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Nigeria, Japan trade volume Stands at $10billion- Japanese envoy
Nigeria, Japan trade volume Stands at $10billion- Japanese envoy
By: Michael Mike
The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsuyama Kazuyosh hasi said his country trade volume with Nigeria is in the region of $10 billion.
Kazuyoshi however said efforts are already in place geared towards improving the trade relations.
The envoy made the disclosure at the 64th Birthday of the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito.
He said, “Currently, Japan and Nigeria as at today have a trade volume at $10 billion.”
The envoy while insisting that it is not a good data given the potential of both countries, said there is a need to expand trade relations between both countries.
He said: “I really feel the potential of Nigeria, rich in mineral resources and also rich in the talented youth. We need to expand trade and investment to Nigeria.”
The envoy said further that Japan is looking forward to deepening the existing cooperation between both countries.
He said: “Japan looks forward to further deepening its cooperation with Nigeria, despite the various challenges we both face.
“Japan is facing unprecedented population ageing and decline and Nigeria is facing an economic crisis.
“But Japan has its advanced technology, and Nigeria has its rich human and natural resources, they complement each other.
“So together, united as one, we can become a formidable force for a better future.
Just as the Japanese people continue to “Build Back Better” after every natural disaster, each time we come together, we learn from each situation and from each other.
“In this way, we can overcome anything. Especially as 2024 is the Year of the Dragon in Japan—a symbol of courage, strength, and wisdom. With these qualities and our unwavering unity, we will triumph over any obstacle in our path.
“So here’s to another year of deepening friendship, fruitful cooperation, and shared prosperity between Japan and Nigeria.”
He also revealed that there are scholarship opportunities for Nigerians students to school in Japan.
He said there are lso exchange programmes in place .
The Ambassador said currently no fewer than 51 Japanese companies operates in Nigeria.
He said his country is working with the Nigerian government to address the challenges inhibiting Nigeria investment climate.
Accordjng to him, “So there are many challenges but now
we are working together with Nigerian government to overcome that kind of challenge to Japan and Nigeria companies.
“In many ways, Japan is rich in technology, so that technology can help Nigeria to overcome those kinds of challenges. So I think that Japan and Nigeria should be united together to overcome challenges to promote more trade and investment between Japan and Nigeria.”
On his part, the Deputy Speaker, Nigeria House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu also called for deepening of Nigeria-Japan relations.
Kalu also assured the Japanese Ambassador and investors that the National Aseembly is ready to remove any impediment in the ease of doing business in Nigeria, through the legislative instrument.
He said, “As you know, we are the home for primary products but its about time we use their technology (Japanese) to add more value to our primary product.
“Lots of resources are here Japan is blessed with technology and they have been doing well with assistance, communication, equipment and the rest of them we want them to do more.”
“Every legislative impediments that will affect investors coming into our country will be removed.
“We are willing to fine tune the laws to ensure legislative interventions that will give more confidence to invest in us.”
Nigeria, Japan trade volume Stands at $10billion- Japanese envoy
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Lukurawa extremist Attack Police Checkpoint in Kebbi, killed 2 policemen
Lukurawa extremist Attack Police Checkpoint in Kebbi, killed 2 policemen
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected extremists, believed to be members of Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), otherwise known as LUKURAWA have attacked a police checkpoint at Garin Natshini Gada in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State in the early hours of Jan. 3, resulting in the death of two police officers.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attackers, reportedly on motorbikes, overran the Nigeria Police Force personnel stationed at the checkpoint, seizing two AK-47 rifles and other items.
They also rustled a significant number of cattle during the assault. A police patrol vehicle was abandoned at the scene.
Troops from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Argungu, in collaboration with elements from Augie, responded swiftly by conducting clearance patrols to the affected area, approximately 10 kilometers from Argungu town. Upon arrival, they discovered that the extremists had already vacated the scene.
According to local sources interviewed by the troops, the attackers retreated along identified withdrawal routes. The military has since dominated the area and initiated an exploitation operation to pursue the assailants.
