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1. A new research by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) shows that out of Africa’s “Big Five” powerful countries – Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and Ethiopia – Nigeria is the African country with the greatest capabilities to play a global role. 2. The management of Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) has set for itself the target to increase the number of insured farmers in Nigeria  from the current two million to five million this year. 3. Flight charter service, a sub-sector in the Nigerian aviation industry is estimated to be worth about $3 billion. 4. Dangote Cement Plc., owned by the continent’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is accelerating manufacturing investments in the continent.  5. The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) chapter in Zamfara State has described the victory of General Muhammad Buhari, at the just concluded presidential election as the victory of all Nigerians. 6. The Head, Electrical and Electronics, SON, Mr. Richard Adewunmi has explained that the agency decided to collaborate with GIZ to facilitate implementation in phases for the energy-saving project for bulbs, refrigerators and air-conditioners. 7. The Borno State Government has stepped up efforts to empower the two main transport unions in the state, Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) 8. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sheathed its sword by commending President Goodluck Jonathan’s rare display of sportsmanship, which has saved the country from a post-election crisis. 9. France President, Francois Hollande has sought to expand trade with Nigeria. 10. The United States Secretary of State, John Kerry has reiterated his country’s commitment to working with Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s president-elect.      
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This article was first published on 3rd April 2015

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