Category: News

Oil Palm Growers Seek Support For NIFOR
September 29, 2020 No Responses

Oil Palm Growers Seek Support For NIFOR

The Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN) has called on the Federal Government to provide adequate funding for the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR).   According to the group, NIFOR is the bedrock for repositioning the sector for...
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Water Projects Gulp N18.80b In Katsina
September 29, 2020 No Responses

Water Projects Gulp N18.80b In Katsina

Katsina State Government has spent the sum of N18,798,640,116. 83 on the provision of portable drinking water in urban areas of the state since the inception of the administration of Governor  Aminu Masari in 2015.  The State Commissioner for Wa...
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Cassava Farmers Want Soft Loans To Boost Garri Production
September 29, 2020 No Responses

Cassava Farmers Want Soft Loans To Boost Garri Production

Some Cassava farmers in Dangara community, Kwali Area Council, FCT, have called on the Federal Government, to provide soft loans for farmers to enable them boost garri production in the area. Cassava is a tap root with long tuberous edible...
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TStv Rolls Out Pay Per View Digital TV
September 29, 2020 No Responses

TStv Rolls Out Pay Per View Digital TV

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has pledged to give necessary support to TStv Africa as the indigenous digital satellite TV service begins full operation with pay per view model on Oct. 1. The Acting Director-General of NBC, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba...
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Labour Suspends Nationwide Strike
September 28, 2020 No Responses

Labour Suspends Nationwide Strike

Following agreement reached with the Federal Government, the Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC)  and Trade Union Congress, TUC have suspended  planned nationwide strike earlier scheduled to commence on Monday.   Part of the agreement ...
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Nigeria Records Two deaths, 126 New Cases Of Coronavirus
September 28, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Records Two deaths, 126 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced two deaths and 126 new cases of Coronavirus. According to NCDC, the 126 new cases were recorded in 12 states, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 58,324. The NCDC...
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Minister Appoints Stephanie Linus National OPS-WASH Ambassador
September 28, 2020 No Responses

Minister Appoints Stephanie Linus National OPS-WASH Ambassador

The Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu has appointed Stephanie Linus National OPS-WASH Ambassador. A statement explained that the appointment is the highest form of recognition given by OPS-WASH (Organized Private Sector in Water, Sanitation ...
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Nigeria Orders Deportation Of Ten Egyptians, Seven Sri-Lankans, Others
September 26, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Orders Deportation Of Ten Egyptians, Seven Sri-Lankans, Others

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the deportation of ten Egyptians and seven Sri-Lankans with immediate effect.  Public Relations Officer, Nigeira Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Sunday James, in a  statement on Friday explained the M...
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China Explains New Visa Guidelines
September 26, 2020 No Responses

China Explains New Visa Guidelines

The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the National Immigration Administration has issued new Visa guidelines as part of measures to prevent and curtail epidemic.  The Embassy of China in Nigeria in a statement posted on its Facebook page on Friday said:“Effe...
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Ganduje Cautions NBA Against Ethnic, Religious Chauvinism
September 26, 2020 No Responses

Ganduje Cautions NBA Against Ethnic, Religious Chauvinism

Governor of Kano State. Abdullahi Ganduje has cautioned the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), not to allow ethnic and religious bigotry to tear it apart.  Ganduje made the call in a statement signed by Malam Muhammad Garba, the state’s Commissioner of...
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NAHCO Takes Delivery Of N1b Ground Support Equipment
September 25, 2020 No Responses

NAHCO Takes Delivery Of N1b Ground Support Equipment

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, (NAHCO) has taken delivery of another set of ground support equipment valued at about N1billion.   The development form part of the 3.6-billion-naira equipment proposed in 2019 for injection into the company to aid...
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Lagos Seeks Monthly Payment Of House Rent
September 25, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Seeks Monthly Payment Of House Rent

The Lagos State Government has called on stakeholders in real estate sector to work out modalities for residents to pay house rents on monthly basis instead of yearly.  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the call on Thursday in...
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FG Approves N12b For Construction Of Ohafia–Arochukwu Road
September 24, 2020 No Responses

FG Approves N12b For Construction Of Ohafia–Arochukwu Road

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N12 billion for the construction of the Section two of the Ohafia to Arochukwu road in Abia State.  The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, stated this at the end of the...
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Lagos Graduates 6,252 From Skills Acquisition Centres
September 24, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Graduates 6,252 From Skills Acquisition Centres

The Lagos State Government has advised 6,252 graduating students from its 18 Skill Acquisition Centres to use the skills acquired to create opportunities for self employment. Speaking at the Year 2019 Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu u...
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