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Tuesday, 22 October 2024

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  • NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two businessmen for attempting to import and export cocaine pellets and parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis through the Lagos airport. The suspects – Okechukwu Emmanuel, Iwuagwu Ikedi Victory and Usman Grace Khadijat Olami – were nabbed at the...
  • NDDC MD: NDCCITMA Will Create Jobs, Boost Businesses - The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has stated that the formation of the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA was borne out of the need to create jobs and develop existing small-scale businesses in the region. Speaking during the NDCCITMA...
  • FG Appoints New NRC MD - The Federal Government has appointed Mr Ben Iloanusi as acting Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).This follows the retirement of Engr Fidet Okhiria, who led the corporation for eight years.Okhiria completed his second term of four years as NRC MD last Friday and retired the same day, having joined the...
  • NCDMB Signs MoU With UBEC On Smart Schools Initiative - The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the NCDMB-UBEC Smart Schools Development Initiative (NUSSDI).The MoU will enable the provision of educational infrastructure, particularly in areas with high rates of out-of-school...
  • Shettima To Represent Tinubu At CHOGM 2024 - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).VP Shettima will join King Charles of England and other world leaders from 56 member countries at the first CHOGM to be held in the...
NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport

NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two businessmen for attempting to import and export cocaine pellets and parcels of Loud,...
NDDC MD: NDCCITMA Will Create Jobs, Boost Businesses

NDDC MD: NDCCITMA Will Create Jobs, Boost Businesses

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has stated that the formation of the Niger Delta Chamber of...
FG Appoints New NRC MD

FG Appoints New NRC MD

The Federal Government has appointed Mr Ben Iloanusi as acting Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).This follows the retirement of Engr Fidet Okhiria,...

NDDC MD: NDCCITMA Will Create Jobs, Boost Businesses

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has stated that the formation of the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA wa...

FG Appoints New NRC MD

The Federal Government has appointed Mr Ben Iloanusi as acting Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).This follows the retirement of Engr Fidet Okhiria, who led the corporation for eight years.Okhiria comp...

NCDMB Signs MoU With UBEC On Smart Schools Initiative

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the NCDMB-UBEC Smart Scho...

Shettima To Represent Tinubu At CHOGM 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).VP Shettima will join King Charle...

FG Unveils Export Skills Centre In Lagos 

As part of measures to boost non-oil exports, the Federal Government has unveiled the Export Skills Acquisition Centre (ESAC) in Apapa, Lagos State. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doris Nkiruka Uzo...

Capital Market/Banking

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NCMI Holds Compliance Summit on FATF

The Nigerian Capital Market Institute (NCMI), a subsidiary of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding a compliance summit for Chief Executive Officers and Compliance Officers on Financial Action Task Forc...

Leadway Assurance Blames Gtbank For Delayed Annuity Payment

Leadway Assurance has blamed delay in the payment of September 2024 annuity on transaction challenges at Gtbank.Some Gtbank account holders are yet to receive their payments for the Month of September 2024.Leadway Assura...

AfDB Unveils $100m Investment Bank For Nigerian Youths

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank for Nigeria.  AfDB president, Akinwunmi Adesina disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at ...

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...

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

NADDC, Reps To Propel Auto Industry Through Legislation

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Delegated Legislation has expressed readiness to synergize with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) to further propel the development of the...

NNPC Retail Sensitizes 1,000 Auto Mechanics On CNG Adoption, Oleum...

As part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria, NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of the NNPC Ltd, has sensitized over...

Kia Pickup Debuts With Top-Tier Features

Kia has unveiled the final teaser video and images of the Kia Tasman ahead of the brand’s debut entry into the pickup truck market.  City Business News report that the Kia Tasman will make its world premiere ...

CNG: FG Lists Approved Conversation Workshops

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has emphasized the need to obtain standard Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion from NADDC accredited Vehicle Conversion Workshops across the country.A no...

At NATCO 2024, Carloha Projects CNG, Displays With Arrizo 5...

Carloha Nigeria, sole assembler of Chery brand of vehicles in Nigeria has consolidated its grip in the sector by demonstrating the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at the just concluded Nigerian Artisans and Technicia...

Energy

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NNPC Retail Sensitizes 1,000 Auto Mechanics On CNG Adoption, Oleum...

As part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria, NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of the NNPC Ltd, has sensitized over...

CNG: FG Lists Approved Conversation Workshops

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has emphasized the need to obtain standard Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion from NADDC accredited Vehicle Conversion Workshops across the country.A no...

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 ...

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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NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport

NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two businessmen for attempting to import and export cocaine pellets and parcels of Loud,...
FRSC Boss Tasks Special Marshals On Digitalization

FRSC Boss Tasks Special Marshals On Digitalization

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has enjoined Special Marshals of the Commission to key into the digitalization innovative...
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...

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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NCDMB Signs MoU With UBEC On Smart Schools Initiative

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the NCDMB-UBEC ...

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),...