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Abuja light rail project 97% complete – Wike

The Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced that the Abuja Rail Mass Transit project is on the verge of completion, with 97% of the work already done. This disclosure was made by Wike during his tour from the Central Area’s Metro Station to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja […]

Grain Traders. Credits: Miller Mag
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No cash, no grain, Abuja traders reject e-payment

Federal Capital Territory grain traders in Abuare market were reportedly found rejecting electronic transactions from customers, despite the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to an observation by the News Agency of Nigeria, the traders in Nyanya, Karu, Mararaba and Masaka Markets were not accepting bank transfers or any other electronic transactions. […]

Market traders selling perishable goods
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Naira scarcity: Abuja traders lament low patronage 

Traders in Abuja have lamented over the low patronage owing to the scarcity of naira notes. These women complained about the poor sales while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. According to NAN, most traders had no choice but to receive payment after sales through bank transfers. Also, it was […]