The bodies of the fallen police officers have been evacuated to the morgue while efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen cattle are ongoing as security forces intensify their operations to restore normalcy in the region.
Lukurawa extremist Attack Police Checkpoint in Kebbi, killed 2 policemen
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NYSC DG tasks Corps members on national unity, development
NYSC DG tasks Corps members on national unity, development
By, Jamilu Abubakar
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed has tasked Corps members on the collective resolve to sustain vigorous implementation of the scheme’s mandate of fostering national unity, integration and development of Nigeria.
Ahmed stated this in his 2025 New Year message to the Corps members and staff, in a statement by the acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu.
The statement further reminded the corps members of the pivotal role of the Scheme in the unity and development of the nation and urged all the serving Corps members to step up more efforts for noble assignments ahead in 2025.
He said: “I want to use this medium to sincerely appreciate your resilience and dogged commitment to duty at your various locations, which culminated in the unprecedented successes we recorded in the year 2024.” The statement said
The statement further added that the scheme was indeed looking ahead, full of optimism that this year will record even greater achievements in our quest to extend the frontiers of development in all the critical sectors of our national economy.
It urged all to step up more efforts for noble assignments ahead, in the collective resolve to sustain vigorous implementation of the Scheme’s mandate of fostering national unity, integration and development of Nigeria, our nation.
“May I also reiterate my commitment to engage relevant stakeholders to increasingly make facilities available, and opportunities for Corps empowerment under the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED).
“I also enjoin all Corps Members to actively participate and maximally utilise them for self-development,” he stated.
The DG equally used the medium to appreciate all the collaborating agencies and stakeholders for their invaluable support and assured them of increased opportunities for more engagements in the New Year.
“Management would continue to improve on our statutory responsibilities to Nigerians by ensuring that NYSC consolidates on its laudable achievements as we look forward to a rewarding and prosperous year 2025,” Ahmed said.
NYSC DG tasks Corps members on national unity, development
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BORNO COMMUNITY PETITIONS POLICE OVER THE RELEASE OF A MURDER SUSPECT BY THE DPO
BORNO COMMUNITY PETITIONS POLICE OVER THE RELEASE OF A MURDER SUSPECT BY THE DPO
By: Our Correspondent.
The Marama community in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State has petitioned the Commissioner of Police in the state over the release of a murder suspect.
The petition which was written under the auspices of MARAMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, and obtained by our correspondent, stated that “on the 17th of December, 2024, a security man, (Henry Musa), attached to the Government Secondary School Marama was attacked and fatally wounded by one James Musa in public glare”.
‘The victim,’ according to the petition, was rushed to the General Hospital, Biu, while the culprit was arrested and detained at the Divissional Police Headquaters in Azare Hawul Local Government Area.”
Signed by Mdahyelya Buba Yirngau and Samuel Bwala, Secretary and Chairman of the association, a few days after the attack, community members noticed the culprit moving around freely in the town, while the victim was struggling for survival on the hospital bed,”
They called the command headquaters’ attention to the development according to them because the victim eventually died on the 26th of December, 2024, while the James Musa, the suspect has been re-arrested, but they have reservations about the action of the DPO in Hawul, on the matter, since he has released him before without charges, when he was first arrested.
The community made an appeal to the police authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the release of the suspect, and seeks that the suspect be charged appropriately since the act was undeniable.
While affirming that they community is conscious of the gravity of murder, and covering up this one by the Hawul DPO, for whatever reasons, is a great miscarriage of justice to the victim and the community.
When contacted, the DPO, Habila Lemak CSP, c9nfirmed the development, but claimed that he released the suspect after five days because he refused to eat and that the victim was not dead at that time.
He explained that he is making efforts to transfer the matter to the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, in Maiduguri.
Investigations by our correspondent reveal that the community has forwarded their complaints to the Public Complaints Commission, PCC, in the event that attempts are made by the police to sweep the matter under the carpet.
BORNO COMMUNITY PETITIONS POLICE OVER THE RELEASE OF A MURDER SUSPECT BY THE DPO
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