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Tuesday, 18 February 2025

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  • Pa Edwin Clark: We Lost A True Patriot - The Board, Management, and staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, join all Nigerians in mourning the glorious exit of the foremost nationalist and Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Clark.The late Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, leader was a rare gem for the people of the Niger Delta region,...
  • FRSC At 37, Reaffirms Road Safety Commitment - The Federal Road Safety Corps Nigeria (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing road crashes and promoting road safety awareness in Nigeria, as it marked its 37th anniversary.In his address during the anniversary celebration on Tuesday in Abuja, FRSC Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed commended the founding fathers of the...
  • NCDMB Boss Visits Samsung, Africoat - The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe on Monday visited the facilities of Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN), and Africoat Nigeria Limited, a pipe coating plant, located at Takwa Bay, Lagos.A statement explained that the visit is consistent with Ogbe’s determination to assess...
  • Edwin Clark Dies At 97 - Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark has passed away at the age of 97.In a statement issued by the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, it was confirmed that Clark died on Monday night, February 17, 2025.The statement, signed by Prof. C. C....
  • TotalEnergies, ENI Seal Gas Export Agreement - TotalEnergies and ENI, on Monday signed an agreement with Cyprus and Egypt for the export of Cyprus Block 6 gas through Egypt.  Signed in the presence of President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President of Cyprus, Níkos Christodoulídis, TotalEnergies and ENI partners in Cyprus offshore Block 6 (TotalEnergies 50%,...
Pa Edwin Clark: We Lost A True Patriot

Pa Edwin Clark: We Lost A True Patriot

The Board, Management, and staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, join all Nigerians in mourning the glorious exit of the foremost...
FRSC At 37, Reaffirms Road Safety Commitment

FRSC At 37, Reaffirms Road Safety Commitment

The Federal Road Safety Corps Nigeria (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing road crashes and promoting road safety awareness in Nigeria, as...
NCDMB Boss Visits Samsung, Africoat

NCDMB Boss Visits Samsung, Africoat

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe on Monday visited the facilities of Samsung Heavy Industries...

Pa Edwin Clark: We Lost A True Patriot

The Board, Management, and staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, join all Nigerians in mourning the glorious exit of the foremost nationalist and Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Clark.The late Pan Niger ...

FRSC At 37, Reaffirms Road Safety Commitment

The Federal Road Safety Corps Nigeria (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing road crashes and promoting road safety awareness in Nigeria, as it marked its 37th anniversary.In his address during the anniversary ...

NCDMB Boss Visits Samsung, Africoat

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe on Monday visited the facilities of Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN), and Africoat Nigeria Limited, a p...

Edwin Clark Dies At 97

Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark has passed away at the age of 97.In a statement issued by the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, it was confir...

Nigeria Customs, NPA Strengthen Port Efficiency Partnership

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the importance of collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in enhancing the efficiency and c...

Capital Market/Banking

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Cardoso Seeks Stronger Economic Ties With Middle East

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has canvassed stronger economic ties with the Middle East and the Nigerian diaspora community in the region. Speaking during a meeting with Talal Al-Hum...

GTBank Removes POS Processing Fees

Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd has announced the removal of processing fees on all GTBank POS terminals, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses with cost-effective payment solutions.This initiative, which took effe...

Citibank Nigeria Appoints Mahmoud Isa-Dutse As Chairman

Dr. Mahmoud Isa-Dutse has been appointed Chairman of the Board, Citibank Nigeria Limited (Citi) following the retirement of Dr Shamsuddeen Usman, CON, OFR.   Dr. Isa-Dutse joined the Board of Citibank Nigeria L...

CBN Stops Free Withdrawals For Customers Using Other Banks’ ATMs

Charges will now apply anytime customers use the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared.   This was contained in a circular dated February 10, 2025, and addres...

Nigeria Customs Suspends Implementation Of 4% FoB Charge At Seaports

TheNigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of 4% Free-on-Board (FoB) value on imports earlier announced by the service.This is sequel to ongoing consultations with the Minister of Finance and Coord...

Maritime

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Nigeria Customs, NPA Strengthen Port Efficiency Partnership

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the importance of collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in enhancing the efficiency and c...

Journalists Honour Customs Boss, Adewale Adeniyi

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi has received the “Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024” Award, organised by the Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NMJ).During the award ceremony, ...

Photo News

The Managing Director/ CEO, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho (left), on Thursday, received the Customs Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi at the NPA Headquarters in Marina, Lagos State.

Shippers Council, Navy To Strengthen Partnership

The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Akutah Pius Ukeyima, recently received the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, led by Rear Admiral Michael Oamen, and his delegation for a ...

Shittu Leads Maritime Stakeholders To Award Dinner For Customs CG

A former National President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Chairman of Skelas Group, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, will lead maritime industry stakeholders as the Chairman to  the much-anticip...

