Category: News

Edo Govt to clamp down on traffic offenders, street traders
April 20, 2017 No Responses

Edo Govt to clamp down on traffic offenders, street traders

Edo State Government has expressed worry over the malaise of street hawking and the “self-induced chaotic traffic situation” in the state’s metropolis, warning that it would deal ruthlessly with those responsible for the lawlessness. Besides, the government said it was...
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Buhari suspends SGF, DG NIA
April 20, 2017 No Responses

Buhari suspends SGF, DG NIA

President Muhammad Buhari  has appointed Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo to head a three-man probe panel to investigate allegation of graft against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal and Director General (DG), National Intel...
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Buhari mourns Chanchangi
April 20, 2017 No Responses

Buhari mourns Chanchangi

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday extended his heartfelt condolences to the Chanchangi family on the death of Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi, business mogul and one of Nigeria’s outstanding philanthropists.  President Buhari also commiserated with the Gover...
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Don’t scrap PEF, group tells FG
April 20, 2017 No Responses

Don’t scrap PEF, group tells FG

Insinuations that the Federal Government plans to scrap the Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF) has been condemned by a socio-cultural group, United for a Better Nigeria (UFBN) on grounds that such action would cause more hardship for Nigerians. Speaking at a...
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Amaechi demands apology, N2b from Fani-Kayode, Fayose’s aide
April 18, 2017 No Responses

Amaechi demands apology, N2b from Fani-Kayode, Fayose’s aide

Citing character defamation, Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has written to a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and an aide to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, Mr. Lere Olayinka, over his alleged ownership of  $43m (N1...
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FG canvasses support for whistle-blower policy
April 17, 2017 No Responses

FG canvasses support for whistle-blower policy

The Federal Government has hailed its whistle-blower policy, which has led to the recovery of looted funds in many currencies that may otherwise not have been discovered, describing it as an effective tool of fighting corruption in Nigeria. In a statement is...
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China’s first quarter growth beats expectations at 6.9%
April 17, 2017 No Responses

China’s first quarter growth beats expectations at 6.9%

(BBC) China’s economy grew by 6.9% in the first quarter of 2017, according to official figures. The growth rate, which compares expansion with the same three months in the previous year, was slightly higher than many economists had forecast. State-led...
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Turkey referendum grants President Erdogan sweeping new powers
April 17, 2017 No Responses

Turkey referendum grants President Erdogan sweeping new powers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has narrowly won a referendum to expand presidential powers, which could keep him in office until 2029. With 99.45% of ballots counted, the “Yes” campaign had won 51.37% and “No” 48.63%, and the el...
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‘Imbibe the spirit of love, sacrifice, peaceful co-existence’
April 16, 2017 No Responses

‘Imbibe the spirit of love, sacrifice, peaceful co-existence’

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has called on Nigerians to collectively imbibe the spirit of love, sacrifice and peaceful co-existence. According to Ambode, it is only when such virtues exist that the nation can make meaningful progress. In his...
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North Korea ‘ready for nuclear attack’ amid show of force
April 15, 2017 No Responses

North Korea ‘ready for nuclear attack’ amid show of force

(BBC) North Korea has warned the US not to take provocative action in the region, saying it is “ready to hit back with nuclear attacks”. The comments came as North Korea marked the 105th anniversary of the birth of its...
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FG, British Council train 40 Nigerian festival managers
April 14, 2017 No Responses

FG, British Council train 40 Nigerian festival managers

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said 40 Nigerian Festival Managers have been trained by the British Council on the management of festivals for economic gains, under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Ministry and....
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WFE unveils cyber resilience standards
April 13, 2017 No Responses

WFE unveils cyber resilience standards

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), on Wednesday in London published a set of cyber resilience standards designed to be used by WFE members, and other market infrastructure providers, to ensure alignment and common minimum standards across the global syst...
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Minister explains N243.7b capital project for land transport, maritime, aviation in 2017
April 12, 2017 No Responses

Minister explains N243.7b capital project for land transport, maritime, aviation in 2017

Barring any further adjustment, the Federal Ministry of Transportation, comprising of Land Transport, Maritime and Aviation is to execute N243,746,507,321.00 capital project in 2017. In 2016, the total Capital budget of the Ministry was N171,652,299,451.00 out...
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Truck Masters: We handle auto maintenance, training of drivers for firms
April 12, 2017 No Responses

Truck Masters: We handle auto maintenance, training of drivers for firms

The major focus of Truck Masters is to provide quality after-sales services on a multi-brand basis through well-equipped workshop for passenger and commercial vehicles, Executive Director, Dr. Oseme Oigiagbe has said. Speaking at a special training for motorin...
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