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Olam Nigeria moves to boost tomato value chain with pilot farming project

In line with the federal government of Nigeria’s initiative to attain self-sufficiency in tomato production and processing, Olam, a leading player in the Nigerian agriculture value chain has recently embarked on a pilot farming project in the country. Executing the project through its subsidiary, Caraway Africa Nigeria Ltd,...

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February 14, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Olam partners MIT Solve on sustainable food systems solutions

Olam partners MIT Solve on sustainable food systems solutions

Olam International, a leading global agri-business, has partnered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Solve (MIT Solve)...

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February 4, 2020 franknews Comments Off on El-Rufai lauds Olam on Agricultural Investments, reforms

El-Rufai lauds Olam on Agricultural Investments, reforms

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has lauded Olam Nigeria, a leading player in the Nigerian...

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February 4, 2020 franknews Comments Off on NANTA presidential aspirant, Susan Akporiaye promises to unite association, unveils manifesto

NANTA presidential aspirant, Susan Akporiaye promises to unite association, unveils manifesto

The presidential candidate of National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies, NANTA, Mrs Susan Akporiaye has promised...

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February 24, 2020 franknews 0

Court sentences businessman to 10 years imprisonment over N30m fraud

An Igbosere High Court of Lagos States, has convicted and sentenced a businessman, Jideofor Franklin Akpa, to seven years imprisonment over alleged N30 million fraud. Justice K. O. Jose, who presided over the court also fined the convict’s company, International Maritime and Shipping Limited, of the sum of...

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February 23, 2020 franknews Comments Off

Alleged drug dealing: Court fixes Apr. 22 for judgment on extradition of music promoter to USA

A Federal High Court, Lagos, has fixed April...

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Court sentences Ghanaian to 40 years imprisonment for drug trafficking

A Ghanaian, Gyan Paul has been convicted and...

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February 19, 2020 franknews Comments Off

Four men accused of tampering with MTN facilities, defrauding subscribers get N10m bail

Four men, Richard Ironba Edemdem, Samuel Okpapi, Nelson...

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December 12, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Stanbic IBTC Bank reaffirms support for growth of Nigerian entertainment

Stanbic IBTC Bank reaffirms support for growth of Nigerian entertainment

L-R: Babatunde Onikoyi, Marketing and Communications, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Convener, TEFFEST; Damian Umeasala,...

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December 17, 2018 franknews Comments Off on NCAA begins investigation into Air Peace’s Oxygen Mask incident

NCAA begins investigation into Air Peace’s Oxygen Mask incident

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced investigation into the Air Peace’s Oxygen Mask incident...

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December 9, 2018 franknews Comments Off on NAMA dismisses claims of obsolete equipment, begins calibration of Navigational Aids

NAMA dismisses claims of obsolete equipment, begins calibration of Navigational Aids

The Nigerian airspace Management agency (NAMA) has dismissed a publication with the title “Flight Disruption Looms...

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December 4, 2018 franknews Comments Off on Lagos set to rock with spectacular ‘One Lagos Fiesta’

Lagos set to rock with spectacular ‘One Lagos Fiesta’

Lagos is set to rock this December with its One Lagos Fiesta starting from 24th to...

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September 24, 2018 franknews Comments Off on AKWAABA 2018: SA Tourism excites guests as Senator Ita Giwa, Banky W, others visit stand

AKWAABA 2018: SA Tourism excites guests as Senator Ita Giwa, Banky W, others visit stand

South African Tourism once again demonstrated to guests, and dignitaries at the just concluded AKWAABA African...

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September 12, 2018 franknews Comments Off on Oghenekaro Itene lands HAPA Ambassador role

Oghenekaro Itene lands HAPA Ambassador role

Nigeria’s rising Hollywood actor, Oghenekaro Itene has landed another landmark in her journey to score a...

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February 24, 2020 franknews 0

Olam Nigeria moves to boost tomato value chain with pilot farming project

In line with the federal government of Nigeria’s...

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February 24, 2020 franknews 0

Court sentences businessman to 10 years imprisonment over N30m fraud

An Igbosere High Court of Lagos States, has...

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February 23, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Ethiopian Mobile App hits 1million downloads

Ethiopian Mobile App hits 1million downloads

The number of Ethiopian Mobile App users has...

