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July 21, 2020 No Responses

NPA Seeks More Truck Parks Outside Seaport Environment

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated need for more truck terminals outside seaport environment. Speaking at the 14th Annual Business Law e-conference, Bala Usman also explained that NPA is not responsible for providing truck...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Heritage Bank Upgrades HB ‘Padie’ Mobile App

Heritage Bank has upgraded its HB ‘Padie’ mobile application to HB ‘Padie’ 2.0, which comes with new improved features for convenient, quick, secure and affordable way for seamless 24/7 banking transaction. A statement explained that the HB ‘...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Farmers Laud CBN’s Ban On Maize Importation

Farmers under the aegis of Maize Growers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN) on Sunday applauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stopping maize importation to boost local production. Some of the farmers, who spoke with the News...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Labour Commends FIRS Over Increase In Revenue Generation

Organised Labour under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has commended the management team of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for considerably boosting Federal Government revenue via stamp duty collection just as it...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

SEC Nigeria Pledges To Attract More Investors

Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Lamido Yuguda at the weekend, pledged the determination of the current management of the Commission to make the capital market more accessible to Nigerians in a bid to attract more investors. &nbs...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Advocates Tougher Sanctions Against Untrained,Uncertified Boat Skippers

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)has vowed to go tougher with untrained and uncertified boat skippers, who often ignored safety procedures and endanger the passengers’ lives. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

UTME: Institutions To Begin First, Second Choice Admissions Aug 21

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all tertiary institutions to begin the conduct of the first and second choice admissions from August 21. The board gave the directive in the 2020 admission guidelines released in Abuja by...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Industrialist Implores Youths On Palm Kernel Business

An Entrepreneur, Mr Charles Emmanuel, has urged Nigerian youths to tap into Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) business as part of measures to be self-reliant and contribute to the nation’s development. The entrepreneur made the call in an interview with the...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Volkswagen Projects Mild Growth

German automaker, Volkswagen AG expects a slight growth in China’s premium car segment this year despite a slide in broader market sales, a senior executive said.Volkswagen Group‘s China chief, Stephan Woellenstein, made the remarks to reporter...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Police Rescue 14 Kidnapped Women In Katsina

The Police Command in Katsina has rescued 14 kidnapped women and recovered 90 animals.Police spokesman, Mr Gambo Isah, a police superintendent, said this in a statement on Saturday.He said: “On Saturday at about1:00hours, the DPO Dutsinma, led Operation Puff...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Kogi To Establish Rice Mill

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has promised to establish a rice mill in Ibaji Local Government Area of the state in honour late John Abbah, a legislator from the area. Bello made the promise in Ejule-Ojebe, the hometown of late...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

INEC Publishes Final List Of Candidates For Edo Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the Sept. 19 Governorship Election in Edo State. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and...

July 18, 2020 No Responses

Ekiti Bans Traditional Festivals

Ekiti Government on Saturday directed traditional rulers in towns and villages to either postpone or cancel for the rest of the year, all pending local festivals in their domains to curb the spread of Coronavirus. The State Coordinator of COVID-19...

July 18, 2020 No Responses

Oyo To Clamp Down On Illegal Travel Agencies

Oyo Government will soon begin registration of all travel agencies in the state to curtail the spate of human trafficking being perpetrated by illegal agencies who take advantage of vulnerable Nigerians. Mrs Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, the Senior Sp...