NADDC Boss Tasks  AMDON  On Dealership Regulations

The Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin has challenged members of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON) to address the regulation of u...

Dangote Peugeot Begins 3008 GT Assembly, Unveils Landmark Pickup

Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), has commenced the assembly of the GT model of Peugeot 3008. With its 1.6 litre turbo engine, Peugeot 3008 GT has expanded the existing line-up of vehicles from the asse...

NADDC Flags Off Mechatronics Training For Technicians

To ensure skill upgrade in the Nigeria Automotive Industry, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) on Tuesday commenced Specialized Mechatronics Training and Heavy Duty Training in the six geopoli...

NADDC Team In Ondo For Mechatronics Training, Visits Gov

A delegation from the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), led by the Director General, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Orimisan A...

Third Party Insurance Enforcement Begins Nationwide

In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police Force has reiterated the enforcement of the Mandatory Third Party Insurance from February 1st, 2025.According to the Pol...

Energy

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NCDMB Boss Visits Samsung, Africoat

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe on Monday visited the facilities of Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN), and Africoat Nigeria Limited, a p...

TotalEnergies, ENI Seal Gas Export Agreement

TotalEnergies and ENI, on Monday signed an agreement with Cyprus and Egypt for the export of Cyprus Block 6 gas through Egypt.  Signed in the presence of President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President of Cyp...

NCS Intercepts 53,000 Litres Of Smuggled PMS 

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to curb the smuggling of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), recording major seizures under Operation Whirlwind in Kwara State. According to the NCS, between January 14...

Dangote Refinery Reduces Diesel Price To N1,020 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the cost of its diesel product to N1,020 per litre, down from N1,075 per litre at the gantry price, in an effort to better serve its customers and Nigerians in ...

Dangote Peugeot Begins 3008 GT Assembly, Unveils Landmark Pickup

Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), has commenced the assembly of the GT model of Peugeot 3008. With its 1.6 litre turbo engine, Peugeot 3008 GT has expanded the existing line-up of vehicles from the asse...

Photo News

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Ethiopian Airlines Photo News

Ethiopian Airlines Welcomes Vice President, Republic of Uganda, Jessica Alupo (middle) as she flies to Entebbe,Uganda

Photo News

The Managing Director/ CEO, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho (left), on Thursday, received the Customs Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi at the NPA Headquarters in Marina, Lagos State.

NPA Photo News

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho (left) receiving the Chairperson, Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Olori Vicky Haastrup at the NPA Headquarters in Ma...

NLNG Photo News

L-R: The Managing Director/CEO, Nigeria LNG, Philip Mshelbila; Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and Nigeria LNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Dr Sophia Horsfall a...

Photo News

A barrier at Carter Bridge, inward Ijora Olopa has been knocked down for the second time within 24 hours.To minimize disruptions, traffic has been diverted to the Iddo/Oyingbo route.According to the Lagos State Traffic M...

Security/Safety

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FRSC At 37, Reaffirms Road Safety Commitment

FRSC At 37, Reaffirms Road Safety Commitment

The Federal Road Safety Corps Nigeria (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing road crashes and promoting road safety awareness in Nigeria, as...
NCS Intercepts 53,000 Litres Of Smuggled PMS 

NCS Intercepts 53,000 Litres Of Smuggled PMS 

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to curb the smuggling of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), recording major seizures under Operation Whirlwind...
NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Bus Compartment

NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Bus Compartment

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted parcels of illicit drugs concealed in a specially constructed compartment of a bus. NDLEA...

Agriculture

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Expert Projects Growth For Presco, Okomu Oil In 2025

Former President of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) and Managing Director, Arthur Steven Asset Management Limited (ASAM), Olatunde Amolegbe, has projected growth for the Oil Palm Industry in 2025.Amol...

South Korean Technical Team Installs Rice Mills In Bayelsa

In furtherance of the bilateral relationship between both parties, a technical team from the Republic of South Korea has completed installation of modern rice processing mills in Bayelsa State.A statement issue...

Edo Earmarks N70b For Agric Sector In 2025

To address food insecurity and make Edo sufficient in food production, Governor Monday Okpebholo has earmarked over N70 billion for agriculture in the newly-signed Edo 2025 budget. The 2025 budget tagged, “Re...

Education

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Campus Business Journalism Awards: OOU, UI Students Excel As National...

“The art of business reporting is as serious as business itself,” emphasized Friday Ekeoba, General Editor of National Wire, as he urged campus journalists to hone their skills in this specialized field. &n...

Court Jails Ex-JAMB Staff For Fraud

Justice Bayo Taiwo of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan has convicted and sentenced one Olayiwola Oguntade to prison for fraud.Oguntade, a former staff member of the Joint Admission and Matriculation ...

Nigeria Prize For Science, Literature Open Submissions For 2025  

The Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature have opened submissions for their 2025 awards.  A statement sent to City Business News at the weekend explained that this year, the Scienc...