Category: News

Makinde Appoints Special Assistants On ICT, Youth, Sports
October 19, 2019 No Responses

Makinde Appoints Special Assistants On ICT, Youth, Sports

Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of two Special Assistants on Information Communication Technology(ICT)/ E- Governance and Youth and Sports. A statement issued on Friday, in Ibadan, by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the Governor,...
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Suzuki Lowers 2019-2020 Sales Estimates
October 18, 2019 No Responses

Suzuki Lowers 2019-2020 Sales Estimates

Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has revised its consolidated business forecast for the current financial year by lowering net sales estimates by 10.3 per cent due to slowdown in the Indian automobile market and decline in production in Japan.The company said...
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Adulterated Palm Oil: EFCC Hands Over 26 Suspects To NAFDAC
October 18, 2019 No Responses

Adulterated Palm Oil: EFCC Hands Over 26 Suspects To NAFDAC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe Zonal Office, has arrested 26 suspects for allegedly adulterating palm oil, and handed them over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).Mr Michael Wetkas, the Head...
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Oyo To Spend N8b On Iwo Road Interchange Expansion
October 18, 2019 No Responses

Oyo To Spend N8b On Iwo Road Interchange Expansion

Governor  Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that about N8 billion will be spent on the expansion of Iwo-Road interchange in Ibadan, the state capital.Makinde, who made this known on Friday, when he visited Adogba Central Mosque at Iwo-Road,...
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Thirty Blind Students Benefit From SIFAX ICT Training
October 18, 2019 No Responses

Thirty Blind Students Benefit From SIFAX ICT Training

Thirty blind students have benefitted from a digital/ICT skill training programme sponsored by SIFAX Group. The training was done in conjunction with the Initiative for National Growth Africa, a non-governmental organization that caters for the less privileged...
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Nigeria To Impose Taxes On Soft Drinks
October 18, 2019 No Responses

Nigeria To Impose Taxes On Soft Drinks

The Nigerian Government is to impose taxes on soft drinks, the Minister of Finance, Budget and Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed on Thursday. In an interactive session with Journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual Meetings of the International.....
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Sanwo-Olu, Okonkwo Implore Market Leaders On Infrastructure Development
October 18, 2019 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu, Okonkwo Implore Market Leaders On Infrastructure Development

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, met with market leaders from Alaba, Trade Fair axis in Lagos West senatorial district. The consultative meeting, which was at the instance of the Governor and coordinated by the Managing Director Fideli...
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy A10s, A20s, A30s In Nigeria
October 18, 2019 No Responses

Samsung Unveils Galaxy A10s, A20s, A30s In Nigeria

Samsung on Thursday unveiled new members of the Galaxy A Series smartphones – the Galaxy A10s, A20s and A30s.  According to Samsung, the new devices offer upgrades to essential features, made even more powerful with more value for the new...
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British Ports Welcome Brexit Deal
October 18, 2019 No Responses

British Ports Welcome Brexit Deal

The British Ports Association (BPA) has reservedly welcomed the news that a Brexit deal was agreed on Thursday  between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Under the new deal, Northern Ireland will remain part of the UK’s customs territory...
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Buhari Orders Probe Of NDDC
October 17, 2019 No Responses

Buhari Orders Probe Of NDDC

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a forensic audit of the operations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from 2001 to 2019.The president gave the directive when he received governors of the states in the Niger Delta area, led by...
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Daewoo Secures $762m Contract For Five Containerships
October 17, 2019 No Responses

Daewoo Secures $762m Contract For Five Containerships

South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has received a contract for the construction of five large containerships.Signed on October 14, the contract is worth KRW 903.9 billion (about USD 762 million), DSME said in a stock e...
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W Initiative Explains Agenda For Health Month
October 17, 2019 No Responses

W Initiative Explains Agenda For Health Month

The W Initiative, a flagship women empowerment programme from Access Bank Plc, has announced plans for its 2019 W Health Month aimed at improving community awareness on health issues that affect women and their families by bridging knowledge gap, providing...
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Alleged Extortion: 70 FRSC Personnel To Face Prosecution
October 17, 2019 No Responses

Alleged Extortion: 70 FRSC Personnel To Face Prosecution

No fewer than 70 officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been arrested for alleged extortion during patrol and in the corps facilities, the Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has said.Oyeyemi disclosed this on Thursday during a strategic...
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Enugu Airport: Buhari Approves N10b For Rehabilitation
October 17, 2019 No Responses

Enugu Airport: Buhari Approves N10b For Rehabilitation

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of N10billion Special Intervention Fund for immediate repairs and upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s Spokesman in a statement, said this was the high po...
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