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February 23, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Alleged drug dealing: Court fixes Apr. 22 for judgment on extradition of music promoter to USA

Alleged drug dealing: Court fixes Apr. 22 for judgment on extradition of music promoter to USA

A Federal High Court, Lagos, has fixed April...

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February 23, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Court sentences Ghanaian to 40 years imprisonment for drug trafficking

Court sentences Ghanaian to 40 years imprisonment for drug trafficking

A Ghanaian, Gyan Paul has been convicted and...

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February 23, 2020 franknews Comments Off on NAMA inaugurates CAT 3 ILS in Lagos, Abuja

NAMA inaugurates CAT 3 ILS in Lagos, Abuja

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has successfully...

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February 23, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Ethiopian Mobile App hits 1million downloads

Ethiopian Mobile App hits 1million downloads

The number of Ethiopian Mobile App users has reached one million. With a robust and integrated digital strategy, Ethiopian has set an innovative approach to simplicity and seamless end-to-end customer experience with its user-friendly mobile App. The multi-award winning global airline launched into a digitization journey with localized...

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February 23, 2020 franknews Comments Off on NAMA inaugurates CAT 3 ILS in Lagos, Abuja

NAMA inaugurates CAT 3 ILS in Lagos, Abuja

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has successfully commissioned its newly installed Category 3 Instrument Landing...

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February 18, 2020 franknews Comments Off on How BA abandoned 300 Nigerian passengers in Ghana, tells them to find their way to Lagos

How BA abandoned 300 Nigerian passengers in Ghana, tells them to find their way to Lagos

A Nigerian passenger has narrted how British Airways abandoned about 300 of its Nigerian passengers in...

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February 18, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Senate confirms Captain Musa Nuhu as new NCAA director general

Senate confirms Captain Musa Nuhu as new NCAA director general

The Senate Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu for appointment as the director...

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February 18, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Ekiti submits bid to host NAFEST 2021

Ekiti submits bid to host NAFEST 2021

The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has expressed the interest of his state...

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February 13, 2020 franknews Comments Off on NASS lauds IGP, Runsewe for Protecting government property

NASS lauds IGP, Runsewe for Protecting government property

The National Assembly has commended the concerted efforts of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu...

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February 12, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Cross River sustains hold on tourism, goes cycling for humanity

Cross River sustains hold on tourism, goes cycling for humanity

Certainly, Cross River State is not resting on its month long premium tourism product, carnival Calabar,...

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February 10, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Travelscope youth tourism forum holds June 4

Travelscope youth tourism forum holds June 4

The 12th edition of Youth Tourism & Hospitality Leaders Forum (YTHLF2020), the annual gathering of tourism...

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February 10, 2020 franknews Comments Off on NATOP BOT chairman lauds NANTA President on role in development of tourism

NATOP BOT chairman lauds NANTA President on role in development of tourism

The chairman Board Of Trustees of Nigeria Association of Tour Operators, NATOP and deputy president, Federation...

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February 8, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Runsewe commends NANTA for being gender sensitive

Runsewe commends NANTA for being gender sensitive

Director general, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) Otunba Segun Runsewe has thrown his weight...

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February 10, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Group lauds Ajimobi’s emergence as APC deputy National Chairman

Group lauds Ajimobi’s emergence as APC deputy National Chairman

A youth group, the Nigerian Progressive Youth Coalition (NPYC) has praised the decision of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) to pick the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Abiola Ajimobi as the new deputy National Chairman of the party, saying it is a step in the right...

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December 11, 2019 franknews Comments Off

AD Chieftain advises FG to handle Sowore’s matter with utmost caution

A chieftain of Alliance for Democracy (AD), Honourable...

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July 31, 2019 franknews Comments Off

Female council boss tasks women on politics

By Edith Okofu The executive vice chairman of...

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March 7, 2019 franknews Comments Off

Group condemns Police release of arrested thugs in Akwa Ibom

..Alleges deployment of soldiers to rig elections A...

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February 12, 2020 franknews Comments Off on Cross River sustains hold on tourism, goes cycling for humanity

Cross River sustains hold on tourism, goes cycling for humanity

Certainly, Cross River State is not resting on...

