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Repatriating stolen Benin Bronzes, other artifacts to Africa remains a challenge: Report

ConsumerConnect April 7, 2021 Consumer Updates

Benin Bronzes from Nigeria

*African Foundation for Development’s investigation report reveals the challenges and obstacles related to returning looted African artifacts to their rightful owners Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect…

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New Minimum Wage/Strike: We’re still open to dialogue with government to resolve issues ─ASUP

ConsumerConnect April 7, 2021 Complaints

Members of ASUP at a NEC Meeting Photo: Channels TV

*The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics in Nigeria emphasises that it declares a national strike to draw the attention of the Federal Government to nine…

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How EFCC assists Japanese to recover ¥370, 000, US$1,800 from fraudster

ConsumerConnect April 7, 2021 Consumer Updates

*Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says an investigation confirmed Evans Ewean-Obayagbona really duped the Japanese, but the proceeds of crime were wired to him…

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Hyundai recalls Santa Fe SUV cars over faulty occupant detection system

ConsumerConnect April 6, 2021 Complaints

Hyundai 2021 Santa Fe SUV Car Photo: MotorTrend

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect Hyundai Motor America is recalling 10 model year 2021 Santa Fe SUV cars. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not…

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Stock traders observe further gloom in bearish Nigerian capital market

ConsumerConnect April 6, 2021 Consumer Updates

Trading Floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange

*Benchmark index slides as focus shifts to Nigerian debt market, as end of results season leaves stocks lacking positive catalysts Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect Nigerian…

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WAEC releases WASSCE results, may postpone May/June exams in Nigeria

ConsumerConnect April 6, 2021 Consumer Updates

*The West African Examinations Council, Nigeria National Office, has announced a total of 7,690 candidates entered for the 2020 examinations, but only 2,195 candidates, representing…

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NNPC inks $1.5bn contract for rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Refinery

ConsumerConnect April 6, 2021 Activations

L-R: Davide Pelizzola, Vice-President, Sub-Saharan Africa Region of Tecnimont SpA; Malam Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of NNPC; and Engr. Ahmed Dikko, Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited Photo: NNPC

*The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has signed the $1.5billion EPCIC contract for the rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Refinery, noting it is set to award Warri,…

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Nigeria boosts vaccinations, receives 100,000 extra doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine

ConsumerConnect April 6, 2021 Activations

Mr. Boss Mustapha, Chairman of Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Receives a Box of Vaccines from a Representative of the Indian Government Tuesday, April 6

*President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transitioning of the PTF on COVID-19 to the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, effective April 1, 2021, as…

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COVID-19: WHO advocates equity in vaccine access, reveals 10 African countries yet to receive doses

ConsumerConnect April 6, 2021 Activations

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO Photo: WHO.Int

*The World Health Organisation discloses that critical proportions of populations targeted in the initial phase of the vaccination campaign in Africa may remain unvaccinated for…

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The case for bold debt relief for poorest countries, by Mohamed A. El-Erian

ConsumerConnect April 5, 2021 Columns

*The growing risk of debt crises in the developing world threatens to hamper the global recovery from COVID-19 Mohamed A. El-Erian Uneven growth rates among…

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Category: Consumer Updates

Repatriating stolen Benin Bronzes, other artifacts to Africa remains a challenge: Report

New Minimum Wage/Strike: We’re still open to dialogue with government to resolve issues ─ASUP

How EFCC assists Japanese to recover ¥370, 000, US$1,800 from fraudster

Hyundai recalls Santa Fe SUV cars over faulty occupant detection system

Stock traders observe further gloom in bearish Nigerian capital market

WAEC releases WASSCE results, may postpone May/June exams in Nigeria

NNPC inks $1.5bn contract for rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Refinery

Nigeria boosts vaccinations, receives 100,000 extra doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine

COVID-19: WHO advocates equity in vaccine access, reveals 10 African countries yet to receive doses

The case for bold debt relief for poorest countries, by Mohamed A. El-Erian

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