Business
Nigeria Open To Industrial Pact With Indonesia – Minister
The Minister of State for
Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Aisha Abubakar, says the Federal Government is open to signing an industrial agreement with Indonesia.
She stated this when an Indonesian business delegation led by the country’s ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Harry Purwanto, visited her in Abuja, a statement from the ministry said recently.
According to the statement, signed by Maryam Yusuf, a Deputy Director, Abubakar also stressed the government’s resolve to strengthen the business relations between both countries.
The statement reported her as assuring the delegation that the economic relations between Nigeria and the Asian country would receive a boost under the current administration.
It said this was necessary to attract more Indonesian investors to the country in line with the government’s economic diversification agenda.
The statement gave the government’s assurance to the international business community that vigorous efforts were being made to improve the country’s investment climate.
It reported Purwanto as telling the minister that the visit was aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between both countries in view of Nigeria’s enormous potential.
“He noted that Indonesia shared a lot of commodities with Nigeria, stressing that those should be harnessed to ensure greater interactions between the two nations.
“The ambassadors assured the minister that more Indonesian investors would be encouraged to come to Nigeria to join their nationals who have made huge investments here.
“He also urged Nigeria to reciprocate the gesture by encouraging its citizens to invest in his country as the Indonesian government was also doing everything to enhance its business environment.
“Purwanto emphasised the need for an industrial pact between both countries’’, the statement said.
Business
Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
Business
NIS Ends Decentralised Passport Production After 62 Years
Business
FG To Roll Out Digital Public Infrastructure, Data Exchange, Next Year
-
Maritime2 days ago
Minister Tasks Academy On Thorough-Bred Professionals
-
Maritime2 days ago
Customs Cautions On Delayed Clearance, Says Consignees May Lose Cargo
-
Maritime2 days ago
NCS Sensitises Stakeholders On Automated Overtime Cargo Clearance System
-
Maritime2 days ago
Lagos Ready For International Boat Race–LASWA
-
Maritime2 days ago
Shoprite Nigeria Gets New Funding to Boost Growth, Retail Turnaround
-
Politics2 days ago
I Would Have Gotten Third Term If I Wanted – Obasanjo
-
Sports2 days ago
Bournemouth, Newcastle Share Points
-
Sports2 days ago
Iwobi Stars As Fulham Overcome Brentford