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Mamuda Group’s staff Strength to hit 23,000 – Hammoud
Your leadership has positioned Kano as a hub for commerce and innovation, enabling companies like Mamuda Group to thrive and contribute to the national economy.
Kano- based Mamuda Group’s newly established factories will be adding 10,000 new jobs to the existing workforce of over 13,000 employees, bringing the total staff to 23,000 on the company’s payrolls.
This was disclosed by Mr Hassan Hammoud, Chairman and CEO of Mamuda Group, during the inauguration of the new factories by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, in Kano at the weekend.
In his remarks, Mr Hammoud urged the government to continue supporting industrial growth through strategic policies.
“Strategic investments in infrastructure, progressive tax reforms, and accessible financing are critical to unlocking Nigeria’s industrial potential,” he emphasized.
Mr Hammoud also expressed heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency Dr Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, for fostering a secure and business-friendly environment.
“Your leadership has positioned Kano as a hub for commerce and innovation, enabling companies like Mamuda Group to thrive and contribute to the national economy.”
Mr Hammoud reaffirmed Mamuda Group’s alignment with the Federal Government’s vision of economic diversification and industrialization.
“With your continued support, we are confident in achieving even greater milestones and building a future where prosperity is shared by all Nigerians,” he stated.
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Senate approves Tinubu’s $516.3m loan
The syndicated financing facility is being sought from Deutsche Bank, according to a letter of request Tinubu sent to the Senate last Thursday.
The Senate has approved the $516.3 million loan requested by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The money will be used for the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway (Section One, Phase 1A and B).
The approval was given on Wednesday after the Senate considered the report of its Committee on Local and Foreign Debts.
The committee, chaired by Senator Magatagarda Wamakko, recommended the approval of the loan.
The syndicated financing facility is being sought from Deutsche Bank, according to a letter of request Tinubu sent to the Senate last Thursday.
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Ibukun Awosika resigns from Cadbury board
The resignation takes effect from May 1, 2026, according to a statement signed by the company secretary, Afolasade Olowe.
Ibukun Awosika has resigned from the board of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, after more than 16 years of service.
The resignation takes effect from May 1, 2026, according to a statement signed by the company secretary, Afolasade Olowe.
The board expressed appreciation for her contributions since joining as a Non-Executive Director in October 2009 and noted that a replacement would be announced in due course.
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UAE announces exit from OPEC, OPEC+ amid Iran war tensions
UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told Reuters the decision followed a strategic review of the country’s energy direction.
The United Arab Emirates has announced it is withdrawing from OPEC and the broader OPEC+, delivering a significant setback to the oil-producing bloc and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the ongoing Iran war has triggered a major global energy shock.
Reuters reported that the departure of the UAE, a longstanding member of OPEC, is expected to create uncertainty within the group, which has traditionally maintained a united front despite internal disagreements over geopolitics and production quotas.
UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told Reuters the decision followed a strategic review of the country’s energy direction.
This is a policy decision, it has been done after a careful look at current and future policies related to level of production,” said the energy minister.
When asked whether the UAE consulted with Saudi Arabia, he said the country did not raise the issue with any other nation.
The decision comes amid mounting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Gulf producers have struggled to move exports due to Iranian threats and attacks on vessels.
The strategic waterway typically handles about a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
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