Category: News

Buhari Mourns Vincent Ogbulafor
October 9, 2022 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Vincent Ogbulafor

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who passed on Friday at 73.  In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Saturday, Buhari commiserated with...
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Customers Laud AIICO Insurance’s Annuity Policy 
October 9, 2022 No Responses

Customers Laud AIICO Insurance’s Annuity Policy 

Annuity policyholders of AIICO Insurance Plc, have lauded the company for its excellent and satisfactory services.  In a statement issued on Saturday, the company’s spokesman, Mr Segun Olalandu, explained that the underwriter marked the 2022 Customer Servic...
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Insurance Industry’s Assets Hit N2.3trillion In Q2
October 8, 2022 No Responses

Insurance Industry’s Assets Hit N2.3trillion In Q2

Nigeria’s insurance industry’s total assets grew to about N2.3 trillion in the second quarter of 2022, indicating an increased growth rate of 11.9 per cent over the first quarter.  The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) made this known on Friday i...
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2023:Buhari Presents N20.5trn Budget To Joint Session Of NASS
October 8, 2022 No Responses

2023:Buhari Presents N20.5trn Budget To Joint Session Of NASS

President Muhammadu Buhari, accompanied by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and other members of the Federal Executive Council on Friday presented the 2023 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly (NASS).  Buhari, who addressed the joint se...
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Kogi Moves To Recover Obajana Cement From Dangote 
October 7, 2022 No Responses

Kogi Moves To Recover Obajana Cement From Dangote 

The Kogi Government on Thursday moved to recover Obajana Cement Plant from Dangote Company LimitedThe government’s resolution is contained in the report of the Specialised Technical Committee on the Evaluation of the Legality of the Alleged Acquisition of Ob...
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WHO Confirms 63 Ebola Cases, 29 Deaths
October 6, 2022 No Responses

WHO Confirms 63 Ebola Cases, 29 Deaths

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed 63 cases of Ebola Virus infection, including 29 deaths in Uganda, calling for clinical trials of new vaccines in the country.  WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, gave the confirmation at a news.....
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Nigeria On Alert As Ebola Resurfaces In Uganda
October 5, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria On Alert As Ebola Resurfaces In Uganda

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is aware of the ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) caused by the Sudan strain of the Ebola Virus (EV) in Uganda.  The Director-General, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, in a...
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Nigeria Re-Elected As ITU Council Member
October 4, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria Re-Elected As ITU Council Member

Nigeria has been re-elected as a Council member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency that oversees global telecommunication operations.   A statement signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC Director, Publ...
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Farmer Decries High Cost Of Fish Feeds 
October 3, 2022 No Responses

Farmer Decries High Cost Of Fish Feeds 

An Akure-based fish farmer, Mr Lanre Adekunle, has lamented the high cost of fish feeds.  Adekunle started his fish farm after benefitting from a training and empowerment programme of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)/ Livelihood ...
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Monkeypox: Nigeria Records 41 New Cases
October 3, 2022 No Responses

Monkeypox: Nigeria Records 41 New Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), reported 41 new cases of Monkeypox disease between August  29 and September 4, from 12 states of the Federation.  The NCDC via its official website on Sunday explained that the 12 states were: Lagos...
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Berger Paints Appoints Alaba Fagun As MD
October 2, 2022 No Responses

Berger Paints Appoints Alaba Fagun As MD

Berger Paints Nigeria Plc has appointed Mrs Alaba Fagun as its Managing Director, with effect from October 4, 2022. In a statement on Saturday, the Company’s Secretary, Mr Ayokunle Ayoko, explained that Fagun replaced  Mr Adeyemi Adetomiwa, wh...
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Concession Agreement: NPA Conculdes Report, Seeks FG’s  Approval 
October 1, 2022 No Responses

Concession Agreement: NPA Conculdes Report, Seeks FG’s  Approval 

The  management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), at the weekend, disclosed that the concession agreement with five terminal operators that have expired have been concluded. According to NPA, the report would be submitted to the Federal Ministry of Trans...
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Nigeria At 62: FG Pledges Improved Welfare For Workers
October 1, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria At 62: FG Pledges Improved Welfare For Workers

The Federal Government has pledged to improve the welfare of Nigerian workers as the country marked its 62nd independence.  A statement issued on Friday by Minister of Labour and Employment,  Sen. Chris Ngige, assured workers that President Muhamma...
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BRT Buses Lift 350m Passengers In 7 Years 
October 1, 2022 No Responses

BRT Buses Lift 350m Passengers In 7 Years 

The Managing Director, Primero Transport Service Limited, Mr Fola Tinubu, said the company had transported over 350 million passengers in the last seven years of its operation.  He disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).....
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