L-R: Edo State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo with Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a thank you visit by the governor-elect at the Lagos House, Marina, on Saturday, 28 September 2024.
FG Rolls Out 2,000 CNG Powered Tricycles
The Ministry of Youth Development has unveiled plans to launch the first phase of a project to distribute 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to young Nigerians on October 1, 2024. Briefing Journalists on Friday, Minister of State for Youth…
Tinubu Appoints Seven Executive Directors For NTA
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed seven executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). According to a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the appointees are: Ayo Adewuyi…
Lagos Seals Orchid Shopping Centre
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed off Orchid Shopping Center’s premises located along Orchid Road, Eti-Osa. A statement shared on X.com on Friday by the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, accused the Centre…
NDDC Trains 200 Women, Youth Farmers
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has concluded the training of 200 women and youths in Livestock Farming and Agro-Processing at the Okiemutie Farms in Eku Amukpe, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking during the closing ceremony of…
NDIC: Why We Have Not Paid Some Depositors Of Heritage Bank
The Managing Director, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Mr. Bello Hassan, has disclosed that some of the Insured Depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank are yet to be paid due to failure to provide necessary information of alternative bank accounts. Speaking…
Access Holdings Donates Over ₦1b To Borno Flood Victims
In a demonstration of its commitment to community support, Access Holdings Plc has announced a donation of over ₦1 billion to assist with relief and recovery efforts in Maiduguri, through its banking vertical – Access Bank Plc.The announcement was made…
WMD: Nigeria Mulls Technological Investments, Alternative Fuels For Safe Shipping
The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has assured that the Federal Government will increase investments in new technologies and alternative fuels to ensure safe shipping operations in the country.Oyetola, who was represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary,…
Niger Delta Chamber Of Commerce Takes Off with Sensitisation
The Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDDCITMA, a platform to enhance the growth of entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta region, has been formally flagged off by the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC,…
AT World Maritime Day, NPA Boss Harps On Automation, To Deploy PCS
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, represented by the Executive Director, Engineering and Technical Services, Engr. Ibrahim Abba, on Thursday in Lagos, joined industry stakeholders to celebrate this year’s World Maritime Day. The Managing Director, while…
FG To Direct NIMASA, NPA To Collect Fees, Charges In Naira
The Federal Government is proposing that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) begin collecting charges, fees, fines and others in Naira rather than in foreign currencies.The Special Adviser to the President on…
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L-R: Chairman, Oriental Energy Resources, Mohammed Indimi; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Fatima Aliko Dangote; Co-Chair, Africa Center, Chelsea Clinton; President/CE, DIL, Aliko Dangote; Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates; Commissioner For…
CBN Allocates $20,000 To Each BDC At ₦1,590/$
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the sale of $20,000 to each of the eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the country at the rate of N1,590/$. In a circular to all Bureau De Change operators dated…