Category: News

FG, States, LGAs Share N640.3b
February 19, 2021 No Responses

FG, States, LGAs Share N640.3b

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N640.310 billion to the three tiers of government for January. Mr Hassan Dodo, the Director of Information, Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, said this was made known in a communique...
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NDDC Partners BPP On Procurement Reforms
February 19, 2021 No Responses

NDDC Partners BPP On Procurement Reforms

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is collaborating with the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, to train management and procurement liaison officers on ways to change and reform the Commission’s procurement processes.   The NDDC Interim ...
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Ogbechie Denies Alleged Plan To Assassinate Nwoko
February 19, 2021 No Responses

Ogbechie Denies Alleged Plan To Assassinate Nwoko

Oil and Gas entrepreneur,Gabriel Ogbechie has described alleged plans to assasinate Businessman, Ned Nwoko as a hoax.   In a statement, Ogbechie said: “My attention has been drawn to several publications in the print and social media wherein N...
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LADOL MD At Ehingbeti Lagos Economic Summit, Seeks Support For Private Sector
February 19, 2021 No Responses

LADOL MD At Ehingbeti Lagos Economic Summit, Seeks Support For Private Sector

Lagos State can take a share of a new $12 trillion market by creating a level playing field that enables private sector companies to compete and grow sustainable businesses, Managing Director, LADOL Free Zone, Dr. Amy Jadesimi, has stated   Dr....
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Customs Impounds 2,021 Bags Of Rice, 333 Packs of Cannabis, Others
February 18, 2021 No Responses

Customs Impounds 2,021 Bags Of Rice, 333 Packs of Cannabis, Others

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi Command, seized N320 million worth of contraband between January and December 2020. Briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi, the Customs Area Comptroller, Hafiz Kalla, said that the activities of the command in 20...
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NTA To Display NSE Ticker Tape
February 18, 2021 No Responses

NTA To Display NSE Ticker Tape

Investors and viewers of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) stations will now be able to see the daily price information of securities trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The NSE Chief Executive Officer, Mr Oscar Onyema, said this at...
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NDDC Plans Post Graduate Scholarships In Nigerian Universities
February 17, 2021 No Responses

NDDC Plans Post Graduate Scholarships In Nigerian Universities

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has concluded plans to run its post graduate scholarship programme in Nigerian universities, especially those in the Niger Delta region.   This was disclosed by the NDDC Interim Administrator, Mr. Efiong ...
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Cross River Engages 10,000 Youths In Cocoa Farming
February 17, 2021 No Responses

Cross River Engages 10,000 Youths In Cocoa Farming

The Special Adviser to Gov. Ben Ayade on Cocoa development, Dr Oscar Ofuka, on Tuesday said since 2018 the Cross River Government has engaged about 10,000 youths in cocoa farming. Ofuka said this in Calabar when he received  Peace Ambassado...
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LCCI Tasks Africa On Trade Opportunities Under Okonjo-Iweala
February 16, 2021 No Responses

LCCI Tasks Africa On Trade Opportunities Under Okonjo-Iweala

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged African governments to shore up their capacity for international competitiveness to fully harness the opportunities offered by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Director-General, LCCI, Dr Muda ...
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WAEC Withholds 5,548 Results Over Exam Malpractices
February 16, 2021 No Responses

WAEC Withholds 5,548 Results Over Exam Malpractices

Results of 5,548 candidates who participated at the 2020 Second Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates have been withheld over various cases of malpractice. Mr Patrick Areghan, Head of National Office (...
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NCAN: Nigeria Produces 120,000tonnes Of Cashew Annually
February 16, 2021 No Responses

NCAN: Nigeria Produces 120,000tonnes Of Cashew Annually

Nigeria produces 120,000 tonnes of cashew annually, Mr Ojo Ajanaku, the National President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), said on Monday. Speaking on Monday at a workshop on cashew apple processing held in Auchi, Edo State, Ajamaku s...
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Lagos Begins Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign
February 15, 2021 No Responses

Lagos Begins Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign

The Lagos State Government is to commence a two-week free mass anti-rabies vaccination campaign February 16th, 2021.  The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, explained on Sunday that the campaign is scheduled to co...
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JBS Foundation Begins Registration Of Elderly People In Lagos
February 15, 2021 No Responses

JBS Foundation Begins Registration Of Elderly People In Lagos

JBS Elderly Health & Wellbeing Foundation Africa (JBS Foundation)on January 11, 2021 commenced the registration of Impoverished elderly people living in Africa, starting from Lagos, Nigeria. A statement issued by the group explained that the “most vulner...
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NAFDAC Reads Riot Act To Fraudulent Clearing Agents, Importers
February 15, 2021 No Responses

NAFDAC Reads Riot Act To Fraudulent Clearing Agents, Importers

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com   — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has read the riot act to clearing agents and importers operating at the nation’s ports.   The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji...
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