambra State. The Hon. Minister was accompanied by Professionals from the Departments of Veterinary and Quarantine Services to inspect the facility. The aim of the visit is to ascertain how the Agric Ministry can support them so as to increase their productivity for export.