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Ethiopian Airlines gives cargo route a wing and a prayer
Ethiopian Airlines just added Macao as its newest cargo spot in China, making it ten places where it flies cargo ships to Chinese cities. The big African plane company wants to help more goods move between Africa, China, and other parts of the world. These planes will fly twice weekly, each with space for 400 tons of stuff. Ethiopian Airlines keeps finding new ways to help businesses send things around the globe. They pick routes that help both sides make money and build strong business friends. The company shared this news on X for everyone to see. The airline plans to work more closely with online sellers near Macao. They can team up with businesses all through the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This helps them become...
China and Zimbabwe Show Off a Friendly Trade Tango
China started talking with Zimbabwe on April 18, 1980, right when Zimbabwe became free. Their friendship grew stronger over the years. By April 2018, they had become very close partners in business and politics. These two countries visit each other often and help each other grow. Their leaders meet regularly to find better ways to work together. Chinese leaders traveled to Zimbabwe many times over the years. President Xi went there in December 2015. Chen Xiaodong visited as a special messenger in November 2017. Su Hui came as President Xi's messenger in August 2018. Gu Shengzu visited next in September 2019. Wang Yi traveled there in January 2020. Yang Jiechi went in July 2022. Zhou Qiang visited in September 2023. Jiang Xinzhi made a...
Onakakanfo calls on gov to invest in Nigeria tourism
Gani Adams wants Nigeria's big bosses to invest in places people come to see. He talked about this at Olumo Rock during a big party for the 2025 Olumo Festival. He thinks tourism can bring lots of cash from other lands into Nigeria. But first, they must fix the safety problems that scare visitors away. Adams says we need spots where people can have fun and learn about our past at the same time. The Olumo party happens every year as part of a bigger event called the Lisabi Festival. People hold this party to honor a brave man named Lisabi Akala. Long ago, this hero fought hard and freed his Egba people from rulers they did not want. Many come each year to remember his brave acts through songs, dances, and fun. Adams pointed out how...
FCT minister calls out land hoarding at University of Abuja
FCT Minister Wike is upset about empty land at Abuja University. On Friday, he checked roads near the EFCC school and noticed how much space sits unused. The school grabbed over 10,000 hectares but built very little there. Wike asked reporters why any school needs that much empty space. He thinks holding big chunks of dirt makes no sense if nothing happens to them. Many schools across Nigeria work just fine with smaller pieces of land because they focus on buildings instead of size. Big empty fields help nobody learn anything. The minister believes great schools need classrooms and labs, not endless grass and trees. He plans to take back any land left sitting empty. The government wants places where things happen, not just fenced-off...
IMF warns US tariffs could hit world growth
The IMF is worried about the new import taxes America just added. These changes came on April 2nd, when President Trump called for at least 10% extra costs on goods from other lands. He named this day "Liberation Day" during his announcement. Money experts fear these taxes might hurt businesses around the world. The big money group asked countries to calm down trade fights through friendly talks instead. IMF leader Kristalina Georgieva said her team still looks at what these taxes mean for everybody. She thinks they create big dangers when world business already moves slowly. She asked America plus other countries to fix these problems together before things worsen. The IMF plans to share what it learns about these taxes later. Their...
Governor Alia vows to end insecurity in Benue State
Governor Alia promises to fix safety problems in Benue State before he leaves office. He went to Otukpo, where many bad things had happened lately. The area suffered attacks, with one important person killed and several others taken away. Alia met people at the palace of their king to talk about these troubles. He wants everyone to feel safe again. Alia asked everyone to stop fighting right away. He said the government needs help from regular people to solve these problems. Some security experts from Benue came home to check things out. They will tell big bosses what they saw. The federal government also helps fight these crimes. King John Elaigwu thanked the governor for working hard on roads and safety. He said his people completely...
Ronin rat tops the mine detection game
A special rat called Ronin just broke a world record! This African giant pouched rat found more mines than any other rat ever. The boss at Guinness World Records, Adam Millward, really likes what these HeroRATs do. He thinks their work changes lives for the better. Millward said Ronin shows how animals can team up with people to make good things happen. Ronin earned his award on April 4, which marks both Mine Awareness Day and World Rat Day. Since starting to work in Cambodia in 2021, Ronin has sniffed out 109 landmines and 15 other dangerous items left over from war. His amazing nose beat the old record held by Magawa, another hero rat who found 71 mines and 38 war items during five years of work. The person who works with Ronin...
Kebbi official suspended over bogus gay, lesbian claims
Kebbi's boss fired his office helper because he talked about gay people. The man said Kebbi and Sokoto had lots of gays and lesbians signed up somewhere. Nobody liked these words, and the helper lost his job right away. Governor Nasir Idris heard what happened and decided the helper couldn't work anymore. The helper's name was Nasiru Abubakar Kigo. Ahmed Idris told everyone about this on Friday. He works as the main talker for the governor. The paper that kicked out the helper came from Malami Shekare, who runs all the workers. The paper said the helper broke good behavior rules. It also said his words made the state look bad when the state tries hard to be good. The helper must stay home until they finish checking what he said. The...
NNPCL names new eight-man senior team
NNPCL picked eight new bosses on Friday. Olufemi Soneye told everyone about it in Abuja. These changes happened right after they chose a new company leader and board members. All these people start their jobs immediately. Bashir Bayo Ojulari is the team's boss. Rowland Ewubare is the top helper for daily tasks. Adedapo Segun handles all money matters. Olalekan Ogunleye takes care of gas, power, and finding new energy sources for Nigeria. The team includes four more important people. Udy Ntia manages oil-digging operations. Mumuni Dangazau runs the fuel-selling part of the business. Sophia Mbakwe directs services that help the whole company work better. Adesua Dozie serves as both the official paper keeper and main lawyer. NNPCL made...
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