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Traders urge FG to tackle insecurity to address food inflation

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Some traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the Federal Government to address insecurity, which has led to food insecurity and soaring food prices in the country. The traders in Masaka market made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on

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Nigerians in Ghana decry over closure of shops by Ghanaian authorities

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2020 0

The president of Nigerian Traders Union, Mr Chukwuemeka Nnaji, decried Ghanaian authorities’ closure of shops belonging to Nigerians doing business in the country, Daily Times gathered. READ ALSO: Strict invigilation during test, Ghanaian students riot Nnaji, who made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), urged the Federal

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COVID-19: FG appeals to traders, transporters not to hike prices

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

The federal government has appealed to traders not to hike prices of food items and transportation as the country battles to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, made the appeal at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 daily news briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He […]

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Traders, buyers defy lockdown order

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2020 0

.. Refuse use of face masks, social distancing Many traders and buyers at the popular Ile Epo market in Lagos have continued to defy the state government directive on social distancing in other to stop the spread of the coronavirus A visit to the popular Ile Epo market in Alimosho local government area of the […]

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Reps member splashes N10 million on petty traders in Misau/Dambam fed constituency of Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2020 0

A member representing Misau/Dambam federal constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Makama has distributed about N10 million to petty traders and small scale business owners in his Constituency to boost their business ventures. The legislative aide to the House of Representatives member in Misau, Alhaji Garba Modibbo Misau who stated this in an interview […]

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Traders count their loses as fire ravage market in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2020 0

Traders at Martins Street in the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island are counting their losses following a fire outbreak which affected seven buildings, with goods worth millions of naira destroyed. Daily Times gathered that the fire which started at about 9a.m on Wednesday was allegedly caused by a shop owner who had attempted to […]

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Traders decry demolition of Ikosi-Ketu fruit market

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2019 0

 Traders at the popular Jakande fruit market, Ikosi-Ketu have condemned the demolition of the market by the Lagos State government. The demolition exercise started from the Ikosi end of the market on Nov. 8. A correspondent, who visited the market on Sunday reports that while some traders were doing their normal business, others were salvaging […]

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2 traders in court for allegedly defrauding businessman of N8m

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2019 0

The police on Friday arraigned two traders who allegedly defrauded a businessman of N8 million before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Ishayaku Abdulahi, (35) and Salisu Abdulahi, (33), who are friends and live in Agege, Lagos with conspiracy and theft. Prosecution counsel, Ezekiel Ayorinde, told the court that the defendants committed the […]

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80-90% of traders doesn’t have insurance – Sanwo Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has called on insurance bodies to partner with the State government to ensure the successful implementation of the newly introduced Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme (LSHIS). Governor Sanwo-Olu made the call today at the 65th Birthday celebration of the first female President of the Nigerian Council of Registered

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Traders, artisans, others drum support for 2019 Alaghodaro Summit

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2019 0

Members of different traders unions, market associations and artisans in Edo State have drummed support for the 2019 Alaghodaro Summit, noting that they are fully in support of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s policies, programmes and initiatives which continue to transform the lives of Edo people. The 2019 Alaghodaro Summit

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Bauchi Government to disburse N1 billion interest-free loans to Traders, artisans

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

About N1 billion have been earmarked by the Bauchi State government for onward disbursement to traders and artisans in Bauchi state on interest -free loans to augment their businesses. As contained in a press release, the government said “worried by the decline in economic and commercial activities and increased dependence on government for employment opportunities

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Gov Wike meets traders at burnt fruit, vegetable market, directs immediate reconstruction

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2018 0

The Rivers State, Governor, Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, on Friday met with traders at the burnt Fruit and Vegetable Market where he directed the Special Adviser on Special Projects to immediately re-design the market and commence reconstruction processes. Governor Wike had on Thursday night conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the market after the fire incident, […]

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2019 Re-election bid: Why we purchased nomination form for Gov Sani-Bello – Traders’ Association

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2018 0

Niger State Amalgamated Market Traders’ Association ( NSAMTA) has said that the giant strides recorded by Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello’s administration in developing the state in the last three years prompted the association to purchase the 2019 governorship nomination form for his re-election. A leader of the union and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Achida who

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Crisis looms in Nsukka LG as casket traders claim council seized 200 caskets

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2018 0

… No we seized 48 caskets – Council chairman Crisis brewed between the Nsukka Local Government Area and Casket traders yesterday over the actual number of caskets seized as the council makes a deft move to relocate casket sellers in the University town. This is coming after staff of the local government raided shops belonging […]

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Kebbi traders seek N2bn loan to boost business

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2018 0

The Chairman of Kebbi Traders Association of Nigeria, Ahaji Ummaru Dan Gura Gwadangaji has confirmed request for a facility forwarded to the state government seeking for at least N2 billion (Two billion Naira) to recapitalise after the shocking incidence. The request comes after a devastating fire inferno at the Kebbi Central Market, Birnin Kebbi that […]

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Ikpeazu is our consensus candidate – Abia traders

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2018 0

Traders in Abia state under the umbrella of the Abia State Market Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), have endorsed Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as their consensus candidate in the 2019 governorship polls. Speaking at the Government House, Umuahia at a rally organised by ASMATA in support of the Governor, the traders assured the Governor of their unflinching […]

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Ejected street traders face hardship, appeal to govt. to provide alternative market

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2018 0

Traders who were banned from hawking their wares along Ikwerre Road in Port Harcourt have berated the state government for making life difficult for them. The traders, who spoke to journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday, said that their sources of livelihood had been retarded. One of the traders, Miss Atochi Nyejekwe, said she had […]

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Over 500 traders in Enugu benefit from free medical treatment

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2018 0

No fewer than 500 traders in Ogbete Main Market, Enugu have benefitted from a comprehensive free medical treatment and counseling from Ezemba Oliver Foundation at the weekend. The free medical treatment covered eye check and glasses; insecticide treated nets to pregnant and nursing mothers; sugar, blood pressure and malaria tests as well as free drugs […]

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Traders protest, fault AMAC over upgrade of Utako market

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

Hundreds of aggrieved traders in the busy Utako market in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Tuesday halted activities within the area, when they staged a protest against demolition and sealing of the market for upgrade. In particular, traders abandoned their shops and picked up placards with various inscriptions, protesting within and outside the […]

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Produce what you sell, CBN advises traders

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2017 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised traders to change from selling finished mechanize products to producing what they sell. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the Bank, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, said this on Monday to traders at Mile One Market during the CBN sensitization fair holding in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Okorafor said […]