Category: News

Diri Extols Sylva’s Contribution To Bayelsa’s Development
December 21, 2020 No Responses

Diri Extols Sylva’s Contribution To Bayelsa’s Development

Former Governor of Bayelsa State and now Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has been extolled for his immense contributions to the development of Bayelsa.  Gov. Douye Diri stated this on Saturday night, during a grand reception...
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Minister, NPA Boss Harp On Early Completion Of Rail Projects At Seaport
December 20, 2020 No Responses

Minister, NPA Boss Harp On Early Completion Of Rail Projects At Seaport

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday urged the Management of APM Terminal, Apapa Port to provide right of way for the Chinese Civil Engineering Construction Corporation to finish the laying of the standard gauge track. ...
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Okomu Oil Rewards 87 Staff With Long Service Awards
December 20, 2020 No Responses

Okomu Oil Rewards 87 Staff With Long Service Awards

A strong institution and motivated staff are veritable tools for speedy development and growth of any organization, Managing Director, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, Dr Graham Hefer, has said   Hefer said this at the company’s 2020...
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Akwa Ibom Targets 300,000 Jobs With $4.6b Ibom Deep Seaport
December 20, 2020 No Responses

Akwa Ibom Targets 300,000 Jobs With $4.6b Ibom Deep Seaport

Akwa Ibom State Government on Saturday said the approval of  $4.6 billion by the Federal Government to build Ibom Deep Seaport (IDSP) will create jobs for over 300,000 teeming youths in the state. Mr Akan Okon, the Commissioner for Economic...
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COVID-19 Claims 1,500 Teachers
December 19, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19 Claims 1,500 Teachers

COVID-19 took a huge toll on South Africa’s education system as 1,493 teachers succumbed to the virus this year, said Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshega. The minister said the 2020 academic year was most challenging due to the disruption caused...
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FIRS Tasks States Revenue Boards On Technology
December 19, 2020 No Responses

FIRS Tasks States Revenue Boards On Technology

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged states board of internal revenue service to leverage the use of technology to boost tax collection across the country.  The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Mr Muhammad Nami, gave the advice at the...
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Minister, Stakeholders To Meet January 19th Over Congestion At Seaport
December 19, 2020 No Responses

Minister, Stakeholders To Meet January 19th Over Congestion At Seaport

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday inspected the Tincan Island terminal in Lagos, in the bid to resolve the lingering congestion at the port.  The Minister visited the Tincan port with the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports...
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Obiano Dethrones Three Traditional Rulers
December 19, 2020 No Responses

Obiano Dethrones Three Traditional Rulers

Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has withdrawn the certificates of appointment of three traditional rulers in the state and also reinstated five others.  Chief Greg Obi, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affair...
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Sokoto Seeks N30b Loan From Access Bank
December 18, 2020 No Responses

Sokoto Seeks N30b Loan From Access Bank

Sokoto State Governor,  Aminu Tambuwal has requested the approval of the State House of Assembly to secure N30 billion loan facility from Access Bank to part fund the 2021 Budget.  Tambuwal, in a letter dated Dec. 16, addressed to the Speaker,.....
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Anxiety As Nigeria Confirms 1,145 New Coronavirus Cases
December 18, 2020 No Responses

Anxiety As Nigeria Confirms 1,145 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 1,145 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)  in the country.  According to NCDC, the figure is the highest ever infection recorded in one day since recordkeeping of COVID-19 commence...
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FRSC Warns Road Users Against Violation Of Traffic Rules, COVID-19 Protocol
December 18, 2020 No Responses

FRSC Warns Road Users Against Violation Of Traffic Rules, COVID-19 Protocol

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned road users to abide by traffic rules and regulations, and the COVID-19 protocol during the Christmas and New Year period. Dr Kayode Olagunju, the RS4 Zonal Commanding Officer, and Assistant Co...
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Jubilation In Seme As Nigeria Reopens Four Land Borders
December 17, 2020 No Responses

Jubilation In Seme As Nigeria Reopens Four Land Borders

There was jubilation in Seme, near Badagry, Lagos State, on Wednesday as Federal Government of Nigeria  ordered the reopening of four land borders across the country. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, annou...
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LCCI, MAN, Others Laud Decision To Reopen Land Borders
December 17, 2020 No Responses

LCCI, MAN, Others Laud Decision To Reopen Land Borders

Industrialists on Wednesday lauded the federal government’s decision to reopen the nation’s land borders, which had been closed in 2019 to curb smuggling of goods and weapons. The industrialists reacted to the government’s announcement of the immedi...
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Imo Budgets N346b For 2021
December 17, 2020 No Responses

Imo Budgets N346b For 2021

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Wednesday presented a N346.16 billion budget for the 2021 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly.  The budget titled “Budget of Wealth Creation” is made up of N74.66 billion recurrent expenditure and...
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