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November 7, 2019 franknews Comments Off on FAAN assures staff of support in sports to boost health status

FAAN assures staff of support in sports to boost health status

in its efforts to boost the health status...

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January 6, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Dana Air extends multi-million naira sponsorship deal for Heartland FC

Dana Air extends multi-million naira sponsorship deal for Heartland FC

Photo Caption: L-R: Media and Communications Manager of...

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December 17, 2018 franknews Comments Off on NIWA boss unveils water ambulance, identifies non compliance to regulatory code as major causes of accidents

NIWA boss unveils water ambulance, identifies non compliance to regulatory code as major causes of accidents

Photo Caption: Senator Adeleke Mamora accompanied by Mr...

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December 4, 2018 franknews Comments Off on SAA airlifts over 3m passengers in 20 years of operation into Nigeria

SAA airlifts over 3m passengers in 20 years of operation into Nigeria

Photo Caption: Left to Right – Ohis Ehimiaghe,...

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November 21, 2018 franknews Comments Off on NAHCO, First Bank sponsor Kaduna Polo Club Tournament

NAHCO, First Bank sponsor Kaduna Polo Club Tournament

Photo Caption: From left Idris Yakubu, MD/CEO, Nigerian...

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December 17, 2019 franknews Comments Off on MAPOLY Mass comm graduates elect excos, donates multi-media equipment to school

MAPOLY Mass comm graduates elect excos, donates multi-media equipment to school

Twenty years after graduating from the then Ogun State Polytechnic (now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), the Association of Mass Communication Students Alumni (1994/99 set) has elected maiden executives that will steer its affairs for the next two years. This as the association donated a multi-media equipment to the...

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October 29, 2019 franknews Comments Off on InterswitchSPAK 2.0 begins airing November 2

InterswitchSPAK 2.0 begins airing November 2

Interswitch Group, is set to begin the airing of the InterswitchSPAK 2.0 Television quiz competition on...

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June 2, 2019 franknews Comments Off on N5trillion debt: Jurists urge AMCON to explore ADR option

N5trillion debt: Jurists urge AMCON to explore ADR option

Leading jurists at the weekend again urged the management of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)...

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February 17, 2019 franknews Comments Off on All Lagos schools resume Monday 18th February, 2019

All Lagos schools resume Monday 18th February, 2019

The DG, Education Quality Assurance, Mrs Ronke Soyombo stated yesterday that she has the directive of Her...

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November 1, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Uganda woo Nigerians with faith base tourism, promote destinations

Uganda woo Nigerians with faith base tourism, promote destinations

Uganda is striving in its efforts to woo Nigerians, especially the Catholics with faith base tourism...

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October 14, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Runsewe, Pastor Balogun admonish Christians to uphold tenets of Christianity

Runsewe, Pastor Balogun admonish Christians to uphold tenets of Christianity

Photo Caption: DG, NCAC, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe (left) and Pastor Peter Balogun of Citizens Church during...

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September 18, 2019 franknews Comments Off on NCPC tasks medical committee on zero mortality

NCPC tasks medical committee on zero mortality

Photo Caption: L- R: Director in Charge, Nigeria Christian pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Mrs. Esther Kwaghe; Dr....

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September 15, 2019 franknews Comments Off on NCPC reduces pilgrimage fare, signs contract with handlers

NCPC reduces pilgrimage fare, signs contract with handlers

Photo Caption: L/R: Chairman, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yomi Kasali; General Manager, Tabar Tours,...

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September 10, 2019 franknews Comments Off on CAN applauds FG staunch stance against same sex marriage

CAN applauds FG staunch stance against same sex marriage

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) under the leadership of His Eminence, Rev Samson Ayokunle has...

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September 8, 2019 franknews Comments Off on AIB begins investigation into Max Air serious incident at Minna airport

AIB begins investigation into Max Air serious incident at Minna airport

The Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB Nigeria team of safety investigators have commenced investigations into the Max...

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December 24, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Leadership Governor of the year 2019: Prof Ben Ayade of Cross River state

Leadership Governor of the year 2019: Prof Ben Ayade of Cross River state

For igniting an industrial revolution that has positioned Cross River State on the pedestal of sustainable economic growth, for building factories with zonal spread across the state, providing job opportunities for youths and women, rebuilding the state’s decrepit infrastructure, as well as empowering his people economically with his...

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