Category: News

Court Confirms $1.8b Oil Spill Compensation
December 23, 2018 No Responses

Court Confirms $1.8b Oil Spill Compensation

Spain’s Supreme Court in Madrid upheld the ruling that the insurer and the captain of the Prestige oil tanker are to pay EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.8 billion) in compensation. Under the final ruling, handed down on December 20, the...
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NLC Explains Need For Urgent Alternative Model Of Economic Growth In Nigeria
December 22, 2018 No Responses

NLC Explains Need For Urgent Alternative Model Of Economic Growth In Nigeria

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) commends the National Bureau of Statistics for its consistency in living up to its mandate of providing relevant statistical information and data on Nigeria’s economy.  The recent report on unemployment and underemploym...
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NLC Communique On National Minimum Wage
December 22, 2018 No Responses

NLC Communique On National Minimum Wage

A. Preamble The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) met on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Pascal Bafyau Labour House, Abuja. The meeting was attended by members of the National Administrative Council (NAC), Presidents, Gener...
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Nigeria Cultural Festival Day Debuts In Atlanta
December 21, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria Cultural Festival Day Debuts In Atlanta

The first ever Nigeria Cultural Festival Day, organized by the Nigerian Women Cultural Foundation (NgWC Foundation) was recently celebrated in Atlanta, GA. USA.  The colorful Day brought together the “Who’s Who” within the Nigerian community. and ar...
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Hassan Bello: Buhari Did Not Reject National Transport Commission Bill
December 21, 2018 No Responses

Hassan Bello: Buhari Did Not Reject National Transport Commission Bill

Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello,  on Thursday assured that President Muhammadu Buhari would sign the National Transport Commission Bill 2018, upon removal of some sections of the bill. Bello, who disclosed this in Abuja i...
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Buhari To Security Agencies: Fish Out Badeh’s Killers
December 20, 2018 No Responses

Buhari To Security Agencies: Fish Out Badeh’s Killers

President Muhammadu Buhari has given the marching orders to security agencies in the country to fish out the killers of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. The Immediate past CDS was ambushed and killed, on...
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2019 Budget Speech Delivered By President Muhammadu Buhari
December 20, 2018 No Responses

2019 Budget Speech Delivered By President Muhammadu Buhari

PROTOCOLS – 1.    It is my pleasure to present the 2019 Budget Proposals to this Joint Session of the National Assembly.2.    This being my last budget speech to the 8th National Assembly, I will review economic develo...
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Buhari Faults NASS’ Approval For Refund Of N488.7b To States
December 19, 2018 No Responses

Buhari Faults NASS’ Approval For Refund Of N488.7b To States

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the National Assembly’s approval for refund of N488.7 billion to State Governments for projects they executed on behalf of the Federal Government.  Buhari communicated the decision through a letter read by the Pre...
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Congestion: NPA Explains 21 Free Days Rent-Free Period For Cargoes At Apapa,Tincan Seaports
December 18, 2018 No Responses

Congestion: NPA Explains 21 Free Days Rent-Free Period For Cargoes At Apapa,Tincan Seaports

In order to reduce the attendant financial burden that the congestion at the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports has brought on importers, the Nigerian Ports Authority has announced the following measures which will take immediate effect: 1.With effect from...
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Buhari To Banks: Fund Entertainers
December 18, 2018 No Responses

Buhari To Banks: Fund Entertainers

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate provision of working capital to members of the nation’s entertainment industry by the Bank of Industry and the Nigeria Export–Import Bank. The president stated this when he received members of Motion Pi...
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Winners Emerge In 2018 Nigerian Auto Journalists Awards
December 17, 2018 No Responses

Winners Emerge In 2018 Nigerian Auto Journalists Awards

It was a harvest of awards by leading auto brands, tyre, lubricants brands in the country as the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA)  recently presented different categories of awards to deserving winners at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, L...
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Aisha Buhari Restates Resolve on Poverty Reduction
December 16, 2018 No Responses

Aisha Buhari Restates Resolve on Poverty Reduction

Wife of the President, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has restated her resolve to contribute to the reduction of the level of poverty in the country and ensuring self-reliance among Nigerian women. She was flagging-off a Women Empowerment Programme of...
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Sterling Bank Powers West Africa’s Largest Food Festival
December 16, 2018 No Responses

Sterling Bank Powers West Africa’s Largest Food Festival

Sterling Bank has promised to light up Lagos this festive season as it brings together the best of African and international cuisine and mixology at the critically acclaimed #EatDrinkFestival. The new two-day event format has been scheduled for December 26th.....
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States In Nigeria To Access World Bank’s $750m Loan, Grant
December 15, 2018 No Responses

States In Nigeria To Access World Bank’s $750m Loan, Grant

The 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will soon access World Bank’s 750 million dollar loan, grant.  The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, said this on Friday in Abuja  while addressing the 7th Community of...
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