Category: News

FOU Zone ‘C’ impounds 17 items, recovers 21 underpayments in January
February 9, 2017 No Responses

FOU Zone ‘C’ impounds 17 items, recovers 21 underpayments in January

For the month January, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘C’, Owerri confiscated seventeen (17) prohibited items and 21 underpayments recovered with a total sum of one hundred and ninety-four million, six hundred and fifty-six thousand,...
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WFE unveils white paper on CCP recovery, resolution
February 8, 2017 No Responses

WFE unveils white paper on CCP recovery, resolution

The World Federation of Exchanges on Tuesday published a white paper entitled ‘The interplay between Central Counterparty (CCP) recovery and resolution: a global perspective’, setting out the views of the exchange and CCP community from a global practition...
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ACG Abueh task officers on vigilance, dedication
February 8, 2017 No Responses

ACG Abueh task officers on vigilance, dedication

The Zonal Coordinator Zone “A” of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, ACG Abueh Monday (mni) has charged officers and men of the Service to be extra vigilant and dedicated to their duties. Addressing officers during....
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Nigeria Railway boss explains increase in Abuja-Kaduna fare
February 8, 2017 No Responses

Nigeria Railway boss explains increase in Abuja-Kaduna fare

The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has explained that the increase in fare of Abuja-Kaduna rail line was to meet up with the part cost of the rail operations. Mr. Okhiria told the News Agency of Nigeria...
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‘My conversation with Buhari was focused on economy, Budget’
February 7, 2017 No Responses

‘My conversation with Buhari was focused on economy, Budget’

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has assured the nation that President Muhammadu Buhari is hale and hearty and would return home as soon as he completes the necessary tests recommended by his doctors in the United Kingdom. Prof. Osinbajo gave...
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Edo Assembly passes N153.2b budget for 2017
February 7, 2017 No Responses

Edo Assembly passes N153.2b budget for 2017

The Edo House of Assembly on Monday passed the state’s 2017 budget proposal of N153.18bn. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo had on December 19, 2016 presented a budget proposal of N150bn to the Assembly for consideration and passage. The budget...
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661 Rifles: NPA boss seeks ‘broad, thorough investigation’
February 6, 2017 No Responses

661 Rifles: NPA boss seeks ‘broad, thorough investigation’

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has enjoined whistle blowers to avail themselves of plarforms “already put in place to ensure timely presentation of information and intelligence”. In a statement at the weekend,...
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Buhari extends vacation
February 6, 2017 No Responses

Buhari extends vacation

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly, making public his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors. The President had planned to return to Abuja...
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Worm ‘threatens African farmers’ livelihoods’
February 6, 2017 No Responses

Worm ‘threatens African farmers’ livelihoods’

By Helen Briggs, BBC News –  Scientists are calling for urgent action to halt the spread of a pest that is destroying maize crops is spreading rapidly across Africa. The fall armyworm poses a major threat to food security and...
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Obaseki to partner religious leaders on social development
February 5, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki to partner religious leaders on social development

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday morning, hosted religious leaders at the Government House to discuss the place and role of religion within the social framework of the state.  Addressing the religious leaders, the governor thanked them for.....
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NIMASA seeks capacity partnership with TETFUND
February 4, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA seeks capacity partnership with TETFUND

As part of measures to develop human capacity in the maritime sector,the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced partnership with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). The Director General of the Agency, Dr. Dakuku Pete...
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‘Criticism of state house medical centre unfounded’
February 3, 2017 No Responses

‘Criticism of state house medical centre unfounded’

Criticisms often leveled against the administration of the State House especially in respect of the State House Medical Centre are unfounded, Honourable Nasiru Sani Zangon Daura, Chairman of the House Committee on Special Duties has said. Speaking with Journal...
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Labour faults minister’s threat to invoke ‘no work no pay’ clause
February 3, 2017 No Responses

Labour faults minister’s threat to invoke ‘no work no pay’ clause

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized reported threat by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige to outlaw warning strike and to  invoke the clause of “no work no pay” in the  event of the use of ...
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Industrial Park: Edo to collaborate with MAN
February 3, 2017 No Responses

Industrial Park: Edo to collaborate with MAN

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has declared that in the next twelve months the state will establish a real industrial park with 24-hour electricity that will enhance the development of the state. Governor Obaseki said this when he received...
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