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NAFDAC shuts down two Imo sachet water factories.

NAFDAC shuts down two Imo sachet water factories.

Two sachet water factories in Owerri were shut down by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, or NAFDAC, for operating in unsanitary conditions. During the regular inspection that took place in the capital city of Imo on Friday, the agency issued additional warnings to another factory. Elmabo Table Water and Sylchap Enterprise Table Water were the two factories that were impacted, and Giver Table Water received a warning due to some minor problems. After the enforcement, Imo NAFDAC Coordinator Mrs Mercy Ndukwe told reporters that the factories had been sealed because of subpar manufacturing procedures. "We've invited…
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Nigerian government plans to improve internet access in underprivileged areas.

Nigerian government plans to improve internet access in underprivileged areas.

Through Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited or NIGCOMSAT, the Nigerian government has launched an initiative to transform underprivileged communities access to dependable and reasonably priced internet services. According to the agency, it has forged a ground-breaking alliance with a few private businesses that specialise in providing rural connectivity solutions. She claims that the strategic partnership intends to transform underprivileged communities across the nation's access to dependable and reasonably priced internet services. Bantam stated that to connect remote and rural areas that have historically lacked access to the internet, NIGCOMSAT and the private entities would combine their respective strengths to deploy state-of-the-art…
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The naira sees its first gain against the dollar in nine days.

The naira sees its first gain against the dollar in nine days.

After nine days of depreciation, the Naira strengthened against the dollar on Friday at the foreign exchange market, capping off a positive week. According to FMDQ data, the Naira strengthened against the dollar on Friday, trading at N1505.30 as opposed to N1510.10 on Thursday. Concerning the N1510.10 exchanged the day before, this signifies a gain of N4.8 against the US dollar. Similarly, on Friday at the foreign exchange market, the Naira saw a gain and traded at N1515 against the US dollar. Since June 18, 2024, when it traded at N1482.72 per dollar on the official forex market, this is…
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NEMA received 103 Nigerians deported from Turkey

NEMA received 103 Nigerians deported from Turkey

About 103 Nigerians who were deported back to their country from the Republic of Turkiye have been received by the National Emergency Management Agency and other relevant entities. NEMA and other Federal Government representatives met the deportees when they arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Friday at 7:00 p.m. via the airport's pilgrims wing. The deportees were transported from Turkiye to Nigeria via Southwind Airlines flight TCGRB. The NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, cautioned the returnees to respect the law and accept their experience in good faith.To ease their experience and allay the Federal Government's…
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Ex-Governor Obiano Denies Ownership of New Multi-billion Naira Hotel Project In Asaba

Ex-Governor Obiano Denies Ownership of New Multi-billion Naira Hotel Project In Asaba

The immediate-past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has denied being the owner of the new multi-billion naira hotel in the viral video that emerged over the week. Recall that a video footage had gone viral on Monday, showing a multi-billion naira ongoing hotel project located in Asaba, Delta State. The few write-up that accompanied the video also alleged that the hotel project belongs to former Governor Obiano. However, reacting to the allegation through a statement issued by his Chief Publicist, Mr. Tony Nezieanya; the former Governor denied it in its entirety, describing it as the hallmark of detractors…
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