The Nigerian government launched an ambitious loans programme to support the long-neglected farming community, but many cannot repay – or do not want to.
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Buhari to Nigerians: Pray against kidnapping, banditry, desperate quest for power President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliation, to pray against kidnapping and banditry. Advertisement In recent times, there has been a spate of killings, kidnapping and banditry.
OPL 245: UK court asks JP Morgan to disclose more documents on deal A British high court has asked JP Morgan Chase to disclose more documents to the federal government of Nigeria on the handling of funds involved in the oil prospecting licence.
Transport ministry: Why Amaechi opposed award of $1.5bn channel management contracts The ministry of transportation says it objected to the award of channel management contracts by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) because it is more cost-effective to procure necessary equipment and.