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Nigeria Loses $3 Billion Annually to Foreign Ankara Producers, Says Minister Musawa
Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, has revealed that the country loses around $3 billion annually to foreign manufacturers of ankara, a popular wax print.
Speaking at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend 2024 in Algiers, Musawa highlighted the urgent need to boost local production of fabrics like ankara to preserve Africa’s heritage and reduce reliance on imports.
She emphasized that nearly 90% of ankara consumed in Africa is imported, and called for strengthening local textile industries to reclaim the continent’s fashion narrative.
Musawa also stressed the economic potential of the fashion sector, projecting its growth to $15.5 billion by 2025, and outlined government initiatives to support the industry.
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FAAN Reassures Nigerians Amid Ebola Concerns
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
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JAMB Releases Withheld Results of 279 Students
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
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Goodluck Jonathan Reportedly Linked to 2027 Presidential Race
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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