Archives Tag: Niger

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian national men’s U-17 football team, the Golden Eaglets, were crowned champions of the WAFU B U-17 tournament in Ghana, on Friday, June 24, 2022, after a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso in the final game of the competition. A brace from Abubakar Abdullahi was all the NdukaUgbade-led side needed to win the regional … Continue reading Golden Eaglets Win Big

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Politics

April 19, 2022

There has been a lot of restrained sentiment in the past about Sharia states in Northern Nigeria benefiting from the portions of Value Added Tax (VAT) which they did not contribute towards.  It is public knowledge now that Sharia states which include Zamfara, Kano, Sokoto, Katsina, Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa, Kebbi, Yobe, Kaduna, Niger, Gombe, have … Continue reading Analysis: The Unfair VAT Benefit by Sharia States

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Press Release

April 19, 2022

U.S. Green Card Opportunity for Nigerian Investors and Their Families The February breakfast meeting will feature an interactive session on the United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, also known as the EB-5 Program, which provides an opportunity for eligible foreign nationals to obtain permanent resident status in the United States. The EB-5 visa does not require … Continue reading NACC 2019 February Breakfast Meeting

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria Rugby national team, the Black Stallions, defeated host team Niger Republic 59 points to 13 points in a thrilling international rugby test match on Saturday 11th August 2018 at the Stade General Seyni Kountchede in Niamey. The friendly was Nigeria’s first international match since Rugby Africa lifted the ban placed on the nation due to … Continue reading Rugby: Black Stallions Pummel Niger

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Tourism

April 19, 2022

The North-Central region of Nigeria is also known as the Middle Belt. The states that make up this region are FCT (Abuja), Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and Plateau. These days, tourists are hereby advised to seek clearance from Nigeria security agents before embarking on a tour in this region. If you are going with … Continue reading Top 10 Tourist Destinations In North-Central Nigeria

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BUSINESS ECONOMY News

April 19, 2022

Dangote Group will build a new $350 million cement factory in Niger, Nigeria’s neigbhour to the north. The Chairman of the Group, Alhaji, Aliko Dangote announced this, after he met with Niger’s President Issoufou Mahamadou in the past week. Dangote said it is “Part of a continent-wide drive to boost output.”  Dangote Group is projects … Continue reading Dangote Group to Build $350 Million Cement Factory in Neigbouring Niger

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude. MALI 1 – 1 DR CONGO Mali came from behind to draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo and book their place in the Quarter finals of AFCON. Anderlecht striker, Dieumerci Mbokani, opened the flood gates with his second goal of the tournament from the penalty spot after just three minutes. Mahamadou … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 10 Highlights.

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude   GHANA 1-0 MALI Ghana’s hope of qualifying for the Quarter-finals of African Cup of Nation was boosted by a 1-nil win over a Mali yesterday. After conceeding a penalty in their opening game against DR Congo, Ghana went in front courtesy of a well taken penalty of their own by Mubarak … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 6 Highlights

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

In preparation for the upcoming Nations Cup qualifiers, the Super Eagles squared off against their Niger counterparts in a friendly match on Wednesday. The Nigerian team comprised of home based players as Coach Stephen Keshi continues to experiment and give the home based teams a run out. Niger featured eight foreign based players in the entertaining match.

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