S.J News• [June 12, 2013]

S.J News• [June 12, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Mining: Importation of equipment for mining of mineral deposits in Nigeria now duty free; To boost exploitation of mineral resources -Musa Sada (Minister of Mines & Steel Development). Naija/Dutch: Federal Govt & Netherlands to set up Dutch agro-industrial park in Nigeria for job creation, wealth generation & economic growth -Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment. $1.69m Scam: High Court, Ikeja remands suspected swindler, Fred Ajudua, in prison custody till June 24 for allegedly defrauding 2 foreigners; Absconded from trial since 2005. APC: ACN, CPC & ANPP join forces as All Progressives Congress & submits request for party registration to INEC -Tom Ikimi (Spokesman, APC Merger). Ikpoba Okha, Oredo & Egor LG: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) bans use of commercial motorcycle (Okada) in 3 Local Govt Areas of Benin City, Edo state; Effective from next Monday. CNL's OML: Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL) to sell its 40% stake in 2 Nigerian shallow water oil blocks; Oil Mining Leases 83 & 85 -Deji Haastrup (CNL, spokesman); Holds an estimated 200 million barrels of oil.