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Friday, 18 October 2024

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  • UAE Partners NDDC On Development Projects - The United Arab Emirates, UAE, and the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, have agreed to set up a joint committee to develop a partnership framework to support development projects and programmes in the Niger Delta region.This followed a meeting between the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Al-Shamsi, and a delegation...
  • ODODO Flags Off 20km Obajana-Uro-Aku Rural Road - Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has flagged off construction of the 20KM Obajana-Uro-Aku rural road linking parts of Lokoja and Adavi local government areas.The project is part of interventions by the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) supported by the World Bank Group and other stakeholders in the...
  • FG Probes Jigawa Tanker Explosion - The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to investigate the tanker explosion that claimed the lives of over 100 people in Jigawa State. In a directive by the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, signed by his Special...
  • FG Meets Labour Leaders Over Petrol Price Hike - The Federal Government on Wednesday met with the leadership of the Organised Labour at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Abuja. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, led the Federal Government’s side; while the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),...
  • CNG: FG Unveils N10b Credit Scheme For Vehicle Conversions - The Federal Government through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has partnered key stakeholders to introduce the Credit Access for Light and Mobility (CALM) Fund, a N10 billion credit initiative to support Nigerians in converting their vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The new initiative is in collaboration with the Nigerian Consumer...
UAE Partners NDDC On Development Projects

UAE Partners NDDC On Development Projects

The United Arab Emirates, UAE, and the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, have agreed to set up a joint committee to develop a...
ODODO Flags Off 20km Obajana-Uro-Aku Rural Road

ODODO Flags Off 20km Obajana-Uro-Aku Rural Road

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has flagged off construction of the 20KM Obajana-Uro-Aku rural road linking parts of Lokoja and Adavi local...
FG Probes Jigawa Tanker Explosion

FG Probes Jigawa Tanker Explosion

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to investigate the tanker...

ODODO Flags Off 20km Obajana-Uro-Aku Rural Road

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has flagged off construction of the 20KM Obajana-Uro-Aku rural road linking parts of Lokoja and Adavi local government areas.The project is part of interventions by the Rural Access...

FG Probes Jigawa Tanker Explosion

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to investigate the tanker explosion that claimed the lives of over 10...

FG Meets Labour Leaders Over Petrol Price Hike

The Federal Government on Wednesday met with the leadership of the Organised Labour at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Abuja. Minister of Information and National Orientatio...

Lagos To Pay N85,000 Minimum Wage, Explains Debt Profile

The Lagos state government is to pay N85,000 minimum wage to civil servants, higher than the Federal Government’s approved minimum wage of N70,000. Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state Governor stated this in an interv...

NASENI Awards N70.5m Grant To Six Female Engineers

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) through the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) has awarded the sum of N70.5 million naira grant to six winners of ...

Capital Market/Banking

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Access Bank, SaltinGStein Unveil Winbundle Airtime2Win

Access Bank has partnered SaltinGTein to unveil Winbundle Airtime2Win on its digital platform to provide customers a chance to turn airtime purchase into a potential life-changing event.Winbundle Airtime2Win enables cust...

SEC DG: Capital Market Can Galvanise Funds To Finance Nigeria’s...

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has described the capital market as being grossly undersold in helping to finance the homogous infrastructure deficit in the dome...

Ecobank Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Service Excellence, Celebrates Customer Service Week

Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to exceptional customer service as it celebrates Customer Service Week.  According to the Bank, this international observance highlights the significance of customer ser...

Presco Announces Resignation Of Three Directors

Presco Plc has announced the resignation of Chief (Dr.) Bassey Edem, Osa Osunde and HRH., Prince Aiguobasimwin Akenzua as Non-Executive Directors of the company.According to a statement signed by the company’s Secretar...

SEC, NGX Group Visit Johannesburg Stock Exchange

A high-level delegation from Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), led by the Group Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, alongside top officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), headed by the Dire...

Maritime

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NIMASA DG Harps On Public Private Partnership Mode For Maritime...

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola has asserted that adopting the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model is essential for the infrastructural development ...

Oyetola Tasks Shippers Council On Construction Of Gateway Inland Dry...

THE Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has performed the ceremonial ground-breaking of the Gateway Inland Dry Port in Ogun.The Minister who performed the ceremony on Friday also directed the N...

At World Ports Conference, NPA Boss Seeks Support For Nigeria’s...

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has solicited the renewed support and technical synergy of the global shipping community as Nigeria finalizes moves to implement the Nati...

Nigeria Customs Partners WCO, WBG, IMF On Trade Facilitation

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is holding a five-day workshop on Post Clearance Audit...

NPA Photo News

CNG: FG Unveils N10b Credit Scheme For Vehicle Conversions

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has partnered key stakeholders to introduce the Credit Access for Light and Mobility (CALM) Fund, a N10 billion credit initiative to support Ni...

NADDC Presents Electric Vehicle To Winner Of CNG Hybrid Design...

