Category: News

Agric research key to Africa’s transformation, says Sanginga, IITA DG
November 24, 2016 No Responses

Agric research key to Africa’s transformation, says Sanginga, IITA DG

Integrated systems research approach in agriculture is key to sustainable transformation in Africa, Director-General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Nteranya Sanginga has said.  According to Sanginga, the benefits include increase in yields and livelihoods of resource-poor...
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GE unveils ‘Garages’ Advanced Manufacturing Programme in Lagos
November 24, 2016 No Responses

GE unveils ‘Garages’ Advanced Manufacturing Programme in Lagos

General Electric (GE) has officially launched the permanent installation of the Lagos Garage, a hub for advanced manufacturing-based innovation, strategy development, idea generation and collaboration. Co-located with the GE Lagos offices in Victoria Island, ...
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FRSC boss for NAJA awards
November 24, 2016 No Responses

FRSC boss for NAJA awards

The Corps Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi and Lagos State Acting Transport Commissioner, Prince Anofi Elegushi, will today (Thursday) be special guests of honour at this year’s edition of Nigeria Auto Journalists Awards in Lagos. ...
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FG partners IFC on $40m automated truck terminals
November 24, 2016 No Responses

FG partners IFC on $40m automated truck terminals

AS part of measures to facilitate unhindered movements of goods from the nation’s seaports to various destinations nationwide, the Federal Government has sealed $40 million partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank to...
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Lagos cancels monthly environmental sanitation
November 24, 2016 No Responses

Lagos cancels monthly environmental sanitation

The Lagos State Government has canceled the monthly environmental sanitation exercise held every month in the state.   In a statement on Wednesday signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, the State Government explained that the...
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Stakeholders seek legal backing for 2006 Ports concessioning
November 23, 2016 No Responses

Stakeholders seek legal backing for 2006 Ports concessioning

Apparently worried by the legal challenges trailing its operations, Seaport Terminal Operators in Nigeria on Tuesday appealed to the National Assembly to pass into law the Ports and Harbour Bill as part of measures to  give legal backing to ports...
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Minister advocate structured system of movie distribution
November 23, 2016 No Responses

Minister advocate structured system of movie distribution

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has tasked stakeholders in the nation’s movie industry to fashion out astructured system of distribution that will guarantee return on investment and protect Nigerians from exposure to unwho...
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International breweries, Portland Paints, others gets safety awards
November 23, 2016 No Responses

International breweries, Portland Paints, others gets safety awards

International Breweries and Portland Paints and Products Nigeria Limited on Tuesday emerged as star awardees in the 2016 Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund- Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association Safe Workplace Intervention Programme awards.  At...
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BPE to partner PTAD on pension issues
November 22, 2016 No Responses

BPE to partner PTAD on pension issues

Acting Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Dr. Vincent Onome Akpotaire has pledged the Bureau’s willingness to work with the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to achieve its mandate especially on pension issues arisi...
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NNPC, Shell, Access Bank, First Bank, others sign $2.2b contract deal
November 21, 2016 No Responses

NNPC, Shell, Access Bank, First Bank, others sign $2.2b contract deal

As part of measures to facilitate access to finance for Nigerian suppliers in the oil and gas sector, Shell with the backing of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed $2.2b Memoranda of Understanding with eight Nigerian banks under...
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Ministry implore stakeholders on 2016/2017 dry season farming scheme
November 21, 2016 No Responses

Ministry implore stakeholders on 2016/2017 dry season farming scheme

To enhance transparency and accountability in the implementation of the Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES), the Federal Government has concluded plans to implement the 2016/2017 dry season intervention scheme.  Speaking at the opening ceremony of the GES Stakeho...
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SEC signs capital market studies MoU with NERDC
November 21, 2016 No Responses

SEC signs capital market studies MoU with NERDC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to achieve another milestone by infusing Capital Market Studies (CMS) into schools curriculum with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Cou...
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FG proposes N750B recapitalization agenda for agric bank
November 21, 2016 No Responses

FG proposes N750B recapitalization agenda for agric bank

The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded plans to make available N750 Billion for the recapitalisation of the Bank of Agriculture in 2017.    Under the arrangement, the Bank is being repositioned to attract not...
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Pope names 17 new Cardinals
November 20, 2016 No Responses

Pope names 17 new Cardinals

Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church from around the world, many of whom will help choose his successor. The new cardinals come from five continents, and include the Vatican’s envoy to Syria. The range...
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