Category: News

Committee declares N2.18bn allocation for LGs in Edo
July 8, 2017 No Responses

Committee declares N2.18bn allocation for LGs in Edo

The Edo Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC) has declared N2.18 billion as total allocation accrued to the 18 local governments in the state from the Federation Account for the month of June.  Mr Anthony Eboigbodin, the Head of Uhunmwode...
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Obaseki to new commissioners: No room for Corruption
July 7, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki to new commissioners: No room for Corruption

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday told 18 new commissioners that there was no room for corruption in his administration.   He urged the new commissioners to come up with innovative solutions to developing all sectors of the state.  ...
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Dredging contracts: NPA welcomes Senate’s probe
July 6, 2017 No Responses

Dredging contracts: NPA welcomes Senate’s probe

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala-Usman has welcomed Wednesday’s decision of the Nigerian Senate to look into the activities of its Joint Venture Enterprises.    The Joint Venture Enterprises are: The Lagos Channel Man...
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How to lift privatised entities to desired level, by BPE
July 6, 2017 No Responses

How to lift privatised entities to desired level, by BPE

Public listings remain a strategic objective of the reform and privatisation programme of the Federal Government, Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Alex A. Okoh, has said   To achieve that, Okoh explained that the Bureau...
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Aisha Buhari at OAFLA, seeks better healthcare in Africa
July 6, 2017 No Responses

Aisha Buhari at OAFLA, seeks better healthcare in Africa

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has emphasized the need for governments in Africa to work together to facilitate private sector investment in health with a view to improve outcomes within the continent.   She said due to...
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Frank Nneji, ABC Transport boss, gets West African tourism award
July 5, 2017 No Responses

Frank Nneji, ABC Transport boss, gets West African tourism award

The Managing Director of ABC Transport, Frank Nneji, has won the Top 100 Tourism Personalities in West Africa Award and recognition.   The winners were unveiled in Accra, Ghana, while the award was presented to him at ABC Transport’s Corporate...
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NPA begins verification of pensioners July 17th in nine locations
July 5, 2017 No Responses

NPA begins verification of pensioners July 17th in nine locations

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has concluded plans to conduct Physical and biometric verification of pensioners between July 17th and August 20th in nine locations nationwide.     The exercise is scheduled to hold in Calabar, Warri, Owerri, Umuahia, Bay...
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Osinbajo canvasses peace, security at AU Summit
July 4, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo canvasses peace, security at AU Summit

Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has challenged African leaders to affirm their readiness to tackle root causes of violence. In his address to African leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the 29th session of the African Union (AU) summit,  Prof...
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Ministry, NSC hold summit on truck transit parks
July 4, 2017 No Responses

Ministry, NSC hold summit on truck transit parks

To facilitate investments in Truck Transit Parks (TTPs) and enhance trade and investments for the revival of Nigeria’s economy, the Federal Ministry of Transportation in collaboration with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and Kings Communications Lim...
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Gulf of Guinea Piracy Raises Concerns among EU Shipowners
July 3, 2017 No Responses

Gulf of Guinea Piracy Raises Concerns among EU Shipowners

Continued piracy, armed robbery attacks and kidnapping for ransom events in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), and particularly off Nigeria, are still worrying European shipowners. According to the latest International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy report in total 33 v...
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Aisha Buhari returns to London
July 3, 2017 No Responses

Aisha Buhari returns to London

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari left for London, United Kingdom on Sunday, July 2, 2017, to visit her husband who is on medical vacation. She will convey to the President the best wishes of Nigerians and their...
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Gulf States give Qatar 48-hour extension
July 3, 2017 No Responses

Gulf States give Qatar 48-hour extension

(BBC) Saudi Arabia and three other Arab states have extended the deadline for Qatar to accept a list of demands or face further sanctions by 48 hours.   The initial deadline for Qatar to agree to the group’s 13 demands,...
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Migrant Crisis: UN seeks more support for Italy
July 2, 2017 No Responses

Migrant Crisis: UN seeks more support for Italy

 Italy needs more support as it deals with large numbers of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Africa, the UN’s refugee agency has said. “What is happening in front of our eyes in Italy is an unfolding tragedy,” Filippo Grandi said....
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Ogbeh: No need to panic over non-availability of yams for Nigerians
July 2, 2017 No Responses

Ogbeh: No need to panic over non-availability of yams for Nigerians

There is no need to panic about the non-availability of yams for Nigerians to consume. There has never been shortage of yams in Nigeria. Over 30% of the yams we produce in Nigeria rot away. Export therefore provides opportunities to...
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