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has handed over an Electric Vehicle donated by CIG Motors Nigeria, the “WULING 2023” to Mr. Enoch Tobilola Oluwagbemi, the winner of the CNG Hybr...

Chisco Transport Deploys New Buses, To Unveil More Branches

Chisco Transport, one of the country’s front runners in long distance passenger transportation and logistics for over 45 years, has announced the deployment of over 50 brand new luxury buses with innovative features to...

Coscharis Group Photo News

Mr Fred Amobi, Deputy Group Managing Director, Coscharis Group (left), congratulating Dr. Cosmas Maduka, President / CEO, Coscharis Group at the investiture of Dr. Maduka as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Directo...

NIPR Partners Innoson To Promote Made-In-Nigeria Products

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has partnered with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company to promote made-in-Nigeria products.This strategic partnership aims to enhance the nation’s economic growth...

Energy

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CNG: FG Unveils N10b Credit Scheme For Vehicle Conversions

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has partnered key stakeholders to introduce the Credit Access for Light and Mobility (CALM) Fund, a N10 billion credit initiative to support Ni...

Seplat CFO: ESG, Regulatory Frameworks Driving Energy Investments In Africa

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and regulatory frameworks in African countries significantly shape oil and gas investments in the continent, as they influence costs, compliance requirements, and projec...

FPSO To Increase Oil Production By 40,000 bpd

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri has commended the progress of work on the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility in Lagos, a joint venture between NNPC Limited ...

NLNG MD: New Logo Symbol Of Forward-Looking Commitment To Sustainability.

TO mark it’s 35 years of incorporation and 25 years of production, the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNG has officially unveiled a new logo, underscoring its renewed dedication to Inspiring a Sustainable Futu...

NLNG Explains New Logo

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), on Friday, in Lagos, unveiled a new logo as part of activities lined up to mark its 35th anniversary.  Unveiling the logo at colorful ceremony held at Eko Hotel and Suites, ...

Photo News

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NLNG Photo News

2024 Winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, Familoni Olubunmi (R) receives his plaque from Olakunle Osobu, Deputy MD, NLNG, at the Grand Award Night. With them are (L-R)  Prof Ahmed Yerima (Board member), Dr Philip...

NLNG Photo News

L-R: Prof Meihong Wang, Dr Olajide Otitoju and Dr Eni Oko, winners of the 2024 Nigeria Prize for Science on Friday,  October 11, 2024.

Coscharis Group Photo News

Mr Fred Amobi, Deputy Group Managing Director, Coscharis Group (left), congratulating Dr. Cosmas Maduka, President / CEO, Coscharis Group at the investiture of Dr. Maduka as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Directo...

Photo News

L-R: Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Director of Aerodrome & Airspace Standards Engr. Godwin Balang, NCAA Director of Finance & Accounts Mr Olufemi Odukoya, Ex-Director General NCAA Engr. Harold Demuren a...

Toyota By CFAO Open Day In Abuja Features Latest Land...

Toyota By CFAO, authorised distributor of Toyota vehicles in Nigeria, is hosting an Open Day event in Abuja, showcasing the All-New 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado alongside other Toyota models tailored for the Nigerian m...

Security/Safety

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Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment To War Against Illicit Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering

Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment To War Against Illicit...

Access Bank Plc has reinforced its dedication to the fight against illicit drug trafficking and money laundering, committing to a closer partnership with...
Lagos Seeks Action On Cybersecurity

Lagos Seeks Action On Cybersecurity

The Lagos State Government is joining the rest of the World to mark the Y2024 Cyber Security Awareness Month, with a challenge to...
COAS Inaugurates Kogi Military Base

COAS Inaugurates Kogi Military Base

Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has inaugurated a 94-bed Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State.The FOB, donated by Sen....

Agriculture

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Delta To Distribute Fertilizers To Oil Palm, Casava, Plantain Farmers

Delta State Government is to distribute 9,000 bags of fertilizers to farmers’ associations next week Tuesday as part of measures to boost food security and productivity in the state.Secretary to the State...

Nigeria Targets $1.5b Revenue From Halal By 2027

Nigeria has embraced the Halal economy and is hoping to leverage the opportunities to add the sum of $1.5bn to the country’s GDP by 2027, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said. Shettima revealed this as he ...

LAGOS LAUNCHES GREENHOUSE REGISTRY 

As part of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a sustainable environment, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with TPHG Technologies Limited, recently&...

Education

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Nigeria Begins New Education Curriculum January 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education on Monday announced that the new curriculum for basic education will commence across schools in the country by January 2025. The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman w...

NLNG Photo News

2024 Winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, Familoni Olubunmi (R) receives his plaque from Olakunle Osobu, Deputy MD, NLNG, at the Grand Award Night. With them are (L-R)  Prof Ahmed Yerima (Board member),...

Adeboye Appoints Ogundipe As Redeemer’s University New Governing Council Chair

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has appointed Professor Toyin Ogundipe, immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos as the new Chairman ...