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‘Construction Of Bonny Deep Seaport To Commence Soon’
September 4, 2021 No Responses

‘Construction Of Bonny Deep Seaport To Commence Soon’

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says work will soon commence for the construction of Bonny Deep Seaport.  Amaechi, in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations,  Ministry of Transport, Mr Eric Ojiekwe, disclosed this when...
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Fernandez Defeats Naomi Osaka
September 4, 2021 No Responses

Fernandez Defeats Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka’s US Open title defence is over as she fell in the third round to a stunning performance by Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez. The 18-year-old Fernandez capitalised as Osaka lost her cool to craft a remarkable 5-7 7-6 (7-2)...
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Access Bank Declares N86.93b Profit In Six Months
September 3, 2021 No Responses

Access Bank Declares N86.93b Profit In Six Months

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Access Bank Plc has reported Profit After Tax (PAT) of N86.93 billion, against N61.03 billion in the comparative period of 2020.    The bank’s interim financial statement signed by the Company Secretary,...
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Police Recover Stolen Dangote Truck, 900 Bags Of Cement
September 3, 2021 No Responses

Police Recover Stolen Dangote Truck, 900 Bags Of Cement

The Delta Police Command has confirmed the recovery of an articulated vehicle laden with 900 bags of cement which was allegedly stolen last Tuesday by robbers at Okpella in Edo.  Command spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe explained in a statement on Thur...
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CAC Unveils New Forms Of Business Registrations
September 3, 2021 No Responses

CAC Unveils New Forms Of Business Registrations

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has commenced the registration of two new forms of business registrations pursuant to CAMA, 2020. Alhaji Garba Abubakar, CAC’s Registrar General, announced this in a statement signed by Mr Rasheed Mahe, CAC’s Head of ...
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Shippers’ Council Boss Harps On Benefits Of AfCFTA
September 3, 2021 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Harps On Benefits Of AfCFTA

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Emmanuel Jime, on Thursday listed key issues to be addressed to make Nigeria a maritime hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).  Jime made the recommendations at a sensitisa...
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Maritime Organisation Reports Drop In Piracy Within Gulf Of Guinea
September 3, 2021 No Responses

Maritime Organisation Reports Drop In Piracy Within Gulf Of Guinea

Citing a recent report of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Jason Gbassa on Thursday reported a drop in piracy within the Gulf of Guinea.   Gbassa said this through the C...
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Mbappe To Miss Next France Qualifiers
September 3, 2021 No Responses

Mbappe To Miss Next France Qualifiers

Kylian Mbappe will miss France’s next two FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a calf injury and has left the team camp, the national federation FFF said on Thursday. Mbappe suffered the injury during the world champions’ 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina...
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FEC Approves N84.6b For Airports’ Projects, Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Road
September 2, 2021 No Responses

FEC Approves N84.6b For Airports’ Projects, Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Road

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over N5 billion for various contracts in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Katsina airports.  The meeting of the Council, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday, also approved the....
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UNICEF, Traditional Rulers Decry High Prevalence Of FGM In Osun
September 2, 2021 No Responses

UNICEF, Traditional Rulers Decry High Prevalence Of FGM In Osun

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), traditional rulers and other stakeholders, have decried the high prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practice in Osun State and called for its eradication.  They made the call at an engagement progr...
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Air Peace, NFF Seal Four-Year Partnership
September 2, 2021 No Responses

Air Peace, NFF Seal Four-Year Partnership

Air Peace on Wednesday in Lagos signed a four-year contract with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) as the official airline of the national football team.  NFF President, Mr Amaju Pinnick, who led an NFF team for the signing, praised the...
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Theatre Commander Seeks More Collaboration With FRSC, Others
September 2, 2021 No Responses

Theatre Commander Seeks More Collaboration With FRSC, Others

The Theatre Commander, “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for more collaboration with Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders in the fight against insurgency.  Musa made the call Wednesday in Maiduguri when h...
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Mobile Phone Users Hit 5.3b Worldwide
September 2, 2021 No Responses

Mobile Phone Users Hit 5.3b Worldwide

Although the COVID-19 caused the worst smartphone market contraction in history, the total number of mobile phone users continues growing with no signs of stopping any time soon.  According to data presented by StockApps.com, the number of people usi...
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Customs Impounds N643.73m Worth Of Donkey Hides, Skin, Charcoal
September 2, 2021 No Responses

Customs Impounds N643.73m Worth Of Donkey Hides, Skin, Charcoal

Operatives of the Comptroller General of Customs Strike Force, Zone A, have intercepted N643.73 million worth of poisonous Donkey hides and skin, charcoal and wood already positioned for export in Lagos. All the seizures were already stored in a warehouse...
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