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Reps Pass For Second Reading Bill To Encourage Local Businesses

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By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has passed
A bill which seek to make it mandatory for Ministries, Departments and Agencies to give priority to local manufacturers and
indigenous companies in the procurement of goods and services.
The bill which was sponsored by Rep. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency II of Lagos State, and consolidated with Rep. Obi Aguocha and Rep. Nnamdi Ezechi, aims to give priority to local manufacturers and indigenous companies, and also to prohibit the exclusion of locally produced goods in the procurement process.
This piece of legislature “Local Industry Patronage Bill, 2024”, aims to allow for local goods and services to be mandatorily given priority, with no exceptions to any furniture, machine, motor vehicle, equipment, agricultural implements, oil and gas, either manufactured, assembled, coupled, produced and refined locally in Nigeria.
According to Rep. Onuakalusi, it is to promote made in Nigeria goods and services by inviting and encouraging more talented Nigerian Industrialists who, for lack of patronage and conducive environment to operate, have not come out to showcase their talents.
He said it is also to reduce overdependence of Nigerians on importation of virtually all the good and services that we consumed when we can qualitatively and quantitatively manufacture and produce by us, Nigerians.
Rep. Jessy, said it aims to bring about more researches and discoveries of new talents in all indigenous good and services as well as assist in improving made in Nigeria goods and services  to an international standard to compit with Europe, America and Asia Countries.
He said the Bill is also of great economic value as it shall attract both foreign and local investors to invest on made in Nigeria goods and services and shall strengthen our Currency (the Naira and then country towards economic self reliance.
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SAD! Roman Catholic Oldest Priest Monsignor Thomas Oleghe dies at 103

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The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Ghieakhomo Dunia announces the passing unto eternal glory of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Auchi, during the solemnity of Christ the King

Rev. Monsignor is the oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria.

Monsignor Oleghe death is very remarkable as the centenarian died during the feast of Christ the King.

The demise of the priest of the order of Melchizedek should be best described as (TRANSITION TO GLORY)

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NECO accredits more foreign schools for SSCE, BECE

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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has given accreditation to more foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Azeez Sani, disclosed this in a statement.

The newly accredited schools are in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea.

“NECO Accreditation Team visited the Schools to assess their readiness to write the SSCE and BECE.

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“The Accreditation Team inspected classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer laboratories, workshops, examination halls and sport facilities to determine their adequacy and suitability for NECO Examinations.

“After a thorough evaluation and comprehensive assessment, the schools were granted full SSCE and full BECE accreditation status,” the statement said.

The statement added that the accreditation of additional foreign schools is a testament to NECO’s commitment to providing quality education and assessment beyond the shores of Nigeria.

“With its expanding global presence, NECO is poised to become a leading examination body in Africa, offering opportunities for students worldwide to benefits from its expertise, thus contributing to the advancement of education in Africa and beyond.”

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In another development, the statement disclosed that candidates are participating in the on-going NECO SSCE External in Diffa, Niger Republic.

“The UNHCR School, Diffa, Niger Republic is the first NECO SSCE External Centre outside Nigeria.”

NECO examinations are now written by candidates in Benin Republic, Togo, Cote’ d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial Guinea and Saudi Arabia.

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Guardiola suffers worst defeat of career as Tottenham hammer Man City 4-0

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, suffered the worst defeat of his managerial career as they lost 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night.

The Premier League champions were already on a run of four consecutive defeats ahead of the visit of the North London side.

James Maddison scored twice in the first half to set Spurs on their way to a sensational win.

Pedro Porro drilled in a third, before Brennan Johnson got on the scoresheet late in the game.

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The result leaves City in second place with 23 points. They could go eight points behind Liverpool by the end of this Game Week.

Guardiola takes his men to Anfield next weekend.

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