Category: News

PTML, Nigeria’s largest RORO terminal seeks support for ban on importation of vehicles through land border
December 19, 2016 No Responses

PTML, Nigeria’s largest RORO terminal seeks support for ban on importation of vehicles through land border

The Managing Director of PTML Terminal, Mr. Ascanio Russo has thrown his weight behind the ban on importation of vehicles through the land borders imposed recently by the Federal Government. PTML is the leading dedicated Roll-On-Roll-Off (RORO) terminal in Nigeria,...
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New central labour body debuts in Nigeria
December 18, 2016 No Responses

New central labour body debuts in Nigeria

A new central labour body under the leadership of Comrade Joe Ajaero has been unveiled in Nigeria. Identified as United Labour Congress (ULC), the new group on Saturday in Lagos pledged to provide purposeful leadership. In a communiqué issued at...
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Oyo lauds Heritage Bank’s commitment to women empowerment
December 18, 2016 No Responses

Oyo lauds Heritage Bank’s commitment to women empowerment

Oyo State Government has recognised and awarded Heritage Bank Plc for its commitment to women empowerment. At a summit organised under the auspices of the Oyo State Officials’ Wives Association (OYSOWA), under the leadership of the governor’s wife, the Ban...
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UN names Amina Mohammed as Deputy Secretary-General
December 16, 2016 No Responses

UN names Amina Mohammed as Deputy Secretary-General

Incoming UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced Amina Mohammed as his Deputy Secretary-General. Mr. Guterres made the announcement through the spokesman of the Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric. Mohammed, Nigeria’s current Minister of Enviro...
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Customs intercepts truck with adulterated diesel products
December 15, 2016 No Responses

Customs intercepts truck with adulterated diesel products

The Nigeria Customs Service ((NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU),  Zone ‘C’ Owerri has intercepted a truck suspected of carrying adulterated diesel product. According to the Customs Area Controller in charge of the unit, Comptroller Mohammed Uba Garba, t...
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Lagos records 246 murder cases, 162 rape in one year
December 14, 2016 No Responses

Lagos records 246 murder cases, 162 rape in one year

Not less than 246 persons were murdered in Lagos between December 2015 and November 2016. Also within the period, 542 vehicles were stolen and 486 armed robbery suspects arrested, 162 rape/defilement cases reported  and 51 kidnapped cases were recorded while....
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Ministers lauds Academy Press N2b investment in modern equipment
December 14, 2016 No Responses

Ministers lauds Academy Press N2b investment in modern equipment

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has lauded the Lagos-based printers Academy Press Plc for showing great confidence in the country’s economy through the investment of N2billion in acquiring modern equipment within one year. T...
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Gambia security forces ‘seize election commission HQ’
December 14, 2016 No Responses

Gambia security forces ‘seize election commission HQ’

The Gambia’s security forces have taken over the headquarters of the electoral commission, its chairman says, as the country’s president refuses to accept his loss in recent elections. Alieu Momar Njai told the BBC that staff were barred from enter...
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‘Millions of jobs are needed to ensure essential health care’
December 13, 2016 No Responses

‘Millions of jobs are needed to ensure essential health care’

An estimated 50 million decent jobs are needed to address essential global health requirements through Universal Health Coverage (UHC), International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed. The report explained that it is the only way to ensure human security,...
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Hyundai to build boxships, tankers for Iran
December 13, 2016 No Responses

Hyundai to build boxships, tankers for Iran

South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has signed contracts to construct 14,500 TEU container ships and 49,000 dwt product/chemical carriers for Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). The value of the contracts, which were signed in...
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FG Information App For Launch December 15
December 9, 2016 No Responses

FG Information App For Launch December 15

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced that the Federal Government Information App (FGIAPP) will be launched in Abuja on 15 Dec. 2016, as part of efforts to enhance the dissemination of government activities. The Ministe...
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Uber, LSETF partner on access to vehicle finance for Lagos Entrepreneurs
December 9, 2016 No Responses

Uber, LSETF partner on access to vehicle finance for Lagos Entrepreneurs

Uber  is changing the way Lagos driver-partners access finance and grow their small businesses. The global ride-sharing platform has partnered with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) who will provide access to finance for budding transport entrepre...
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Senate advocates overhaul of NYSC
December 9, 2016 No Responses

Senate advocates overhaul of NYSC

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to overhaul the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the interest of corps members and all stakeholders. The resolution on Thursday followed a review of the death of three corps members – Miss...
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Lai Mohammed pledges to revamps Nigeria’s tourism potentials
December 7, 2016 No Responses

Lai Mohammed pledges to revamps Nigeria’s tourism potentials

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has pledged to leave a legacy of turning Nigeria’s rich tourism potentials to a tourism economy. The Minister made the pledge in Abuja on Tuesday when he received the International Tourism A...
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