The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has retained its top ranking in business efficiency and transparency among ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), as captured in the latest evaluative assessment by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).In the…
Mpox: Lagos Activates Emergency Centre
In a proactive response to the growing global concern over the Mpox virus, particularly the newly identified Clade 1B variant, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a series of comprehensive public health initiatives. Briefing Journalists, the State Commissioner for Health,…
Tinubu To Visit China, Hold Talks With Xi Jinping
President Bola Tinubu will hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation Summit between September 4 and 6, 2024. Tinubu will visit China to represent the West African bloc ECOWAS at the Summit….
Reps At Port & Cargo, To Partner Oyetola On Port Concession Renewal
The House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation has assured port stakeholders of the readiness of the committee to collaborate with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, to resolve the port concession renewal.This assurance was…
Niger Lifts Ban On Mining
Niger State Government has suspended its ban on mining activities in the state, a year after Governor Umaru Bago placed the restriction. Acting Governor Yakubu Garba announced the suspension at the Government House in Minna, outlining the conditions for mining…
Obaseki: Our Master Plan Is Not A Political Document
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the Benin City and Edo State Regional Development Plan is not a political document but a guide to succeeding administrations to chart the continuous development and growth of the State. The…
LNG: NNPC Expands Global Market Footprint To Japan, China
In line with its strategic vision to be a dynamic and reliable global energy supplier of choice, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commenced shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes to Japan and China on Delivered…
Tinubu Appoints New Directors-General Of NIA, DSS
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA.Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of…
Court Of Appeals Reaffirms Asue Ighodalo As Edo Guber Candidate
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reaffirmed the nomination of Dr. Asue Ighodalo as Governorship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in Edo State.In a unanimous judgement delivered by Justice Musali JCA on Monday, August 26, 2024 in…
NDLEA Intercepts N2.2b Codeine Bottles At Seaport
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted no fewer than 1,596 cartons of codeine-based syrup containing 319,200 bottles of the opioid worth N2.2 billion in street value. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy,…
Asue Ighodalo Vows To Tackle Insecurity, Boost Agriculture, Marine Economy, Others
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 21st Governorship Election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo has outlined his vision to address poverty and insecurity and improve economic development. He aims to make Edo a model of good…
Why I Resigned As NIA DG, By Ahmed Abubakar
The Director General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Abubakar, on Saturday tendered his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu. Briefing journalists at the State House after meeting with President Tinubu, the former NIA boss cited personal and family issues as…
Ogun, Oyo Get More CNG Conversion Centers
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has launched nine additional conversion centers to the 55 existing conversion centers in Oyo and Ogun States. The launch of the nine CNG conversion centers in Oyo and Ogun States took place on…
Shippers’ Council Unveils Digital Platform
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has unveiled its Electronic Regulatory Process Portal (ERPP),l.a digital platform designed to enhance According to NSC, platform is designed to regulate functions and promote efficiency in the port sector.The initiative is also expected to save…