Category: News

NDDC Boss Harps On Partnership, Investment Opportunities Beyond Oil  
July 26, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Boss Harps On Partnership, Investment Opportunities Beyond Oil  

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is focused on deepening partnerships and promoting investments to secure the future of Niger Delta people in the years beyond oil-driven economy, Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has said.  Speaking during a three-day “Develop...
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Obaseki Appoints Andrew Okungbowa As Chief Press Secretary
July 25, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Appoints Andrew Okungbowa As Chief Press Secretary

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr. Andrew Okungbowa as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). In a statement, Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment takes immediate effect. The statement reads: “...
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NPA Raises Alarm  Over Increasing Extortion Along Port Access Road
July 25, 2023 No Responses

NPA Raises Alarm  Over Increasing Extortion Along Port Access Road

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has raised the alarm on increasing extortion along the access roads of the Lagos and Tin Can Island Port Complexes.This is coming on the heels of the clearance operations the Authority undertook on 16th to...
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Edo Based Ethanol Refinery Targets $29m Per Annum
July 25, 2023 No Responses

Edo Based Ethanol Refinery Targets $29m Per Annum

The Greenhill Ethanol Plant in Ologbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, has been projected to meet 5.8 percent of Nigeria’s ethanol needs and rake in about $29 million in revenue yearly at full capacity. The projections were...
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Obaseki: Edo’s 4-star hotel project boosts tourism receipts, enhances chances to host sporting competitions, other Int’l events
July 25, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki: Edo’s 4-star hotel project boosts tourism receipts, enhances chances to host sporting competitions, other Int’l events

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the development of a four-star hotel project in Benin City, the State capital, will boost the State’s tourism receipts and bolster the State’s chances at hosting sporting competitions and other internati...
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Lagos: 103 Dead EndSARS Victims Not From Lekki Tollgate
July 24, 2023 No Responses

Lagos: 103 Dead EndSARS Victims Not From Lekki Tollgate

The Lagos State Government, on Sunday responded to a leaked memo revealing its approval of N61,285,000 for the mass burial of 103 victims of the #EndSARS protest against police brutality in 2020. The state government said contrary to what it...
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Why Edo Govt Can’t Fix Benin-Auchi, Benin-Sapele, Other Roads, By Obaseki
July 24, 2023 No Responses

Why Edo Govt Can’t Fix Benin-Auchi, Benin-Sapele, Other Roads, By Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government cannot intervene in fixing the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Sapele Roads because the Federal Government has already awarded contracts for the repair of the roads. Obaseki disclosed this to jour...
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Edo To Meet Stakeholders On Regulation Of Petrol, Gas
July 23, 2023 No Responses

Edo To Meet Stakeholders On Regulation Of Petrol, Gas

The Edo State Government is to meet with stakeholders on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as part of steps to implement the Benin City and Edo State Regional Development Masterplans. In a statement, Commissioner for Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional ...
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Be Security Conscious, Osun Governor Counsels Residents
July 23, 2023 No Responses

Be Security Conscious, Osun Governor Counsels Residents

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has advised Osun residents to be security conscious even as he assured that his administration has taken security precautions to secure the state. In a message to people of Osun state on Saturday, Governor...
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No Vessel Caught Fire At Ports & Cargo Handling Services
July 22, 2023 No Responses

No Vessel Caught Fire At Ports & Cargo Handling Services

Management of Ports & Cargo Handling Services Ltd., at Tin Can Island Port, on Friday, said that no vessel caught fire at its terminal. Group Head, Corporate Communications, SIFAX Group, Mr Olumuyiwa Akande, said: “Our attention has been drawn to...
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NNPCL Pays N123b Interim Dividend To FAAC
July 22, 2023 No Responses

NNPCL Pays N123b Interim Dividend To FAAC

As part of measures to consolidate its post Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 status as an income generating company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Thursday commenced the payment of interim dividend and PSC profit oil into the...
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NGX Reclassifies Fidelity Bank As Medium Price Stock
July 22, 2023 No Responses

NGX Reclassifies Fidelity Bank As Medium Price Stock

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced the reclassification of Fidelity Bank Plc from Small price stock to Medium price stock.  NGX in a statement explained that Rule 15.29 of the Rulebook of The Exchange, 2015 (Dealing Members’ Rules) notes that...
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India Bans Rice Exports
July 21, 2023 No Responses

India Bans Rice Exports

India has outlawed the export of non-basmati white rice in an attempt to ward off looming domestic price spikes. BBC report that heavy rains have hurt crops in the country and rice prices have risen by more than 11% over...
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Eleven Jostle For $100,000 Nigeria Prize For Literature
July 21, 2023 No Responses

Eleven Jostle For $100,000 Nigeria Prize For Literature

The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature on Thursday announced the longlist of 11 drawn from 143 plays in the running for the 2023 edition of the prize. The genre in focus is Drama.The literature prize is sponsored...
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