Adamawa Records 149 Rape Cases In Ten Months

Adamawa Records 149 Rape Cases In Ten Months

The Permanent Secretary, Adamawa Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Saso Ali,  has disclosed that 149 cases of rape were recorded in the last 10 months in the state.  In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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FAAN Training School Hosts First ICAO Sponsored Aviation Security Instructors Certification Course

FAAN Training School Hosts First ICAO Sponsored Aviation Security Instructors Certification Course

The training school of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)  has successfully held the first-ever International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Aviation Security Instructors Certification Course in English.    A statement issued...
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Air Peace Boosts Operations with 2 New Airbus 320 Aircraft

Air Peace Boosts Operations with 2 New Airbus 320 Aircraft

West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has taken delivery of two Airbus 320s to boost its domestic and regional operations, especially as Yuletide approaches. The two 162-seater aircraft, with 12 Business Class seats and 150 Economy seats each...
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Oil Dips, Awaits OPEC+ Response To U.S.-Led Oil Release

Oil Dips, Awaits OPEC+ Response To U.S.-Led Oil Release

Oil prices ticked lower on Thursday with investors waiting to see how major producers respond to the emergency crude release by major consuming countries designed to cool the market, even as data pointed to healthy U.S. fuel demand. U.S. West Texas...
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Edo Sensitizes Residents Against Illegal Logging

Edo Sensitizes Residents Against Illegal Logging

Edo government on Thursday, took to some major streets in Benin and communities hosting the state’s forest reserves to sensitize the residents against illegal logging and bush burning.  The Acting Team leader, Edo State Oil Palm Programme Implementation...
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NCC Tasks Licensees On Efficient Operation

NCC Tasks Licensees On Efficient Operation

The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) on Thursday said it was making moves to ensure that licensees operate at optimal strength. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umaru Danbatta, made this known during a two-day ‘Talk to the Regulator’ Consult...
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APPEALS Project Teams Visit Direct Beneficiaries In Kogi

APPEALS Project Teams Visit Direct Beneficiaries In Kogi

As part of the ongoing Pre-Mission exercise in Kogi State being led by the Project Operations Manager, Dr. Salisu Garba, APPEALS Project teams have visited direct beneficiaries of the project across different parts of the state to see first-hand how...
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Ecobank Secures €100m Credit Facility From EIB

Ecobank Secures €100m Credit Facility From EIB

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com   Ecobank Group has signed €100 million credit facility with the European Investment Bank (EIB).    A statement explained that the six year facility affirms joint Ecobank Group and EIB targe...
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Customs FOUC  Impounds  Armoured vehicle, Others Worth N300m

Customs FOUC Impounds Armoured vehicle, Others Worth N300m

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ (FOUC) has seized an armoured Lexus LX570 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)  without End User Certificate and other contraband goods worth N318,154,742 million.  Mr Ali Ibrahim...
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SON Seals Plastic Firm In Lagos

SON Seals Plastic Firm In Lagos

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has sealed a plastic company and arrested three persons for producing harmful plastics.  According to the Director-General, SON, Farouk Salim, the enforcement exercise was part of the efforts by the agency to re...
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AMCON Boss Receives ‘Public Integrity Award 2021’ Plaque

AMCON Boss Receives ‘Public Integrity Award 2021’ Plaque

The Managing Director/CEO of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) who recently won the “Public Integrity Award 2021,” at the maiden edition of the New Telegraph Newspaper Awards 2021 in Lagos has been presented with the award plaque.  ...
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PDP Congratulates Atiku @ 75

PDP Congratulates Atiku @ 75

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, as he marked his 75th birthday.  The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Thursday, said it was proud of...
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NLC Rejects Planned Petrol Price Increase

NLC Rejects Planned Petrol Price Increase

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to consider options to help the country embrace developmental governance and accountable leadership while rejecting the planned petroleum price increase.  NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wa...
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Okomu Oil Meets 29 Host Communities, Presents 2021 Bursary To 37 Students

Okomu Oil Meets 29 Host Communities, Presents 2021 Bursary To 37 Students

As part of measures to sustain cordial working relationship, the Management of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, on Wednesday, met with its 29 host communities.   The company also used the opportunity to present N90,000 cheque each to 37 students of...
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