Category: News

Senate To Facilitate Return Of SON To Seaports
March 2, 2020 No Responses

Senate To Facilitate Return Of SON To Seaports

The Senate Committee on Industries has restated its commitment to return the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) officials to the nation’s seaports. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries, Sen. Bayo Osinowo, in a statement expressed displeasure at the absence of...
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Pa Kasumu Dies At 66
March 2, 2020 No Responses

Pa Kasumu Dies At 66

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu, popularly known as Pa Kasumu has died after an illness. The news of his death was announced by Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola through her Instagram account. According to Daramola, the news was broken to her...
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2019: MTN Nigeria Declares N4.97 Final Dividend, To Invest N600b In Network
March 1, 2020 No Responses

2019: MTN Nigeria Declares N4.97 Final Dividend, To Invest N600b In Network

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has declared a final dividend of N4.97 per share for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2019 just as it declared to invest N600 billion in network in the next three years. Mr Ferdi Moolman, the...
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Diri: Expect My Cabinet In Three Months
March 1, 2020 No Responses

Diri: Expect My Cabinet In Three Months

Governor  Douye Diri of Bayelsa says he will constitute his cabinet “in the next three months”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Diri disclosed this at a Thanksgiving Service held at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House,...
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US Confirms First Coronavirus Death
March 1, 2020 No Responses

US Confirms First Coronavirus Death

The US has reported its first death from the new coronavirus, in the north-west state of Washington. Officials said the patient was a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. President Donald Trump said more cases were “likely” but...
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Ikeja Electric Appoints Folake Soetan CEO
February 29, 2020 No Responses

Ikeja Electric Appoints Folake Soetan CEO

 Ikeja Electric Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs Folake Soetan as its Acting Chief Executive Officer. The electricity distribution company made the announcement in a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Felix Ofulue.  ...
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Nigeria Confirms First Coronavirus Case
February 28, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms First Coronavirus Case

Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed  first case of Coronavirus after an Italian national tested positive to the virus. The case was confirmed on Thursday.“The case is an Italian citizen who entered Nigeria on the 25th of February from...
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FG Approves N32b For Roads, Aviation, Water Projects
February 27, 2020 No Responses

FG Approves N32b For Roads, Aviation, Water Projects

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved N32 billion for projects under the Works and Housing, Water Resources and Aviation ministries. Briefing Journalists on Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, ...
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Diri: Supreme Court Only Affirmed God’s Judgment
February 27, 2020 No Responses

Diri: Supreme Court Only Affirmed God’s Judgment

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling was only affirmation of God’s judgement, which paved the way for him to emerge victorious. Senator Diri also said that there is no victor no vanquished as the...
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Coronavirus Costing Shipping Industry $350m A Week
February 27, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus Costing Shipping Industry $350m A Week

The impact of the outbreak of the coronavirus is estimated to be costing the shipping industry USD 350 million a week in lost revenues, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). The virus outbreak is having a significant impact...
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More Flights Suspended Over Coronavirus
February 26, 2020 No Responses

More Flights Suspended Over Coronavirus

Gulf states have imposed more flight restrictions in an effort to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended all flights to and from Iran apart from Tehran. Bahrain has also suspended...
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Nigeria’s Salvation Lies In Decentralisation Of Federal Powers
February 26, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria’s Salvation Lies In Decentralisation Of Federal Powers

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has offered a fresh impetus on how true federalism can solve the current security challenges bedeviling Nigeria and put the country on the path of accelerated development. Sanwo-Olu said decentralisation of some ex...
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FG Approves $20 Million Tech Fund For Young Innovators
February 26, 2020 No Responses

FG Approves $20 Million Tech Fund For Young Innovators

In furtherance of the Buhari administration’s drive to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Bank of Industry has approved a $20M technology fund for young innovators, while the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is offering a N90 Billion...
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Nigeria Begins N46.83b Agric Scheme In Niger Delta
February 25, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Begins N46.83b Agric Scheme In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Government has engaged 140 trainees to support the take-off of $129.17m (N46.83 billion) agricultural scheme in the Niger Delta region. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, disclosed this at the Livelihood Improvement Family...
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