Segun Odegbami has joined the race for FIFA Presidency. The election is expected to produce the successor of Joseph Sepp Blatter as President of the World soccer-governing body. Candidates have until October 26, 2015 to come forward to signify interest….
Nigeria exports N2.1trillion petroleum products in Q2
The Federal Government exported not less than N2.1trillion petroleum products in the second quarter of this year (2015). Information put together by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) explained that this represents a 73.7 per cent of the value of…
Customs generates N20.1b at MMIA
BETWEEN January and July, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMAI) Command generated N20.111 billion revenue. Also within the period, the command the Lagos airport command of NCS said it collected over N5.209 billion in…
Dangote cement targets 100 tonnes by 2020
THE President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has announced plans to increase his cement plants’ capacity to 100 million tonnes by 2020. Dangote explained that Africa needs to deliberately improve its per capita consumption of cement in order to aid…
FG puts food imports under scrutiny
IMPORT policy of staple food such as rice, wheat and fish is to be reviewed by the Federal Government as part of measure to ensure self-sufficiency in food production. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr….
‘$18.5 b Centenary City Project to create 250,000 jobs’
CITING skill acquisition, job creation and economic development, President Muhammadu Buhari has backed the $18.5 billion Centenary City Project. Recently, Buhari summoned the Governing Board of the Project, chaired by the former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar and his…
Police appoints first female spokesperson
NIGERIA POLICE GETS FIRST FEMALE FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER *As IGP Appoints New Principal Staff Officer In his determination to advance change over stasis, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, fdc, NPM has appointed Acting ACP Olabisi…
NIMASA UNVEILS NEW SEAFARER’S MEDICAL CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced new Seafarer’s Medical Certification Documents in compliance with extant requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) 1998 as amended. Presenting the…
Buhari appoints SSG, Customs boss, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following appointments: Engr. Babachir David Lawal – Secretary to the Government of the Federation Alhaji Abba Kyari – Chief of Staff to the President Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd.) – Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service Mr. Kure Martin Abeshi – Comptroller-General, Nigerian…
NNPC cancels crude oil delivery contract to refineries
AS part of measure to boost operational efficiency, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has cancelled contracts for supply of crude oil to refineries. In a statement issued by General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Ohi Alegbe, NNPC explained that…
FIRS pledges to boosts tax revenue
THE Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has pledged to raise the nation’s tax revenue. Speaking in Abuja on assumption of office, the Acting Chairman, Mr Babatunde Fowler said the agency would work with all relevant stakeholders. A statement issued by…
Dangote Cement, FBN Holdings, others join NSE premium index board
Foremost listed firms, Dangote cement Plc, FBN Holdings Plc and Zenith International Bank Plc have joined new Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Premium Board and the associated Premium Board Index. The firms were cleared based on market capitalisation of N2.87 trillion,…
Customs redeploys Comptrollers
PRESS STATEMENT As part of the new resolve to tighten border security and pursue vigorously the achievement of 2015 revenue target, the Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr. John Atte MFR has approved the redeployment of 5 Customs Comptrollers. The affected…
Ministry inaugurates committee on national carrier
The Permanent Secretary in the ministry of aviation, Binta Bello, has inaugurated the committee on the establishment of the country’s flag carrier. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Bello charged members of the committees to pursue the assignment with all…