NLC Rejects Planned Petrol Price Increase

NLC Rejects Planned Petrol Price Increase

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to consider options to help the country embrace developmental governance and accountable leadership while rejecting the planned petroleum price increase.  NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, made the call in a statement...
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Okomu Oil Meets 29 Host Communities, Presents 2021 Bursary To 37 Students

Okomu Oil Meets 29 Host Communities, Presents 2021 Bursary To 37 Students

As part of measures to sustain cordial working relationship, the Management of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, on Wednesday, met with its 29 host communities.   The company also used the opportunity to present N90,000 cheque each to 37 students of...
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SIFAX Group, Head Communications Bag BrandCom Awards

SIFAX Group, Head Communications Bag BrandCom Awards

For its phenomenal growth and impactful service delivery in the course of the year, SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services and Hospitality, has won the Most Outst...
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Kogi Lauds APPEALS Project

Kogi Lauds APPEALS Project

Kogi State Government says the Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) project (APPEALS) has recorded more successes and achievements than any other project implemented in the state.   The Deputy Governo...
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APPEALS 7th ISM Pre-Mission Kicks Off In States

APPEALS 7th ISM Pre-Mission Kicks Off In States

The National Coordination Office of the APPEALS Project has commenced a Pre-Mission exercise in the Participating States ahead of the World Bank 7th Implementation Support Mission scheduled to begin in December 2021.   The Pre-Mission which commenced simulta...
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Customs Strike Force Impounds Unprocessed Wood, Charcoal

Customs Strike Force Impounds Unprocessed Wood, Charcoal

The Strike Force unit of the Nigeria Customs Service, Zone ‘A’ has shifted focus from import to identifying export irregularities as it announced fresh seizure of unprocessed wood, charcoal and coal.  This is as the unit disclosed that it made...
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5G: Danbatta Urges African Govts To Invest In Infrastructure

5G: Danbatta Urges African Govts To Invest In Infrastructure

The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), Prof. Umaru Danbatta,  on Tuesday urged African countries to invest in the right infrastructure to facilitate the deployment of 5G services.  Danbatta made the appeal during ...
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Niger Spends N5b On Security In Two Years

The Niger Government said it spent more than N5 billion in the last two years on general security in the state.  Alhaji Ahmed Matane, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), said this while addressing Journalists in Minna on Tuesday. ...
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WAEC Releases 2021 WASSCE Results, Hikes Fees To N18,000

WAEC Releases 2021 WASSCE Results, Hikes Fees To N18,000

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has increased registration fees for school candidates for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from N13,950 to N18,000, beginning from 2022.  WAEC Head of National Office (HNO), Mr Patric...
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NRC Receives 24 Bids For Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe e-Ticketing Solutions

NRC Receives 24 Bids For Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe e-Ticketing Solutions

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has received a total of 24 bids on open requests for the Lagos/Ibadan and Warri/Itakpe e-ticketing solutions for standards gauge railway operations under  Public/Private/Partnership (PPP) arraignment.  The Managing Direct...
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APPEALS Targets 15 Cottage Centres In Lagos

APPEALS Targets 15 Cottage Centres In Lagos

The Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project is constructing 15 aggregation and cottage processing centres in three value chains in the state.  The state Project Coordinator, Lagos APPEALS,...
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AMCON Boss, Kuru, Wins New Telegraph ‘Public Integrity Award’

AMCON Boss, Kuru, Wins New Telegraph ‘Public Integrity Award’

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, at the weekend won the maiden edition of the New Telegraph Newspapers “Public Integrity Award 2021.”   The organ...
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TETFund Seeks More Research Investments In Varsities

TETFund Seeks More Research Investments In Varsities

Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, has called for more investments in research in the country’s universities. Bogoro made the call while delivering a lecture marking the 12th Founder’s Day and 9th Convocati...
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Niger State Bans Sale Of Motorcycles

Niger State Bans Sale Of Motorcycles

Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani-Bello has banned the sale of motorcycles in the state.  Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Matane, explained in a statement on Saturday that the ban resulted from incessant security challenges in some parts of....
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