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The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Terence McCulley, has identified corruption and insecurity as key impediments to investment in Nigeria. McCulley said though the two countries had established a strong and far-reaching trade partnership over the years, there was a need to improve the climate for trade and investment in Nigeria. A statement by the US Consulate...
A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dino Melaye, on Wednesday in Abuja called on the National Assembly to commence processes for the impeachment of President Goodluck Jonathan over the fuel subsidy scam. According to him, the delay in the prosecution of the suspended Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on fuel subsidy, Mr. Farouk Lawan,...
English Premier League club Arsenal will play the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a pre-season match in Abuja on 5 August. It will be the first time the Gunners have played in the West African country. Nigeria ranked 60th in the latest Fifa rankings face Arsenal who finished third in the English top flight last season. According to promoters, DanJan Sports, agreement has...
United States Embassy Vice-Consul in Nigeria, Mr. Jerrod Hanson, has warned student visa applicants against seeking assistance from touts to process their applications. Hanson made the appeal during a forum organised by the embassy to discuss the Student Visa application process with individuals preparing to study in US in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, a number...
A commercial airliner operated by DANA Air and carrying 153 passengers has crashed in the Iju area of Lagos. The aircraft was arriving from Abuja on a local flight when it crashed into a powerline in the area. As at filling this report not less than three buildings have been gutted by fire following the crash. More details later. ...