Category: News

“How To Sustain Growth, Harness 70 % Of Cargo Traffic In West, Central Africa”
August 19, 2018 No Responses

“How To Sustain Growth, Harness 70 % Of Cargo Traffic In West, Central Africa”

The Chairman, Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), Otunba Kunle Folarin has challenged Nigerian stakeholders to take full advantage of the nation’s port reforms.  Speaking in Lagos during the 3rd Annual Taiwo Afolabi Maritime Conference, organized by students of the University of Lagos,...
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Buhari Mourns Kofi Annan
August 19, 2018 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Kofi Annan

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Ghana over the passing of former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in the early hours of Aug. 18. A statement issued by Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser...
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INEC Boss Rules Out Postponement Of 2019 Elections
August 18, 2018 No Responses

INEC Boss Rules Out Postponement Of 2019 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will not postpone the 2019 general elections because of the delay in the passage of its budget, Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,has said.  Speaking with Journalists in Abuja, the INEC Boss explained that the...
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Buhari Felicitates With Oba Otudeko At 75
August 18, 2018 No Responses

Buhari Felicitates With Oba Otudeko At 75

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the founder and Chairman of Honeywell Group, Ayoola Oba Otudeko, who turns 75 years on Saturday.  In a statement issued by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari saluted...
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Oyo, IITA Seal Pact On Agric Policy, Agribusiness Park
August 17, 2018 No Responses

Oyo, IITA Seal Pact On Agric Policy, Agribusiness Park

  The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Oyo state government on Thursday  signed a deal to develop an agricultural blueprint for the state, and the establishment of agribusiness park. The agricultural policy will clearly outline the ...
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PILOTAGE DISTRICTS BOARD MEMBERS RECOMMEND URGENT REVIEW OF 1999 PORTS ACT
August 17, 2018 No Responses

PILOTAGE DISTRICTS BOARD MEMBERS RECOMMEND URGENT REVIEW OF 1999 PORTS ACT

Members of the newly reconstituted Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) Pilotage Districts Boards have recommended the urgent review of relevant sections on pilotage in the Ports Act of 1999, to reflect the present dynamics of the industry. The members in a...
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New Zealand Bans Sales Of Homes To Foreigners
August 16, 2018 No Responses

New Zealand Bans Sales Of Homes To Foreigners

New Zealand’s parliament has banned many foreigners from buying existing homes in the country – a move aimed at making properties more affordable. The ban only applies to non-residents. Australians and Singaporeans are exempt because of free-trade ...
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MTN Secures N200B Deal With Citibank, UBA, 10 Others
August 16, 2018 No Responses

MTN Secures N200B Deal With Citibank, UBA, 10 Others

MTN Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos signed a seven-year medium term loan agreement of N200 billion with a consortium of 12 lenders.   The lenders are: Citibank Nigeria, UBA, Diamond Bank, Ecobank, Fidelity Bank Plc First Bank, FCMB, FSDH Merchant Bank,  Rand...
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GOCOP Demands Release of PREMIUM TIMES Journalist
August 16, 2018 No Responses

GOCOP Demands Release of PREMIUM TIMES Journalist

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has demanded the immediate release of PREMIUM TIMES Security Reporter, Samuel Ogundipe, detained by the Nigeria Police Force for carrying out his constitutional duty. A statement signed by the Guild’s Publicit...
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SIFAX Group In Gambia, Secures Multi-Million Dollar Dry Port Contract
August 15, 2018 No Responses

SIFAX Group In Gambia, Secures Multi-Million Dollar Dry Port Contract

The management of SIFAX Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Gambia to build and operate a dry port in the country’s capital, Banjul.   A dry port (sometimes inland port) is an inland intermodal terminal...
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Presidency: No Foreign Pressure On Buhari To Drop 2nd Term Bid
August 15, 2018 No Responses

Presidency: No Foreign Pressure On Buhari To Drop 2nd Term Bid

By Femi Adesina –    It is necessary to respond to a tendentious story published today as cover choice by Daily Independent Newspaper.  Under the headline, ‘Pressure mounts on Buhari not to seek re-election,’ the fiction parading as news claims...
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NPA Boss Implores Pilotage Boards On National Interest
August 15, 2018 No Responses

NPA Boss Implores Pilotage Boards On National Interest

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Hadiza Bala Usman has charged members of the newly inaugurated pilotage boards to see their appointments as a “call to serve the nation in the national interest”. She therefore implored the appointees t...
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Aisha Buhari Dedicates Honorary Doctor of Philosophy To Women, Children
August 14, 2018 No Responses

Aisha Buhari Dedicates Honorary Doctor of Philosophy To Women, Children

Wife of the President of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration by Sun Moon University, Asan, Republic of Korea.   Her decoration took place at the International Conference Hall.....
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Robin Sanders Endorses 2nd U.S.-Nigeria AgriBusiness Investment Summit
August 14, 2018 No Responses

Robin Sanders Endorses 2nd U.S.-Nigeria AgriBusiness Investment Summit

Ambassador Robin Renee Sanders, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, ECOWAS, Republic of Congo, former Africa Director at the National Security Council at the White House; and current CEO of FEEEDS Advocacy Initiative & FE3DS, LLC has addressed a Goodwill me...
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