NDDC Extends Free Healthcare To Cross-River Communities

NDDC Extends Free Healthcare To Cross-River Communities

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has taken the first phase of its Free Healthcare Programme, which it relaunched on June 16, 2024, to the General Hospital, Akamkpa in Cross River State for the benefit of people in the rural...
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Shipping Firm Budgets $37.1m To Fund Green Transition

Shipping Firm Budgets $37.1m To Fund Green Transition

Finland-based shipping company ESL Shipping has completed the sale of two Supramax vessels to support its journey towards green shipping. The vessels, Arkadia and Kumpula, were sold to companies belonging to the Turkish shipping and logistics group HGF Denizci...
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More Stakeholders Back Auto Industry Summit

More Stakeholders Back Auto Industry Summit

As momentum gathers for the maiden edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) scheduled to hold at Radisson Lagos, GRA Ikeja, on June 27, 2024, more stakeholders in the automotive sector have expressed their support for the event.  Already,...
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Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Otunba Kayode Fasae; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade; Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji; and CEO of YSJ Limited, Oluwayemisi Joluwe ; during the flag off of Youth in Agriculture Pla...
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NDLEA Impounds N4.7b Cocaine

NDLEA Impounds N4.7b Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clampdown on a cartel controlled by alleged drug baron and his sister, seizing cocaine and methamphetamine worth over N4.1 billion. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Media and...
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SIFAX Shipping Partners ECU Worldwide to Boost LCL Export

SIFAX Shipping Partners ECU Worldwide to Boost LCL Export

SIFAX Shipping Company Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has sealed a partnership deal with ECU Worldwide, the world’s number one LCL player, to boost export activities from Nigeria.A statement issued at the weekend explained that Less-than-Container Loa...
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Train 7: NLNG Reaffirms Commitment, Benefits To Nigerians

Train 7: NLNG Reaffirms Commitment, Benefits To Nigerians

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering economic benefits through the Train 7 project on Bonny Island.Speaking at a reconvened session of the Senate and House of Representatives’ Joint Committee on Gas (the Committee), offi...
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Cholera: Lagos Confirms 15 Deaths, Activates Emergency Centre

Cholera: Lagos Confirms 15 Deaths, Activates Emergency Centre

Following the initial alert and advisory issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Health on the cholera outbreak, the Lagos State Government has activated its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos.  According to ...
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rises To 33.95 Per Cent 

Nigeria’s Inflation Rises To 33.95 Per Cent 

Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 33.95 per cent in May 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed in its latest data. According to the NBS Consumer Price Index report released on Saturday, this represents an increase of 0.26% points...
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Ecobank’s “Adire Lagos” Opens With Over 100 Exhibitors

Ecobank’s “Adire Lagos” Opens With Over 100 Exhibitors

The annual Ecobank “Adire Lagos” exhibition has taken off in grand style with over 100 exhibitors showcasing their wares.  The 4-day fair which opened June 14 and ends 17th, is taking place at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) complex...
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Shippers’ Council Lauds Terminal Operator For Automation Investment

Shippers’ Council Lauds Terminal Operator For Automation Investment

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has lauded the West Africa Container Terminal for its investment in automation. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NSC, Akutah Ukeyima, gave the commendation during his recent visit to the terminal in Onne Port,...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide  Sanwo-Olu (Right) on Friday received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Wing of the Muritala Muhammadu International Airport, Lagos ahead of Sallah celebration
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EFCC, FBI Strengthen Partnership

EFCC, FBI Strengthen Partnership

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)on Friday, June 14, 2024 brokered a renewed strategic alliance towards tackling the menace of internet crimes and other waves of emerging and old crimes that are of...
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Customs Impounds N4.1b Hard Drugs Imported From Canada, India At Tin-Can Island Port

Customs Impounds N4.1b Hard Drugs Imported From Canada, India At Tin-Can Island Port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin-Can Island Customs Command has impounded hard drugs and unwholesome pharmaceutical products worth N4.1billion imported from India and Canada.Briefing Journalists inside the Tin-Can Island Port on Friday, Comptroller Gener...
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