The Federal Government through the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has pledged to reverse over $1 billion annually loss to imported vehicle components. NADDC Director-General, Joseph Osanipin stated this on Monday during the Midas NFX Software Automotive Design…
Tinubu Swears In New Ministers
President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians that his administration’s economic recovery plan was on the right path to realizing the nation’s dreams and aspirations.The President stated this at the State House while inaugurating seven new Ministers after their confirmation…
Diri To NDDC: Consult States On Projects
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure proper consultation with state governments in the Niger Delta region before executing projects.A statement issued byDaniel Alabrah,Chief Press Secretary to the…
IGP At 92nd INTERPOL GENERAL Assembly In UK, Harps On Global Networking For Improved Policing
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun and other delegates from Nigeria have joined other Heads of Police Agencies and Police Chiefs from the 196 INTERPOL member countries to attend the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly at Glasgow, United Kingdom…
Quincy Jones, Music Titan Dies At 91
Quincy Jones, musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many others, is dead, aged 91.Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air.“Tonight, with full but broken…
Oando Reports N60.3b Profit, N2.9tri Revenue In 2023
Oando Plc has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N60.3 billion in its audited financials for the year ended December 31, 2023.City Business News online reports that within the period, the company recorded a 43 per cent increase in…
Customs Facilitates First Shipment From Nigeria To Kenya Under AfCFTA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has facilitated Nigeria’s first shipment to Kenya, with Lucky Fibres, a subsidiary of the Tolaram Group, becoming one of the first companies to ship goods to Kenya under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement…
Shippers’ Council Boss Lauds Staff, Harps On Maritime Logistics, Infrastructure, AfCFTA, Others
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Pius Akutah has commended staff for their dedication and selfless service to the Council especially in the last one year under his leadership.Akutah made the submissions on Sunday in Lagos while…
NDLEA Seizes N4.5b Cocaine At Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has curtailed efforts by members of an international drug syndicate operating between Brazil, Ethiopia and Nigeria to smuggle into Nigeria 845 wraps of cocaine weighing 18.72 kilogrammes through Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos….
APC Sweeps All Chairmanship Positions In Nasarawa, Cross River
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the chairmanship positions in the local government elections conducted in Nasarawa State and Cross River State on Saturday. In Nasarawa, the ruling party was declared the winner of the chairmanship poll in…
Q3: Access Holdings Declares N3.4tri Gross Revenue
Access Holdings Plc has announced its unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.According to the foremost financial institution, gross revenue for the nine-month period rose by 114.5% year-on-year, climbing from ₦1.6 trillion in 2023 to ₦3.4 trillion…
Dangote Refinery: We Sell At N960/litre Into Ships, N990 For Trucks
Dangote Refinery, on Sunday disclosed that it is selling petrol at a reduced rate of N960 per liter for supply via ships and N990 per liter for supply via trucks.A statement issued by Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony…
Obaseki Leads Thanksgiving To Mark End Of Tenure
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday, led members of the State’s Executive Council (EXCO), religious and political leaders and other stakeholders to a thanksgiving service to mark the end of his 8-year stint as governor of Edo…
UN In Nigeria: Charting A Path Towards A Brighter Future
By Mohamed Malick Fall The indescribable destruction caused by the first and second world wars led many to desire an international organization dedicated to maintaining world peace.The United Nations (UN) was therefore established on 24 October 1945, to maintain international…