Category: News

‘Port Harcourt Seaports critical to Nigeria’s economic development’
October 28, 2016 No Responses

‘Port Harcourt Seaports critical to Nigeria’s economic development’

The President of Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce (PHCCIMA)Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji has appealed to the Federal Government and all relevant stakeholders to give adequate attention to re- inventing Port Harcourt seaports as part of measures to sustain economic growth and...
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FG to leverage on ICT for public communication
October 28, 2016 No Responses

FG to leverage on ICT for public communication

The Federal Government says it will leverage on the power of Information and Communication Technology to constantly engage Nigerians on the policies and programmes of the present administration.    The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information a...
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Minister laments ‘high-level’ corruption in Customs
October 26, 2016 No Responses

Minister laments ‘high-level’ corruption in Customs

Efforts by the Federal Government to realize money from revenue generating agencies such as Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is being hampered by alleged high-level corruption, the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said.  Addressing members of the Senate Com...
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Don’t contemplate another fuel price hike, TUC tells FG
October 26, 2016 No Responses

Don’t contemplate another fuel price hike, TUC tells FG

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has advised the Federal Government not to contemplate any increase in the price of petroleum products.   The union in a statement on Tuesday described the statement credited to the Group General Manager,...
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Information portal for Nigerians underway
October 26, 2016 No Responses

Information portal for Nigerians underway

The Federal Government will soon launch an Information Portal to keep Nigerians at home and in the diaspora abreast of government’s programmes and policies and also get their feedback.  The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed...
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‘Imported commercial vehicles must be fitted with speed limiter from January 2017’
October 25, 2016 No Responses

‘Imported commercial vehicles must be fitted with speed limiter from January 2017’

Come January 1, 2017, all commercial vehicles coming into the country must be fitted with speed limiter, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, has said.   Mr. Oyeyemi stated this in Kaduna on Monday...
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Court to hear N2.4 billion suit against Innosson on November 25
October 25, 2016 No Responses

Court to hear N2.4 billion suit against Innosson on November 25

(NAN) A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday fixed November 25 to hear a N2.4 billion suit filed against Innosson Nig. Ltd over alleged falsification of shipping documents. Charged alongside Innosson Nig. Ltd are Innocent Chukwuma, Charles Chukwu, Maximian...
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CBN canvasses support for 2000-hectare Coscharis rice farm
October 24, 2016 No Responses

CBN canvasses support for 2000-hectare Coscharis rice farm

As part of measures to sustain ongoing diversification into agriculture, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to fund the rice milling plant for the 2000-hectare Coscharis Farm located at Anaku, in Anambra State.  CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who made...
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NLC faults alleged violence against workers in Ogun
October 24, 2016 No Responses

NLC faults alleged violence against workers in Ogun

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Ogun State Government of instigating alleged violence against workers in the State.    In a statement issued at the weekend, NLC  condemned the non-payment of salaries in Ogun, adding that the State...
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NJC bars judges from accepting gifts
October 24, 2016 No Responses

NJC bars judges from accepting gifts

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has barred Judges and other Judicial officers from accepting gifts.   NJC has also outlined new measures to curb corruption and other unethical conduct among judicial officers and other court staff. The measures form part.....
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Minister hails rich cultural history of Benin Kingdom
October 23, 2016 No Responses

Minister hails rich cultural history of Benin Kingdom

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hailed the very rich cultural history and tradition of the ancientBenin Kingdom, one of the famous destinations during the exploitation of the African continent by the Europeans. Speaking at ...
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AT&T explains $86B deal with Time Warner
October 23, 2016 No Responses

AT&T explains $86B deal with Time Warner

(BBC) The US telecoms giant AT&T has announced that it will buy entertainment group Time Warner for nearly $86bn (£70bn). The deal was agreed at a meeting of the two boards on Saturday but will still need to be approved...
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AfDB approves $40m loan for Afe Babalola University
October 21, 2016 No Responses

AfDB approves $40m loan for Afe Babalola University

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an eight-year $40-million corporate loan to the Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) in Ado Ekiti (Nigeria), to finance part of the university’s expansion plan.   According to the.....
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Dangote canvasses tax relief for SMEs
October 21, 2016 No Responses

Dangote canvasses tax relief for SMEs

Foremost Businessman and President/ Chief Executive of Dangote Group,   Aliko Dangote, on Thursday urged government at all levels to reduce the multiple taxes placed on small and medium businesses (SMEs).  Dangote said in a statement in Lagos explained that...
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