Category: News

UK Deports 36 Nigerians
August 3, 2018 No Responses

UK Deports 36 Nigerians

Barely a week after about 40 Nigerians were deported from Europe for immigration offences, another batch of Nigerians were on Wednesdayextradited from United Kingdom for similar offences. This time around, 36 Nigerians comprising 33 males and three females were deported...
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Nigeria Impounds 4,668.880kg Of Illicit Drugs In Seven Months
August 3, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria Impounds 4,668.880kg Of Illicit Drugs In Seven Months

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has impounded a total of 4,668.880kg of illicit drugs between January and July this year from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos alone. The command also said that it apprehended 43 suspects...
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Buhari: No Development Without Stability
August 2, 2018 No Responses

Buhari: No Development Without Stability

Development is usually the first casualty in an unstable polity, says President Muhammadu Buhari.   The President made the declaration Wednesday while receiving President Adama Barrow of The Gambia at State House, Abuja. “The best route to national developm...
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Presco MD Emerges Winner Of 2018 ‘Achiever In Agriculture’ Award
August 1, 2018 No Responses

Presco MD Emerges Winner Of 2018 ‘Achiever In Agriculture’ Award

The Managing Director of Presco Plc, Mr. Felix Nwabuko has emerged winner of the 2018 Achiever in Agriculture award. Receiving the award, at a colourful ceremony, in Abuja, on Tuesday night, Nwabuko Predicted Sustained Growth in the sector across the...
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Buhari Seeks Increased Inter-Regional Collaboration
July 31, 2018 No Responses

Buhari Seeks Increased Inter-Regional Collaboration

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Lome made a strong appeal for inter-regional collaboration on maritime security, the fight against terrorism and other crimes through effective border control.  The President made the call while contributing to the conside...
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Tincan Island Customs Generates N162.7B In Six Months
July 31, 2018 No Responses

Tincan Island Customs Generates N162.7B In Six Months

Between January and June this year, Tincan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated a total of N162.7Billion, higher than N130.1Billion generated in the corresponding period of 2017 with N32.6Billion.   This declaration was made by the Customs ...
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CCNN Appoints Gwadabe,Abubakar,Gandi Board Members
July 31, 2018 No Responses

CCNN Appoints Gwadabe,Abubakar,Gandi Board Members

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) has announced the appointment of Senator Khairat Abdulrazaq-Gwadabe and Shehu Abubakar as Independent Directors and, Abbas Ahmad Gandi as a Non-Executive Director to its board effective July 12, 2018.  The appointment...
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Amaechi: Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail Line 80% Completed
July 29, 2018 No Responses

Amaechi: Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail Line 80% Completed

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says that Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail project is about 80 per cent completed and will be ready soon.  Amaechi, disclosed this during the inspection tour of the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line in Agbor. He also...
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Gowon Seeks Tolerance, Unity Among Nigerians
July 29, 2018 No Responses

Gowon Seeks Tolerance, Unity Among Nigerians

Former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon has advocated for more tolerance and understanding among Nigerians to put an end to the spate of killings in the country. Gowon made the remark on Saturday while speaking as the Special...
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CBN Approves $340m, CNY69m For Agric, Raw Materials
July 28, 2018 No Responses

CBN Approves $340m, CNY69m For Agric, Raw Materials

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Friday, provided 340 million dollars and 69 million Chinese Yuan (CNY) to customers seeking foriegn exchange in the agricultural and raw material sector.   The acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor,...
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Nigeria To Licence New Broadband Coverage Service Providers
July 27, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria To Licence New Broadband Coverage Service Providers

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has announced plans by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the broadband coverage of the country through the licensing of private broadband providers soon. He said this while launching the Google for Nigeria event at...
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Presco Reward Shareholders With N2B Dividend, Records N25.40B Profit
July 26, 2018 No Responses

Presco Reward Shareholders With N2B Dividend, Records N25.40B Profit

Shareholders of Presco Plc, on Wednesday, approved payment of 200kobo dividend, amounting to N2Billion for the year ended December 31, 2017.     Endorsing the dividend payment during the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the company’s premises al...
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Customs Storms Oluwalogbon Motors, Impound Vehicles
July 26, 2018 No Responses

Customs Storms Oluwalogbon Motors, Impound Vehicles

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, Ikeja has intercepted 10 vehicles from Oluwalogbon Motors at 164 Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos State “based on credible information”.  Briefing Journalists on Wednesday, head of t...
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Nigeria, Benin Republic To Set Up Joint Committee On Smuggling
July 26, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria, Benin Republic To Set Up Joint Committee On Smuggling

President Muhammadu Buhari hosted President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin at State House, Abuja, Wednesday, during which the two leaders agreed on the imperativeness of a joint committee to combat smuggling.  Also to be consulted in the workings...
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