Category: News

Nigeria Wades Into MTN, Union Dispute
August 19, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Wades Into MTN, Union Dispute

The Nigerian Government has waded into the trade dispute between MTN Nigeria Communication Plc and Private Telecommunication and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN).  Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, made the development public  during a meeting between the...
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Nigeria Confirms 410 New Cases Of Coronavirus
August 19, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 410 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday announced 410 new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 49,895.  According to NCDC, the new cases were recorded from 16 states of the federation...
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UNILAG: ASUU Seeks Visitation Panel
August 19, 2020 No Responses

UNILAG: ASUU Seeks Visitation Panel

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to constitute a special visitation panel to look into the purported removal of Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as Vice-Chancellor of University of Lagos.  Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi...
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Lagos Empowers 800 Rice Farmers
August 18, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Empowers 800 Rice Farmers

The Lagos State Government ( LASG) has empowered no fewer than 800 rice farmers in the state with preferred high yielding Farrow 44 seeds, new high quality knapsack sprayers, rain boots and farm coats. The State Acting Commissioner for Agriculture,...
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Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Donates N38millionTo Slum2School
August 18, 2020 No Responses

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Donates N38millionTo Slum2School

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has donated $100,000 (N38 million) to Slum2school Africa, to help cushion the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in disadvantaged communities across Nigeria.   Mr Chuks Igumbor, Managing Director and Chief Execu...
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Dollars Scarcity Worsens, Naira Drop To N480
August 18, 2020 No Responses

Dollars Scarcity Worsens, Naira Drop To N480

The scarcity of dollars at the parallel market on Tuesday in Lagos forced the Naira down to N480 to a dollar.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Pound Sterling and the Euro exchanged at N610 and N550, respectively.   Trading...
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Hyundai Donates N35m PPEs To Nigeria
August 18, 2020 No Responses

Hyundai Donates N35m PPEs To Nigeria

Hyundai Motor Company has pledged donation of medical equipment and personal protection items worth over $2.4 million to countries across the Middle East and Africa in an effort to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.    Meanwhile, Nigeria is one of...
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COVID-19 May Claim 400,000 Shipping Industry Jobs
August 18, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19 May Claim 400,000 Shipping Industry Jobs

The shipping industry could lose up to 40,000 jobs as more than 50% of the people in shipping lines work from home now due to the coronavirus pandemic, Lars Jensen, CEO, SeaIntelligence Consulting believes.   “COVID-19 has proven that our...
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Bayelsa Assembly Confirms 24 Commissioner Nominees
August 18, 2020 No Responses

Bayelsa Assembly Confirms 24 Commissioner Nominees

The Bayelsa House of Assembly on Tuesday screened and confirmed list of 24 nominees as Commissioners-designate.   The Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Abraham Ngobere, had announced receipt of the list of  24 commissioner nominees from...
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Bauchi Partners JAIZ Bank, To Boost Rice Production
August 18, 2020 No Responses

Bauchi Partners JAIZ Bank, To Boost Rice Production

Bauchi State Government is to partner JAIZ Bank and Tiamin Integrated Rice Company to boost rice production in the state.  Governor Bala Mohammed made this known when the Managing Director of JAIZ Bank, Malam Hassan Usman and Chief Executive Officer...
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Nigeria Confirms 417 Fresh Cases Of Coronavirus
August 18, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 417 Fresh Cases Of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday confirmed two deaths and   417 new cases of Coronavirus , bringing the total number of infections in the country to 49,485.   According to NCDC, the 417 new cases were reported fr...
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CAN Urges Govt To End killings In Southern Kaduna
August 18, 2020 No Responses

CAN Urges Govt To End killings In Southern Kaduna

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Monday called on the State and Federal Governments to do more to stop the continuous wastage of lives and property in Kaduna State.  The President, CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, who made the call...
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WAEC: Lagos Assembly To Monitor COVID-19 Compliance
August 18, 2020 No Responses

WAEC: Lagos Assembly To Monitor COVID-19 Compliance

The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed its Committee on Education to visit public and private schools to determine their compliance with COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Federal Government.  According to the House, the visit is necessary followin...
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NACCIMA Seeks Stronger Nigeria, Indonesia Agribusiness Ties
August 17, 2020 No Responses

NACCIMA Seeks Stronger Nigeria, Indonesia Agribusiness Ties

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called for closer ties between Nigeria and Indonesia, especially in the area of agribusiness technology.   The National President, NACCIMA,Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu,...
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