Category: News

Gaddafi’s son ‘freed’ in Libya
June 11, 2017 No Responses

Gaddafi’s son ‘freed’ in Libya

(BBC) Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, second son of the late deposed Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, is said to have been freed under an amnesty, in a move which could fuel further instability. His father’s preferred successor, he had been held...
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Minister to Traditional Rulers: Support FG in promoting peace
June 10, 2017 No Responses

Minister to Traditional Rulers: Support FG in promoting peace

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to traditional rulers to support the government in promoting peace and unity across the country, amid rising cases of incendiary statements and hate speeches capable of tearing the na...
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Senate scraps FERMA
June 9, 2017 No Responses

Senate scraps FERMA

The Senate has passed a bill scrapping the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and replacing it with Federal Roads Authority. The bill, sponsored by Kabiru Gaya (Kano-APC), was read the third time at plenary before it was passed through a...
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Aisha Buhari attends Ramadan Lecture session
June 9, 2017 No Responses

Aisha Buhari attends Ramadan Lecture session

A Ramadan Lecture session held at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja on Thursday 8th June, 2017.   The event, which was convened by the Chief Imam of the State House Mosque, Sheikh Abdulwaheed Abubakar Sulaiman had the Wife of...
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China Harbour stakes $86.8m for NPA’s equity in Lekki Deep Seaport
June 8, 2017 No Responses

China Harbour stakes $86.8m for NPA’s equity in Lekki Deep Seaport

The proposed agenda to concession Lekki Deep Seaport has assumed a new dimension as China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) indicates interest  to stake $86,810,000.00 for the balance of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) equity.   The development is coming les...
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Transcorp redesigns executive floors, lounge
June 8, 2017 No Responses

Transcorp redesigns executive floors, lounge

Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced the reopening of the Executive Floors and Lounge of its flagship Transcorp Hilton Abuja.  The reopening marks a milestone in the on-going $100 million renovation project of the historic and award winning 5-star hotel, leadin...
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‘Osotimehin was a pillar, mentor to Future Assured Programme’
June 8, 2017 No Responses

‘Osotimehin was a pillar, mentor to Future Assured Programme’

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has described the late Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin, as a pillar and mentor who has supported her struggle towards improving the lives of women and children in Nigeria.   She made the statement through...
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FG N140b Social Investment Programme begins in Edo
June 7, 2017 No Responses

FG N140b Social Investment Programme begins in Edo

The Edo State chapter of the federal government’s Social Investment Programme (SIP), which offers micro credit to market women and men, cooperatives and traders’ associations, artisans, small-scale farmers, small business owners and youths across the 18 Lo...
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Photo News
June 7, 2017 No Responses

Photo News

Director General of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) , Mr. Alex A. Okoh (left)  during  a courtesy visit to the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday.
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SEC to revoke registration of 400 professionals
June 6, 2017 No Responses

SEC to revoke registration of 400 professionals

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to revoke the registration of about 400 Capital Market Experts or Professionals who do not comply with the directive to provide updated information of their companies/firms by July 31, 2017.    According to...
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Edo begins training for traffic officers, SUBEB declares 77 positions vacant
June 6, 2017 No Responses

Edo begins training for traffic officers, SUBEB declares 77 positions vacant

As part of measures to upgrade traffic management, Edo State Government on Monday, conducted aptitude tests to commence the training process for potential Traffic Control Officers, who enrolled in the Edo Jobs Initiative.   The aptitude test, said Mr Dennis...
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ILO establishes global business network on forced labour, human trafficking
June 6, 2017 No Responses

ILO establishes global business network on forced labour, human trafficking

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has responded to corporate calls for help to prevent forced labour and human trafficking. ILO said it will set up a Global Business Network on Forced Labour and Human Trafficking to help business address the...
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Osinbajo condemns London terrorists attack
June 5, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo condemns London terrorists attack

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, strongly condemns the sickening atrocity perpetrated by a misguided and cowardly group of terrorists who attacked innocent persons in the London Bridge area on Saturday night. Osinbajo who condoles with the government of the Uni...
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Four countries cut diplomatic tiers with Qatar
June 5, 2017 No Responses

Four countries cut diplomatic tiers with Qatar

(BBC)–Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have cut diplomatic tiers with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. The countries say Qatar is supporting terrorist groups including the Muslim Brotherhood. The Saudi state news a...
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