The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized reported threat by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige to outlaw warning strike and to invoke the clause of “no work no pay” in the event of the use of …
Industrial Park: Edo to collaborate with MAN
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has declared that in the next twelve months the state will establish a real industrial park with 24-hour electricity that will enhance the development of the state. Governor Obaseki said this when he received…
eleader, AnalyticsRim demonstrate new marketing support application
eleader and its Nigerian partner, AnalyticsRim Technology Services recemtly demonstrated its advanced Field Force Management/Sales Force Automation software to Nigerian IT and marketing reporters in Lagos. The solution which uses mobile phones and tablets to help manage and support all…
CMA CGM to reorganise Asia, West Africa offering
With effect from March 2017, CMA CGM Group is to streamline its product offering from 5 to 4 direct weekly services on the Asia – West Africa market with an optimised port coverage: The new development entails: Withdrawal of WAX…
FG constitutes task force on food prices
The Federal Governmrnt has constituted a Presidential Task Force to urgently consider measures that would ensure a steady flow of produce to the market and reverse recent price increases. Giving the directive on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting,…
Employment Irregularities:SEC gets one week ultimatum
The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character has given the Security and Exchange Commission, SEC, one week to correct alleged employment irregularities in the commission. The commission was directed to report back to the committee after the deadline. The…
Contributory pension scheme takes off in Edo
Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday appointed 15 pension fund administrators to undertake the enrollment of employees in the state public service in accordance with his 2017 budget presentation speech. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. John…
FG, UBA restate commitment to development of creative industry
REDTV, an online lifestyle channel that puts the spotlight on Africa with a distinct global appeal, in conjunction with The Naked Convos has premiered a new web-series titled, ‘Our Best Friend’s wedding’. REDTV is supported by the United Bank for…
FG secures $1.5b loan for Lagos-Ibadan rail project
The Federal Government has secured $1.5 billion from the China Exim Bank to begin work on the Lagos-Ibadan rail line project. Briefing the Senate Committee on Land Transport, chaired by Gbenga Ashafa, Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi explained that the…
Intels expresses support for FG’s economic agenda
Nigeria’s oil and gas logistics giant, Intels Nigeria Limited has declared full supports for the Federal Government’s drive to expand and strengthen the nation’s economic base. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Intels Nigeria Limited, Mr. Andrew Dawes, the…
Importation of Rifles: Customs declares senior officials wanted
As part of its investigation into the importation of 661 rifles into the country, the Nigeria Customs Service has declared two of its senior officers wanted. The wanted officers are Abdulahi, I, an assistant superintendent of customs (ASC), with service…
Dana bags air crew of the year award
A Dana Air crew member, Joy Odimgba recently bagged the Air Crew of the Year award at the Nigeria Aviation Awards held at Welcome Centre, Airport road Lagos. Mrs Joy Odimba, while speaking to newsmen after the award said, “I…
FirstBank gets global brands awards
First Bank of Nigeria limited has won the “Best Banking Brand, Nigeria 2016”& “Best Banking Performer, Nigeria 2016” in the Global Brands Awards. The awards are instituted to identify and recognise the significance of exceptional service delivery and reward performance…
Labour threatens to shut down NHIS
Organised Labour under the platform of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has vowed to shut down the offices of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) throughout the country including the Federal Capital Territory Abuja “unless the management…