Category: News

Catholic Church declares Mother Teresa a Saith
September 5, 2016 No Responses

Catholic Church declares Mother Teresa a Saith

Nineteen years after her death,  Mother  Teresa of Calcutta, known as the “saint of the gutters” during her life wason Sunday  declared a saint of the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis.  According to Agency reports, Tens of thousands of...
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Apapa Customs generates N35Billion in August
September 3, 2016 No Responses

Apapa Customs generates N35Billion in August

 For the month of August, 2016, the  Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N34.9 Billion revenue, about N8 Billion higher than the N27 Billion realised in July.   According to the command, the collection is the highest monthly...
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Elumelu seeks stronger business tiers between Africa, France
September 2, 2016 No Responses

Elumelu seeks stronger business tiers between Africa, France

The chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu has called for stronger business relationship between Africa and France.   Speaking at the  MEDEF Summer University Forum in Paris , Elumelu who is also founder of...
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FG to partner Northern States on revival of Durbar Festival
September 2, 2016 No Responses

FG to partner Northern States on revival of Durbar Festival

The Federal Government is to work with the states in Northern Nigeria to revive the Durbar Festival because of its huge potential to showcase the pristine African culture and also create jobs. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,...
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Beware of online fraudsters, SEC cautions investors
September 1, 2016 No Responses

Beware of online fraudsters, SEC cautions investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  has cautioned investors against patronizing illegal operators currently running an online investment scheme tagged ‘MMM Federal Republic of Nigeria’.  According to SEC, the fraudsters carry out their ...
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FG seeks cultural tiers with Sudan
August 31, 2016 No Responses

FG seeks cultural tiers with Sudan

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for the strengthening of bilateral ties between Nigeria and Sudan in the areas of cultural/creative industry and digital economy in order to boost the efforts of the two countries...
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I’m in Nigeria to learn, listen, says Zuckerburg
August 31, 2016 No Responses

I’m in Nigeria to learn, listen, says Zuckerburg

The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Facebook, Mark Zuckerburg  said he is in Nigeria to listen, learn and take ideas back to California on how Facebook can better support tech development and entrepreneurship across Africa.    Zuckerburg who arrived....
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Nigeria, Britain seal MoU on stolen funds
August 31, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria, Britain seal MoU on stolen funds

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on modalities for the repatriation of Nigeria’s stolen assets has been signed by Nigeria and British Government   The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, who signed onbehalf of Nigeria explained that the ...
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FG to award Lagos-Ibadan railway contract
August 31, 2016 No Responses

FG to award Lagos-Ibadan railway contract

The Federal Government has concluded plans to award the contract for the construction of Lagos-Ibadan railway contract.  According to the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, plans are also underway to sign the contracts for Kano-Kaduna and Calabar-Port Har...
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Developer acquires Tribune Tower
August 31, 2016 No Responses

Developer acquires Tribune Tower

By Robert Channick –    Los Angeles-based developer CIM Group has agreed to buy Tribune Tower for up to $240 million, marking the end of media ownership for the historic North Michigan Avenue building and the beginning of a new...
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Ambode appoints Dabiri MD of LAMATA
August 30, 2016 No Responses

Ambode appoints Dabiri MD of LAMATA

The Head of Procurement, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abiodun Dabiri, has been named the substantive Managing Director of the Authority by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.  His appointment comes about one year aft...
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Peterside condemns assassination of Ken Atsuwete
August 30, 2016 No Responses

Peterside condemns assassination of Ken Atsuwete

Dr. Dakuku Peterside has condemned the “barbaric and gruesome assassination” of Barrister Ken Atsuwete in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) who was reacting to t...
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Psychology, persuation key to tax administration, says Fowler
August 29, 2016 No Responses

Psychology, persuation key to tax administration, says Fowler

Apart from deploying the law, enforcement, technology and mobilization, tax administrators must use psychology, persuasion and being firm to convince their fellow countrymen to pay tax, the   Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Mr. Tun...
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Niger Republic begins cargo clearance in Nigeria October
August 29, 2016 No Responses

Niger Republic begins cargo clearance in Nigeria October

 (NAN) Shipping companies in Niger Republic are to return to Nigerian ports in October for cargo clearance, 10 years after they pulled out of Nigeria. A Representative of the national shipping council of Niger Republic, Idi Hamissou, made the disclosure...
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