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Friday, 3 January 2025

Bello, Onyema, Maida, Yusuf, Sheidu-Shabi For City Business News Summit

All is now set for the City Business News Summit scheduled to hold November 8, 2023 at Oriental Hotels, Lagos State.Expected at the Business Summit titled: “Repositioning Nigerian Economy: 2023 And Beyond” are financial experts, regulators,  Industrialists, among others.A statment issued…

Shortage Of Midwives May Increase To One Million By 2030, Says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that shortage of midwives will trigger an increase of one million by 2030 with serious implications for the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals.   Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organsation (WHO) Regional Director for…

OPEC Raises Nigeria’s Production Quota To 1.772mbpd For June

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised Nigeria’s oil production quota from the 1.735 million barrels per day (mbpd) target approved in May 2022 to a new target of 1.772mbpd for June 2022.   A statement issued…

Fubara Signs ₦1.1tri Rivers 2025 Budget Into Law

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the state’s 2025 budget worth N1.1 trillion into law. The budget, christened ‘Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development,’ was presented before the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State House of Assembly on December 30, 2024. This…

NNPCL Invites Obasanjo For Tour Of PH Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the Port Harcourt Refinery.  According to a statement on Thursday, the NNPCL said the move was for Obasanjo to verify the operational status of the oil processing…

Ethiopian Airlines Unveils New Airbus A350-1000

Ethiopian Airlines has welcomed new Airbus A350-1000.In a statement on Thursday, management of the Airline explained“As we step into 2025, we proudly introduce our third Airbus A350-1000. “Here’s to new journeys and unforgettable moments in the skies. “This addition enhances…

Tinubu Tasks Govs On Grassroot Development

President Bola Tinubu has tasked the 36 state governors with leading development at the grassroots, saying the financial autonomy granted to local governments is not an attempt to snatch the third tier of government from governors. The President said the…

NLC Tells FG: Withdraw Tax Bills From National Assembly

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to withdraw the controversial tax bills from the National Assembly. In his New Year message to Nigerians, especially workers, the President of NLC, Joe Ajaero said the need to withdraw…

Dominion City Gives Succor To Widows, Others In Lagos, Abuja

Celebratory cheers have continued to fill the air at some locations across Lagos State and Abuja as the Dominion City Church provides succor to alleviate the burdens of widows, the poor, the unemployed, and the vulnerable persons in society. To…

President Tinubu’s New Year Message

Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health.As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By…

Pope’s New Year Message

Pope Francis has shared a heartfelt message with the world for New Year 2025. Brotherhood is the hope for the world. The pontiff argues that this brotherhood isn’t just a catchy phrase or slogan, but is deeply rooted in the figure of Jesus Christ…

NDDC Boss Highlights Plans, Expectations For 2025

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has highlighted the plans and expectations of the Commission for 2025, stressing that the Commission will not fail President Bola Tinubu and the people of the Niger…

FRSC To Buy N870m New Duplexes For Deputy Corps Marshals

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is to buy N870million new duplexes for Deputy Corps Marshals.Details of the transaction published in the proposed budget for 2025, revealed that the apartments cost N435 million each and are five bedroom duplexes.According to…

Ardova Seals Bulk Purchase Framework With Dangote Refinery

As part of measures to guarantee supply security at affordable prices for its customers, Ardova Plc, one of Nigeria’s major integrated downstream oil and gas businesses has agreed to a bulk purchase framework with Dangote Refinery.City Business News reports thatthis…

Bankit MFB Unveils Web Banking Platform

Bankit MFB, an emerging financial institution in the Nigerian financial sector, has unveiled its web banking platform to provide customers with an additional digital channel to manage and carry out uninterrupted daily transactions on their phones, laptops and other devices.A…