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December 22, 2021 No Responses

INEC Discovers 14,665 Multiple Registrations In FCT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, said it discovered 14,665 multiple registrations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The number, it said, was among 42,986 Nigerians who completed their Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the FCT. INEC Chairman,...

December 22, 2021 No Responses

Unity Bank Bags NYSC Youth Empowerment Award

In recognition of Unity Bank Plc’s contribution to the growth of entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has named the lender “Icon of Youth Empowerment” in an award presented to the Bank during the Skills Acquisiti...

December 22, 2021 No Responses

Obaseki: Edo Has The Largest Oil Palm Plantation Under Cultivation In Nigeria

With the cultivation of 120,000 hectares, Edo State has the largest oil palm plantation under cultivation in Nigeria, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said Obaseki said this during a visit by members of the Plantation Owners Forum of Nigeria...

December 22, 2021 No Responses

MSC Offers €5.7b To Buy Bolloré Africa Logistics

Swiss container shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has submitted an offer to acquire 100% of Bolloré Africa Logistics, comprising all of the Bolloré Group’s transport and logistics activities in Africa. Bolloré Africa Logistics, a s...

December 22, 2021 No Responses

Panama Canal Modifies Tolls For Passenger Ships

Starting from February 2022, the Panama Canal will modify its toll structure for passenger vessels. On December 15, 2021, following the recommendation from the ACP Board of Directors, the Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama officially approved modif...

December 21, 2021 No Responses

Lagos Signs N137.3b Bond Issuance For Key Infrastructural Projects

The Lagos State Government on Monday signed the issuance of N137.3 billion bond, aimed at executing key infrastructural projects in the state. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Ikeja, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that the conclusion ...

December 21, 2021 No Responses

2021: Nigeria Customs Revenue Hits N2.3tri

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Monday, disclosed that it has so far generated N2.3 trillion revenue into the federation account in 2021. In his presentation at a stakeholders/media engagement on trade facilitation in Lagos, &...

December 21, 2021 No Responses

Winners Emerge In Fidelity Bank’s GAIM Season 5 Draw

As part of measures to enhance savings culture, Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the first set of millionaires from its recently launched fifth season of its savings promo, “Get Alert in Millions (GAIM 5)”. Opening the live draw event, which...

December 21, 2021 No Responses

FAAN Assures Air Travellers Of Safety, Security

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travelers and other airport users of safety, security and comfort, as the yuletide holidays approach. A statement issued by General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu said: &#...

December 21, 2021 No Responses

INEC Seeks N305b For 2023 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday presented a budget of N305 billion for the 2023 general elections to the National Assembly. Its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the presentation to the Senate Committee on Appropriations...

December 20, 2021 No Responses

Nigeria Inaugurates Technical Committee On Sorghum Varieties

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has inaugurated a technical committee to streamline the existing Sorghum varieties in the country as part of measures to meet food and industrial demands. A statement issued on Sunday by Modu...

December 20, 2021 No Responses

Bishop Kukah Celebrates 45 Years Of Priesthood

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, on Sunday, celebrated 45 years of priesthood and 10 years as bishop of the diocese. Addressing the congregation at Catholic Church in Sokoto, Kukah used the occasion to thank his parents and the...

December 20, 2021 No Responses

NRC Increase Train Trips On Lagos-Ibadan Route

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has increased the number of train trips between Lagos and Ibadan to four times daily with effect from Monday. The increase will run for three weeks to accommodate expected upsurge in passenger traffic during the...

December 20, 2021 No Responses

SEC Nigeria Photo News

Director, DG,s Office, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Isyaku Tilde, Director General, SEC , Lamido Yuguda, Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services, SEC Mr Ibrahim Boyi, Executive Commis...