Category: News

Nigeria seeks improved trade relations with U.S.
February 16, 2017 No Responses

Nigeria seeks improved trade relations with U.S.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center Tuesday hosted the Nigerian Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah for a roundtable discussion with U.S. business executives at their office in Washington, D.C. The conversation focused on enhancing...
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Human capacity development necessary for growth, says Obaseki
February 16, 2017 No Responses

Human capacity development necessary for growth, says Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki said any nation that seeks to develop and be in the comity of advanced nation should pay attention to the institutions that helps to create and develop human capacity. He made this known while...
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Labour: Increase in BRT, LAGBUS fares is insensitive
February 15, 2017 No Responses

Labour: Increase in BRT, LAGBUS fares is insensitive

Lagos State council of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned increase in the   transport fares of BRT and LAGBUS buses. In a statement on Tuesday, TUC described the increase announced by the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan...
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NAJA 2017 training holds in June
February 15, 2017 No Responses

NAJA 2017 training holds in June

The Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), the umbrella body of all journalists in Nigeria covering the automobile/automotive industry, has concluded plans to hold the second  edition of its annual training workshop for the nation’s auto journal...
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FG will intensify war against corruption, says Minister
February 14, 2017 No Responses

FG will intensify war against corruption, says Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government will intensify the war against corruption to ensure that all those who abused the collective human rights of Nigerians through mindless looting of the treasury are...
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Obaseki advocates improved healthcare for Edo indigenes
February 14, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki advocates improved healthcare for Edo indigenes

Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called on Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW) to join hands with his administration for improved and better health care for the people of the state. He made the call while receiving members of...
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Whistle-Blower Policy: FG recovers $151m, N8b looted funds
February 13, 2017 No Responses

Whistle-Blower Policy: FG recovers $151m, N8b looted funds

The Federal Government’s Whistle-blower policy has started yielding fruit as it has so far led to the recovery of US$151 million and 8 billion Naira in looted funds, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said. In...
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Fashola inspects work on Kaduna-Abuja highway, seeks careful driving
February 13, 2017 No Responses

Fashola inspects work on Kaduna-Abuja highway, seeks careful driving

 Ahead of the planned reconstruction and repair of the Abuja Airport runway which would lead to a diversion of air traffic and passengers from Abuja to Kaduna, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, at the weekend...
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Ogbeh lauds FG’s new plan for Niger Delta
February 12, 2017 No Responses

Ogbeh lauds FG’s new plan for Niger Delta

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has commended the recently unveiled Federal Government’s plan for the Niger Delta region especially the proposed modular  refineries as announced by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo d...
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Waste is Nigeria’s greatest challenge, says Obaseki
February 11, 2017 No Responses

Waste is Nigeria’s greatest challenge, says Obaseki

The greatest challenge facing Nigeria as a nation is that of waste. There is so much waste in this country, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said. The Governor also said that now is the time to think about...
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Customs promotes 1,561 junior officers
February 11, 2017 No Responses

Customs promotes 1,561 junior officers

The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) has approved the promotion of 1,561 Junior Officers to various ranks. A statement explained that the promotion “which is based on the performances of the personnel at the 2016 promotion...
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Safety Standard: NPA partners FRSC on March 1 deadline for trucks at Seaports
February 10, 2017 No Responses

Safety Standard: NPA partners FRSC on March 1 deadline for trucks at Seaports

By Moses Ebosele –  The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority ( NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has urged the Federal Road Safety Commission ( FRSC) to commence  enforcement of Minimum Standard of Safety and Road Worthiness ( MSSRW) for...
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Obaseki tasks Pensions Fund Administrators on quality service delivery
February 10, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki tasks Pensions Fund Administrators on quality service delivery

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured the Pensions Fund Managers of his administration’s support in ensuring quality service delivery to Edo State workforce who are currently keying into the Contributory Pension Scheme. Godwin Obaseki who recent...
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PwC: How to lift Nigeria’s GDP from 22nd to 14th in Africa by 2050
February 9, 2017 No Responses

PwC: How to lift Nigeria’s GDP from 22nd to 14th in Africa by 2050

 A new report from the stable of PwC has predicted that Nigeria could move up the GDP rankings in Africa from 22nd place to 14th by 2050. However, the report titled: “The Long View: How will the global economic order...
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