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The Republic . 21 October 1988 . Pg 1

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On October 21, 1988, Nigeria's Federal Government announced a new investment policy aimed at attracting foreign capital to boost the economy. Vice Admiral Aikhomu highlighted the importance of an annual investment forum to facilitate discussions on foreign investment. In a separate legal matter, Lance Corporal Kiddy Owen was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling a pistol to a prospective robber, although he was given the option to pay a fine. Additionally, a legal tussle arose regarding government admission policies for schools, with an 11-year-old girl challenging the system. Meanwhile, Nigerian banks are set to syndicate a significant loan for purchasing ships, but disagreements over interest rates are causing delays. The article also included a correction regarding a photo error in a previous publication.

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On October 21, 1988, Nigeria's Federal Government announced a new investment policy aimed at attracting foreign capital to boost the economy. Vice Admiral Aikhomu highlighted the importance of an annual investment forum to facilitate discussions on foreign investment. In a separate legal matter, Lance Corporal Kiddy Owen was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling a pistol to a prospective robber, although he was given the option to pay a fine. Additionally, a legal tussle arose regarding government admission policies for schools, with an 11-year-old girl challenging the system. Meanwhile, Nigerian banks are set to syndicate a significant loan for purchasing ships, but disagreements over interest rates are causing delays. The article also included a correction regarding a photo error in a previous publication.