Category: News

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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FERMA comes under scrutiny
October 20, 2016 No Responses

FERMA comes under scrutiny

The Federal House of Representatives has resolved to probe  how the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) utilised its budgetary allocation from September, 2015 till date. The resolution was based on the adoption of a motion by Representative  Kamale Adam...
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Customs arraigns two smugglers
October 20, 2016 No Responses

Customs arraigns two smugglers

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, (Zone A) on Tuesday  arraigned two alleged smugglers before Magistrate Y.A. Aje-Afunwa of the Magistrate Court, Ikeja, Lagos State on  nine (9) counts charge of smuggling prohibited items.  According to ...
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FG approves transaction adviser on rail concessioning
October 20, 2016 No Responses

FG approves transaction adviser on rail concessioning

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday  approved the appointment of transaction advisers to negotiate with General Electric (GE) on railline  concessioning.  Speaking at the end of the meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister ...
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FG approves N30 billion for mining
October 20, 2016 No Responses

FG approves N30 billion for mining

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N30 billion intervention fund for mining exploration in the country. Addressing Journalists after the meeting presided over by President Muhamadu Buhari, the Minister of Mining and Steel Development,...
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New Oba of Benin ascend throne today
October 20, 2016 No Responses

New Oba of Benin ascend throne today

A new Oba of Benin will ascend the royal throne of his fore fathers today, October 20, 2016.   The Crown Prince of the kingdom, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, will be crowned the 39th Oba of the Kingdom.   Already, Prince...
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Conduct Census in 2018, Senate tells Buhari
October 19, 2016 No Responses

Conduct Census in 2018, Senate tells Buhari

The Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution urging President Muhammadu Buhari to issue a proclamation for the conduct of the National population and Housing census in 2018.   The resolution was based on a motion sponsored by Senator Suleiman Othman...
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BPE commiserates with Ibeh family over mother’s death
October 19, 2016 No Responses

BPE commiserates with Ibeh family over mother’s death

The Acting Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Dr. Vincent Onome Akpotaire has commiserated with a former Director of the Bureau, Sir Alwell Onyebuchi Ibeh on the death of his mother, Ezinne Mary Nduaka Ibeh who died...
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ILO laments impact of extreme poverty on one billion people
October 18, 2016 No Responses

ILO laments impact of extreme poverty on one billion people

The International Labour Organistion (ILO) has unveiled  universal social protection partnership  to help the poor and vulnerable groups.    In his message to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, ILO’s Director General Guy Ryder exp...
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‘Girls Go IT’ concludes summer IT Boot Camp for Girls in Lagos
October 18, 2016 No Responses

‘Girls Go IT’ concludes summer IT Boot Camp for Girls in Lagos

‘Girls Go IT’ Nigeria, a social development platform intent on empowering girls from rural and under-served communities to acquire digital and information technology skills has concluded its first summer boot camp which took place in Mushin, Lagos from Aug...
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