We Need to Reconcile Kwankwaso and Ganduje — Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, Chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Habitat

The Chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Habitat, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has called for immediate reconciliation between former Kano State Governors Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.  Speaking during a radio interview in Kano on Thursday, January 16, Jibrin described the ongoing feud between the two prominent political figures as not only unfortunate…

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Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones Set for Significant Revamp: Implications for the Economy

The Nigerian government has announced plans to overhaul and modernize its free trade zones, a move aimed at combating corruption, curbing misuse, and boosting the zones’ export performance. This critical policy shift, outlined by Jumoke Oduwole, Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment, could redefine how free trade zones operate in Africa’s largest economy. Speaking recently…

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USDA Reports Elevated Injury Risks for Pig and Poultry Workers at Specific Processing Speeds and Staffing Levels

More than 80% of poultry slaughterhouse workers and half of hog processing employees testing faster line speeds are at high risk of developing chronic conditions like arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, according to recent U.S. Department of Agriculture reports on line speeds and worker safety. Current line speeds run up to 140 birds per minute…

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