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‘Millions to receive free mosquito nets in Edo State’
March 31, 2017 No Responses

‘Millions to receive free mosquito nets in Edo State’

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has assured the Catholic Relief Services of Nigeria (CRSN) of a hitch-free exercise during the upcoming National Elimination Programme (NEP) aimed at distributing Long Lasting Insecticidal nets (LLl) to about 2.6 million people in...
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Heritage Bank enhances capacity of ex-BB Naija housemates, entrepreneurs
March 31, 2017 No Responses

Heritage Bank enhances capacity of ex-BB Naija housemates, entrepreneurs

Heritage Bank Limited, has enhanced capacity of Ex-Housemates of Big Brother Naija reality TV show and other emerging 21st century entrepreneurs at an SME enhancement capacity training programme. Speaking at the breakfast meeting in Lagos, Mr. Ejikeme Obiano, ...
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EU Ministers adopts transport declaration
March 31, 2017 No Responses

EU Ministers adopts transport declaration

European Transport Ministers have adopted a ministerial declaration on maritime transport, the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) informed.  The so-called ‘Valletta Declaration’ outlines priorities for the EU’s maritime transport policy...
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JAMA Wellness Survey: More men face sexual assault in Nigeria
March 30, 2017 No Responses

JAMA Wellness Survey: More men face sexual assault in Nigeria

The first JAMA wellness survey on Sexual Assault was on Wednesday in Lagos unveiled at the prestigious Lagos Court of Arbitration, Lekki. The outcome of the survey indicates that more men are exposed to sexual assault in Nigeria. The survey...
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NSE lists series 1 FGN Savings Bond, Series 2 opens next week
March 30, 2017 No Responses

NSE lists series 1 FGN Savings Bond, Series 2 opens next week

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday listed the Series 1 of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond, maturing March 2019.    The Savings Bond, the first of its kind in Nigeria, was opened to the investing public...
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Edo to unveil agric initiative
March 30, 2017 No Responses

Edo to unveil agric initiative

The Edo State Government has fixed Wednesday, 5th of April this year for the official opening ceremony of its agricultural empowerment initiative code-named ‘Edo State Agripreneurs Development Project’ in Sobe, Owan West Local Government Area. The st...
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Customs redeploys 337 Assistant Comptrollers, confirms Attah as substantive PRO
March 30, 2017 No Responses

Customs redeploys 337 Assistant Comptrollers, confirms Attah as substantive PRO

As part of ongoing repositioning of the Service, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) has approved the redeployment of 337 Assistant Comptrollers of Customs to various Commands across the country with immediate effect. A statement ...
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Buhari reiterates support for SMEs
March 29, 2017 No Responses

Buhari reiterates support for SMEs

To successfully tackle foreign exchange challenges and improve on the performance of Nigeria’s economy, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Lagos reiterated his resolve to empower Small and Meduim Enterprises (SMEs). Speaking at the annual Tinubu Colloq...
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IMO completes project addressing marine bio-invasions
March 29, 2017 No Responses

IMO completes project addressing marine bio-invasions

A project promoting the implementation of an international treaty stemming the transfer of potentially invasive species in ships’ ballast water has been concluded at a meeting of stakeholders from governments, the shipping industry and UN bodies, the Intern...
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Researchers to unveil techniques for controlling weeds in cassava
March 28, 2017 No Responses

Researchers to unveil techniques for controlling weeds in cassava

Researchers working under the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture led Cassava Weed Management Project (IITA-CWMP) will this week share findings and recommendations on how to tackle weeds in cassava farming systems. The sharing of research findings ...
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Customs comes under scrutiny over alleged N4tri revenue leakage
March 27, 2017 No Responses

Customs comes under scrutiny over alleged N4tri revenue leakage

Citing alleged revenue leakage in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) between 2006 and 2016, the Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff  has commenced an intense investigation. Speaking on Sunday in Abuja, the  Chairman of the committee, Hope Uzodinma,...
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Tony, evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, lauds Heritage Bank for promoting Nigeria culture
March 27, 2017 No Responses

Tony, evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, lauds Heritage Bank for promoting Nigeria culture

Evicted housemates at the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality TV show, Offiong Edet Anthony (Thin Tall Tony), visited Heritage Bank Corporate Communication office in Lagos over the weekend. Thin Tall Tony as he is famously addressed and Omobolaji Mogaji, Media.....
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‘How to tackle corrupt Vice Chancellors’
March 26, 2017 No Responses

‘How to tackle corrupt Vice Chancellors’

To successfully tackle corruption in Nigerian Universities, Vice Chancellors accused of corruption must be arrested and prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has said A...
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Laptop ban on flights comes into effect
March 26, 2017 No Responses

Laptop ban on flights comes into effect

(BBC)–A ban on laptops and tablets in cabin baggage on flights from Turkey and some countries in the Middle East and North Africa to the US and UK has come into effect. Officials say devices “larger than a smartphone” must...
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