Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged as the sole candidate for the role of director-general at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The WTO said the former Nigerian finance minister agreed to a second term for the organisation’s top job. “Nominations for…
Archbishop Kaigama’s Address At Veritas University 13th Convocation
ADDRESS BY ARCHBISHOP IGNATIUS A. KAIGAMA, CHANCELLOR, VERITAS UNIVERSITY, ABUJA, DURING THE 13TH CONVOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY, ON THE 9TH NOVEMBER, 2024. PROTOCOLS I most heartily welcome all of you to the 13th convocation ceremony of Veritas University, Abuja, as…
NLNG Bags FIRS’ Most Compliant Taxpayer Award
Nigeria LNG has received the prestigious award of Most Compliant Taxpayer by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at the 2024 FIRS Day, which took place during the Lagos International Trade Fair.This recognition is part of the FIRS Compliant Taxpayer…
NPA To Link Export Processing Terminal, Domestic Warehouse
To facilitate Port-Hinterland connectivity and create pathways for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Saturday, said it planned to link the Export Processing Terminals (EPTs), with the Domestic Export Warehouse (DEW).This was disclosed by…
NPA Firemen Promptly Extinguish APMT Crane Fire, No Life Lost
A fire incident, which was reported at the APMT Apapa Terminal, Saturday morning has been professionally extinguished by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) firemen with the help of other sister agencies in the port.The fire which erupted from one of…
Ecobank Nigeria Partners ECOWAS,To Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Ecobank has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women-led and women-focused businesses by providing them with the financial tools and value-added solutions needed to reach their full potential and succeed. Mr. Tunde Dawodu, Divisional Head for FCT and the North at…
Kano Budgets N549b For 2025
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Friday, presented a proposed 2025 budget worth N549,160,417,663.00 billion to the state house of assembly. According to the Governor, the priorities of his administration for 2025 are human capital and infrastructural development. He explained…
Access Bank UK Expands Footprint With New Hong Kong Branch
The Access Bank UK Limited has unveiled its Hong Kong branch (a restricted licence bank). A statement explained that the expansion represents a key milestone in the bank’s global growth strategy “and underscores our commitment to serving clients in the…
FRSC To Travelers: Report Reckless Driving To Curb Accidents
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Friday called on travelers to report reckless driving on roads to reduce accidents during the 2024 ember months. The commission made the call as it concluded a series of activities for its nationwide…
Gender-Based Discrimination: Hassan Bello Offers Free Legal Support For Maritime Women
The Principal Partner of Justicia Legal Practitioners, Barr. Hassan Bello has offered free legal counsel and support to Nigerian women in maritime who are victims of gender-based discrimination in the workplace.Bello, who is also a former Executive Secretary of Nigerian…
Ladies Of St. Mulumba Holds 46th Annual Convention
The 46th Annual Convention of Ladies Of St. Mulumba (LSM) Nigeria has commenced in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.The theme of the convention is: “Women Taking Responsibility for the Future: Role of LSM as Christian Women.”The annual LSM convention is…
PTML Command Generates N288.3b
The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated a revenue of N288,392,717,427.00 from January to 6th November, 2024 which is 34.8% higher than the N213,914,304,888.11 that was realized from January to October…
NAJA Holds Annual Auto Awards December 11
The Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has concluded plans to hold the 2024 Auto Awards December 11, 2024, at the Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos State.City Business News online reports that the event will begin at 6:00 PM, with attendees…
Emotions As Obaseki Dissolves EXCO
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, presided over an emotionally charged valedictory session of the State Executive Council (EXCO), dissolving members of the cabinet as his tenure winds down on November 12, 2024.The EXCO session, held in…