The program is designed to equip artisans with essential technical and vocational skills while ensuring certification in line with global best practices. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has set an ambitious target of creating one million jobs for Nigerians through the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP).
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been in the crosshairs of the United States and the European Union for its continued links to Russia, frustrating the West’s efforts to squeeze Moscow economically in response to its war on Ukraine. But now, some possible adjustments in Abu Dhabi’s foreign policy could …
Read More »NDLEA arrests church General Overseer over attempt to export meth and skunk concealed in kegs of palm oil to Dubai
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested the founder and General Overseer of Seraphic and Sabbath Assembly, Lagos, High Priest Nnodu Azuka Kenrick, for drug trafficking. Spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, February 12, said the church leader was …
Read More »Germany says it will allow the export of older Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine.
BERLIN — Germany has agreed to allow the export of its Leopard 1 battle tanks to Ukraine, a government spokesman said on Friday, creating an opportunity for increased tank transfers to Ukraine as battles intensify in the country’s east. The Leopard 1 is an older model of a German-made tank …
Read More »Diamond Star Commences Export Processing Operations at Lilypond Terminal
Diamond Star Port and Terminals Ltd has commenced operations at its export processing terminal in Lilypond, Ijora-Apapa. The terminal was commissioned on Tuesday by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko. Diamond Star Port and Terminals is appointed and licensed by Nigeria Ports Authority …
Read More »Export Trade: FCMB Rallies Operators To Diversify And Stimulate The Economy
Nigeria’s vast non-oil endowment must be urgently leveraged to diversify and expand its revenue base, reduce the dependence on crude oil for foreign exchange earnings, and stimulate rapid economic growth. From left: Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Mr. ObaroOdeghe; Divisional Head, Transaction Banking, Mrs. Rolayo Akhigbe; Managing Director …
Read More »NDLEA arrests two women linked to attempt to export 90kg of Mkpuru Mmiri through Akwa Ibom pastor
Operatives of the National Drug law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two women linked to the attempt to export 90 kilograms of methamphetamine through Pastor Anietie Okon Effiong of Promise of Zion Church, Oron, Akwa Ibom state. Spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, October 23, 2022, …
Read More »UK braces for even higher bills as Norway threatens electricity export cut
British consumers could face even higher bills and potential energy shortages this winter after Norway threatened to ration electricity exports. The UK receives hydroelectric power from Norway through a subsea interconnector cable running beneath the North Sea. However, water levels in southern Norway have been so low this year that …
Read More »Indonesia trade minister sacked after palm oil export flip-flops
Indonesian President Joko Widodo names new trade minister after a three-week export ban sent shockwaves through global markets. Indonesian President Joko Widodo has sacked the trade minister following controversy over a series of policy reversals on palm oil exports, as he reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday. Zulkifli Hasan, chairman of …
Read More »A glimmer of hope for food prices? Indonesia lifts palm oil export ban
President Joko Widodo said in a statement on Thursday that he had made the decision “based on the current supply and price of cooking oil” and in consideration of the 17 million workers employed in the Indonesian palm oil industry. Indonesia accounts for nearly 60% of global palm oil production. …
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