Following their partial compliance and written commitments to remedy all identified deficiencies of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reopened three jetties and port facilities recently closed. …
African Food Festival: Ayade, Ita-Giwa, others laud Dangote
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade has commemded Dangote Industries ltd for sponsoring the maiden edition of African Food festival Calabar. Declaring the festival open, the Governor who was represented by his wife, Dr. Linda Ayade lauded the exemplary attitude of…
Oliseh gets coaching job at Dutch club
Former Super Eagles Coach Sunday Oliseh is returning to club management ten months after he resigned as handler of the Nigerian national team. Oliseh is the new coach of Fortuna Sittard, a second division football club in Holland. The Dutch…
Coal discovered in Sokoto
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu tambuwal has disclosed that coal in commercial deposits had been discovered in the state. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Tambuwal described the discovery as a major boost to Federal Government efforts at…
FG canvasses support for victorious troops
The Federal Government has congratulated the gallant troops of the Nigerian military for finally seizing the Sambisa Forest from the Boko Haram terrorists and securing the North-east, paving the way for Sunday’s re-opening of two strategic roads in Borno State. In a…
George Michael dies at 53
Singer George Michael has died at the age of 53, his publicist has said. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have “passed away peacefully…
Ambode tasks youth on N25b ETF
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has advised the youths and entrepreneurs in the State to take full advantage of the N25billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) initiative of his administration to grow their businesses. The Governor who spoke in…
Buhari pledges to tackle poverty
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the resolved of the Federal Government to tackle poverty across the country by stimulating the economy. In his chrismas message on Saturday, Buhari urged Nigerians not to lose hope, but seek divine intervention for the…
Pope Francis: Christmas ‘hostage to materialism’
(BBC) Pope Francis has said that the true meaning of Christmas is being drowned out by materialism. During a high-security Christmas Mass at the Vatican, the head of the Roman Catholic Church also denounced the continuing suffering of children. He…
Audi Q8 SUV flagship debuts
Audi will debut a near-production concept for its Q8 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) flagship at the Detroit auto show next month. The Q8 will compete with the upcoming BMW X7 coupe-styled, full-size SUV. The concept has the “typical spaciousness of…
NIMASA elevates eight Deputy Directors, others
The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of 76 Management Staff of the Agency to their next grade levels. The promotions were approved at the 34th meeting of the Board…
Again, Total Nigeria is recipient of Solar Grant
In 2015, Total Nigeria Plc was the recipient of a solar grant awarded by the Solar Nigeria Programme, an initiative of the UK’s Department for International Development. Total Nigeria has been able to deliver exceptionally on Awango by Total’s…
Lack of counter-part funds from FG stalls retirees’ benefits
Organized Labour under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has urged the Federal Government to release its counter-part funds to the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) so that thousands of retired Public Servants can be paid…
‘Digital Switch Over to provide N100b boost for Nollywood distribution network’
The Digital Switch Over (DSO) in Broadcasting is set to create a N100 billion per annum FreeTV distribution network for Nollywood, among a number of positive spin-offs, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday. Speaking at the…