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Defence
NDLEA intercepts codeine shipment from India
Codeine The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of 175,000 bottles of codeine-based syrup imported from India. Mr Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesman, disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday. Babafemi said that the seizure was made on Friday during a joint examination by NDLEA, Customs Service and other security agencies. He said that the seizure was coming…
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General News
Indians in Nigeria hold campaign for Prime Minister Modi’s third term re-election
Indian businessmen, professionals, and non-resident Indians (NRIs) in Nigeria held a campaign session for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term re-election in Lagos on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that India’s election is to be held from April 19 to June 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been leading India since 2014 and will be contesting…
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Security
NDLEA arrests India-bound passenger who excreted 80 wraps of cocaine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a Delhi, India-bound passenger at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on March 31 for ingesting 80 wraps of cocaine. Its spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the passenger was to board a Doha-bound flight en route to Delhi using a Liberian passport with the name Carr Bismark…
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General News
FG stresses ‘strategic commitment’ to complete value chain of vaccine production
Dr. Abdul Mukhtar, National Coordinator of the Presidential Unlocking Healthcare Value-Chain Initiative, has emphasised Nigeria’s strategic commitment to the complete value chain of vaccine production. He said such would position the nation to emerge as a key player in West Africa’s vaccine manufacturing sector. Mukhtar expressed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna State. It…
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economy
IWD 2024: Female seafarers seek end to discrimination by ships owners
The President of the Female Seafarers Association of Nigeria (FESAN), Koni Duniya, has called for an end to discrimination against its members by ship owners. Duniya made the call on Wednesday in a statement to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD). Duniya said that in 2019, only five percent growth in female seafaring was recorded in Nigeria. She…
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Featured
Orkla India announces the launch of its wholly-owned subsidiary in Dubai, solidifying its commitment to the Middle East
Orkla India announces the expansion of its Middle East presence through the launch of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Orkla India – Middle East & Africa (Orkla IMEA). This new entity will be headquartered out of Dubai and is committed to delivering ethnic Indian and Indian-inspired culinary experiences to consumers in the region. Orkla IMEA carries the powerful heritage and strong brand recognition of…
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Featured
International Pro Wrestling Championship 2024 to witness Indian and Pak wrestling heroes facing off
The 2024 edition of the International Pro Wrestling Championship is set to witness the most electrifying encounter in the wrestling arena between India’s Sangram Singh, a two-time Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion and Pakistan’s top wrestling titlist, Muhammad Saeed. The wrestling extravaganza of the year, taking place on February 24, 2024, at Shabab Al-Ahili Club in Dubai, promises a display of power,…
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Business
India’s Hero MotoSports Achieves Second Position at the Dakar Rally 2024
“Today marks a historic day, not only for Hero MotoCorp but also for India and its sports. Congratulations to Ross and the entire Hero MotoSports team, showcasing that success is a result of dedication, consistency, and unwavering passion. While Hero MotoCorp has supported sports and athletes for decades, this achievement by our own team holds a unique significance coinciding with…
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Business
Google Pay India signs MoU with NPCI International for Global Expansion of UPI
Google India Digital Services (P) Limited and NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the transformative impact of UPI to countries beyond India. The MoU has three key objectives. First, it seeks to broaden the use of UPI payments for travelers outside…
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Africa
TVS Motor Company Launches TVS NEO AMI in Africa
BANGALORE, India — TVS Motor Company – a leading global automaker that operates in the two and three-wheeler segments – today announced the launch of TVS NEO AMI 125 in Africa. Designed for evolving commuting needs, this innovative Bebek is set to delight customers with 72 exciting, new features. TVS NEO AMI, a remarkable Bebek, is designed around three core principles: (a)…
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Featured
India police nab two Nigerians with cocaine capsules
India police arrested two Nigerian nationals for concealing 167 capsules of cocaine in their stomach at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai on Friday. According to Indian Express on Tuesday, officials from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said the two passengers were apprehended by police after arriving at the Chhatrapati airport from Lagos via Addis Ababa on Friday. The…
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Africa
Wipro Limited Announces its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) Headquarters in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates & BANGALORE, India — Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, announced the opening of its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) Strategic Market Unit Headquarters in Dubai, UAE. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive…
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Africa
BYJU’S appoints ITW Sports Inc USA as its Global Activation Partner for the ICC Cricket and Qatar FIFA Football World Cup 2022.
DELHI, India & BANGALORE, India — ITW Sports Inc, a US based sports consulting firm focused on delivering end to end growth strategies for brands through the impactful platforms of sport and live entertainment, and a subsidiary of ITW Universe, was today named the official Global Activation Partner by Ed-tech giant BYJU’S for the ICC Cricket World Cup and FIFA…
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Tradewind Finance Increases Facility Line for Growing Leather Handbag Manufacturer in India
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Leather is proving its staying power. According to an industry report, leather goods are estimated to grow from a 2021 figure of USD 419.5 billion to USD 720.8 billion in 2030. As an alternative lender, Tradewind Finance is heeding this trend and supporting growth in the industry by increasing their facility lines when needed. One…
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Africa
Tradewind Announces USD 5.5 Million Facility for Towel Manufacturer in Gujarat, India
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — After searching for over two years for a lender that could help them overcome the challenges of modern global trade – including labor shortages, increased shipping costs, and the extreme swings of supply and demand – a towel manufacturer based in Gujarat, India was introduced to Tradewind Finance, who was just the financial partner they…
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Asia
Boris Johnson receives Gandhi’s ‘Guide to London’ during Ashram visit
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, was presented with a copy of a ‘Guide to London’ written by Mahatma Gandhi during his visit to the Indian independence leader’s base in Ashram, Gujarat. Johnson remarked that “vegetarianism costs far less than meat-eating” as he read on Thursday from the book designed to be a guide for how Indians could manage in London…
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Featured
3 sailors killed in blast on Indian navy ship docked in Mumbai
Defence officials say three sailors were killed in an explosion on an Indian Navy ship. The blast took place on the INS Ranvir at the naval dockyard in Mumbai on Tuesday evening and the cause of the incident was being investigated, a navy spokesman said. The ship’s crew responded immediately to bring the situation under control and no major material…
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