Category: News

NPA boss visits widow of LASTMA officer, tasks Police on Killers
January 16, 2017 No Responses

NPA boss visits widow of LASTMA officer, tasks Police on Killers

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authourity (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has appealed to the Nigeria Police to intensify efforts to arrest killers of an official of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Surajudeen Bakare. The...
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Ahmed Hussen: From Somali refugee to immigration minister in Canada
January 16, 2017 No Responses

Ahmed Hussen: From Somali refugee to immigration minister in Canada

By Jessica Murphy, BBC News, Toronto –  Ahmed Hussen came to Canada from Somalia as a refugee. Now he’s the new minister of immigration. Along with thousands of compatriots, Ahmed Hussen fled war-ravaged Somalia for a better life in Canada....
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Osinbajo to visit oil-producing communities
January 15, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo to visit oil-producing communities

In further demonstration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s readiness and determination to comprehensively address the Niger Delta situation, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will be visiting a number of oil communities across some Niger Delta States star...
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Obaseki commissions SEEFOR projects, seeks support for Child Rights Law
January 14, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki commissions SEEFOR projects, seeks support for Child Rights Law

Governor Godwin Obaseki has called for more public-private partnership in Edo State, even as he commissioned six projects in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) completed the projects, which includ...
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Global unemployment to rise by 3.4 million in 2017, says ILO
January 13, 2017 No Responses

Global unemployment to rise by 3.4 million in 2017, says ILO

The global unemployment rate is expected to rise modestly from 5.7 to 5.8 per cent in 2017 representing an increase of 3.4 million in the number of jobless people, says  a new International Labour Oeganisation ( ILO)  report. According to...
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NPA to partner British Embassy on development of seaports
January 13, 2017 No Responses

NPA to partner British Embassy on development of seaports

The British High Commission and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday resolved to work together to improve seaport development in Nigeria. A statement issued by  NPA’s General Manager (Public Affairs), Chief Michael Ajayi explained that the resolve...
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Strategic benefits of Nigeria Commodity Exchange, by Minister, BPE boss
January 13, 2017 No Responses

Strategic benefits of Nigeria Commodity Exchange, by Minister, BPE boss

The Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah has said that the proposed strategic investment in the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX) by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is aimed at revitalizing the operations of the...
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U.S visa-free residency for Cubans ends
January 13, 2017 No Responses

U.S visa-free residency for Cubans ends

(BBC) President Barack Obama has ended the longstanding policy that grants residency to Cubans who arrive in the US without visas. The 20-year-old policy allows Cuban migrants who reach US soil to become legal permanent residents after a year. In...
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90% of vehicles imported to neighbouring countries are on transit to Nigeria, says Customs boss
January 12, 2017 No Responses

90% of vehicles imported to neighbouring countries are on transit to Nigeria, says Customs boss

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) has directed operatives of the Headquarters Compliance Team and Federal Operations Units (FOUs) to compliment the resident officers of land borders to effectively beef up security and enforce th...
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Community hails Airtel Nigeria for Support against HIV/AIDS
January 12, 2017 No Responses

Community hails Airtel Nigeria for Support against HIV/AIDS

Residents of the Ilaje community in Costain area of Lagos state have hailed leading telecommunication services provider, Airtel Nigeria for its efforts in the control and prevention of HIV/AIDS in the area.  This commendation was made by the residents in...
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SEEFOR road projects excites Edo residents
January 12, 2017 No Responses

SEEFOR road projects excites Edo residents

The rehabilitation and construction of over 20 roads in Benin City metropolis and environs by the Edo State Employment and Expenditure for Result (SEEFOR) has caused excitement among residents where the roads are located. Roads rehabilitated by the state gover...
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TinCan Island Port generates N256.4b in 2016
January 12, 2017 No Responses

TinCan Island Port generates N256.4b in 2016

Between January and December 2016, the Tincan island command of Nigeria customs service (NCS) generated n256.4 billion, compared with N266.1 billion in the previous year. The command attribute the slight drop to some factors beyond its control. In a statement...
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Step up your engagement, Osinbajo tells anti-corruption agencies
January 11, 2017 No Responses

Step up your engagement, Osinbajo tells anti-corruption agencies

Anti-Corruption agencies in the country have been urged to step up their engagement with the Nigerian public especially because “there are still those who think when a politician who is their kinfolk steals, it is permissible”. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo...
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FG awards contract for repair of Abuja-Kaduna road
January 11, 2017 No Responses

FG awards contract for repair of Abuja-Kaduna road

Sequel to the planned usage of the Kaduna International Airport for flights in and out of Abuja, while the runway of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja undergoes rehabilitation works, the Federal Government has awarded a contract for the emerge...
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