100 MSMEs Secure Export Certifications

100 MSMEs Secure Export Certifications

Over 100 Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSME) have received export certifications to qualify them for the export of their products, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), disclosed on Sunday in Jos, Plateau State.   The Executive Director of NEPC, Dr...
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Ecobank Reiterates Support For Creative Industry

Ecobank Reiterates Support For Creative Industry

The Managing Director and Regional Executive, Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Bolaji Lawal has assured that the Bank will continue to provide a platform for harnessing and powering the creative industry in Nigeria. The Managing Director made this pledge at the Photog...
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AFRIMA Fetes Jurors At Annual Patrons‘ Dinner

AFRIMA Fetes Jurors At Annual Patrons‘ Dinner

It was an exciting blend of glitz, glam and euphoria as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) hosted its annual patron’s dinner with the jury members on Wednesday, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event, which feted stakeholders in Africa’s creative economy,...
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NPA Generates N172b Revenue In Six Months

NPA Generates N172b Revenue In Six Months

Between January and June 2022, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) generated N172.286 billion in revenue.Within the same period, the Authority remitted N78.497 billion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) of the federation.Giving details of the  half-year 2...
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Kwara Customs Area Command Gets New Comptroller

Kwara Customs Area Command Gets New Comptroller

Newly posted Area Comptroller of Customs, Kwara Area Command, Mr Aliyu Bello, on Thursday assumed duty in Ilorin, Kwara State.  Bello, who was deployed from Zone A Headquarters, took over the mantle of leadership from Comptroller Hussaini  Ahmed.  A...
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Monkeypox Cases Top 35,000 In 92 Countries 

Monkeypox Cases Top 35,000 In 92 Countries 

The Director General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Wednesday, disclosed that monkeypox infections continue to rise globally, with more than 35,000 cases across 92 countries and territories, and 12 deaths.  Speaking at a news...
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Test Run Of Lagos Blue Line Rail Project Begins December

Test Run Of Lagos Blue Line Rail Project Begins December

The test run of the Lagos Blue Rail Line train service project is to commence December 2022.   Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this in Marina on Wednesday at the launch of the last track beam (T-beam) for the blue line...
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NPA Seeks Partnership With Media 

NPA Seeks Partnership With Media 

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has solicited partnership with the media as part of measures to positively project its activities, particularly at the Calabar Port to Nigerians and the world.  The NPA Calabar Port Manager, Chief Festus Olumati, said th...
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Toyota Suspends Operations At Sichuan Plant

Toyota Suspends Operations At Sichuan Plant

Toyota Motor Corp has suspended operations at its plant in China’s Sichuan province after local authorities issued an order to conserve electricity. Toyota’s joint venture plant in the city of Chengdu has ceased operations until Saturday, a company spokesp...
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Tinubu In Closed Door Meeting With Obasanjo In Abeokuta  

Tinubu In Closed Door Meeting With Obasanjo In Abeokuta  

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday held a closed door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State.   Tinubu, who arrived at the Obasanjo’s residence inside the Olusegun...
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NIMASA DG Discusses Water Security Agenda With CDS  

NIMASA DG Discusses Water Security Agenda With CDS  

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh (right) discussing issues of national security with the Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The Dire...
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Kidnappers: Osun Alerts Residents To Be Security Conscious 

Kidnappers: Osun Alerts Residents To Be Security Conscious 

The Osun Government has alerted residents in the state to be security conscious following reports of attacks by suspected kidnappers disguised as commercial transporters.   The State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbem...
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Customs Intercept 119,940 Litres Of Petrol

Customs Intercept 119,940 Litres Of Petrol

The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 119,940 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, at the Badagry border creeks.   The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Bello Jibo, made this known at a...
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Blackout In Lagos As Electricity Workers Begin Strike  

Blackout In Lagos As Electricity Workers Begin Strike  

There was blackout across Lagos State on Wednesday following the nationwide strike by electricity workers under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE).   Ikeja Electric Plc and Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirme...
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