THE UNIT COMMANDER, RS2.114 WHARF UNIT COMMAND, ACC OO OLUMOTANMI ACCOMPANIED BY THE UNIT PROTOCOL OFFICER ARC ABIMBOLA H IDOWU, PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO ORC FISHING AND FOOD PROCESSING UNIT KIRIKIRI LIGHTER TERMINAL APAPA LAGOS,TO DISCUSS ROAD SAFETY ISSUES…
Adesina, AfDB President begins first official visit to Nigeria
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, will visit Nigeria from September 26–28, 2016, on his first official visit to the country since his appointment last year. A statement issued by AfDB explained that Adesina…
‘The Internet of Things’ will change the World, says Imudia, ALCATEL Regional Director
The Internet of Things – an ecosystem of smart, connected devices and sensors that talk to each other and take independent, automated action – is here and will become a part of our everyday lives within the next two to…
Dangote targets $20billion investment
Despite current economic challenges, Dangote Group has announced plan to invest $20billion in Nigeria and other parts of the African Continent. A statement by the group explained that Chairman of the Group, Aliko Dangote, made the commitment in New York,…
5,000 FRSC staff gets training on firearms
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has trained not less than 5,000 staff on how to handle firearms. According to the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, FRSC needs firearms for its night operations. The FRSC boss…
Oil workers threaten nationwide strike
Oil workers under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened to shut down the country if the Federal Government should carry out its plan to sell national assets to augment revenue…
Militants blow up another pipeline
Breaking a ceasefire it declared a month ago, the Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for the bombing of another oil pipeline in the Niger Delta. The group in a statement through its spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo said the group…
World Federation of Exchanges unveils Cyber Resilience Principles
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has published a set of principles around cyber resilience, intended to support and complement guidance already provided by global regulators. According to WEF, the principles have been drafted in consultation with members, following the…
Wenger hails Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Chelsea
Still celebrating, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said his team had come close to perfection after watching them mark his 20th anniversary with a 3-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday. Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil scored in the first…
NSC seeks removal of physical trade barrier in African
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ (NSC), has called for the removal of physical trade barrier in African sub-region. Bello made the call during the inauguration of the interim working committee of West Africa Road…
Hyundai Elantra makes Wards Auto List
The All New Hyundai Elantra has joined the inaugural Wards 10 Best User Experiences (UX) list. A statement from Hyundai explained that Elantra was recognized as a value leader in this year’s competition for its user-friendliness and sophistication. Vice…
FIRS targets N5.2b from new taxpayers
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is to generate not less than N5.2 Billion from 10 million new taxpayers in 2017. According to the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Babatunde Fowler, about 700,000 firms that have never paid taxes are to…
Buhari Signs Paris Agreement
President Muhammadu Buhari has described his signing of the Paris Agreement as a demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to a global effort to reverse the effect. Addressing the opening of the meeting on Taking Climate Action for Sustainable Development in…
‘Sunny Ade, a music star of his generation’
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has congratulated King Sunny Ade on his 70th birthday, describing him as a cultural icon and a trail blazer. In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, the Minister hailed King Sunny Ade’s contribution…