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Kalu at EU parliament articulates measures to boost Africa’s economic growth

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By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has proposed the concept of “near-shoring” as a solution to boost Africa’s economic growth and reduce migration. Near-shoring involves taking technology and industrialization closer to raw materials

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How Nigeria Achieved Significant Debt Reduction Under Tinubu Administration – Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 February 2025 0

..says Country Seeking Global Cooperation, Committed to Sustainable Development By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has explained how the country achieved significant debt reduction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. He said Nigeria made a major breakthrough in its efforts to manage its debt, reducing the servicing

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Ben Kalu’s Intervention Saved South-East From Negative Consequences of Protests – Group

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The Igbo Peace and Development Agenda (IPDA) has applauded the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu for his timely intervention which saved the South-East from the negative consequences of the last protests. According to a statement signed by its President, Comrade Emmanuel Anni, the group said his leadership and wisdom helped […]

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Reps seek skills transfer from foreign companies operating in Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 December 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said the parliament will frown at foreign companies, operating in Nigeria yet refuse to transfer their skills to the locals. He said skills transfer will help advance local technology and sustain foreign investments. Kalu spoke when he received a delegation […]

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Reps set to legalize Indian Hemp in Nigeria – Benjamin Okezie Kalu reveals

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2021 0

The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said the lower chamber of the National Assembly is set to legalize the use of Indian Hemp in Nigeria. Kalu made this known during a press conference on the benefits and opportunities of Cannabis, in Akure, Ondo State. He said the decision would be […]

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Kalu commend Buhari’s appointment of Obioma as NECO Registrar

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2020 0

…Says, he is the right fit for the job Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Spokesperson of Nigeria’s House of Representatives has commended president Muhammadu Buhari over the appointment of Prof. Godswill Obioma as Registrar of the National Examinations Council, (NECO). According to a statement made available to journalists on Monday, Kalu stated that Obioma was