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February 5, 2023 No Responses

ASSBIFI Seeks Safety Of Banks’ Staff, Property

The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has again called on the security agencies to ensure the safety and security of banks’ staff and property. ASSBIFI President, Mr Olusoji Oluwole, in a statement on Saturday, made the...

February 5, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA DEEP BLUE TEAM RESCUES SEVEN DISTRESSED WORKERS ONBOARD VESSEL

Seven distressed workers have been saved by the prompt response of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) following a distress call to the Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh. The call, which came in at about 11.30 pm on...

February 5, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Harps On Collaboration With Civil Society Groups

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has emphasised the need for collaboration with Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, in the task of developing the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a coalition of Civil Society Organi...

February 4, 2023 No Responses

Group Urges CBN Governor To Resign

A group of Concern Citizens of Sokoto State (CCSS) has urged Mr Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to resign within 72 hours or face legal action. The group made the call in a letter dated...

February 4, 2023 No Responses

G7, EU Announce Price Cap On Russian Diesel

The Group of Seven (G7) industrialized countries, the European Union and Australia agreed to limit the price of Russian diesel on Friday. The new price cap focuses on refined oil products, following up from a previous price cap on Russian...

February 4, 2023 No Responses

NPA To Receive 22 Ships At Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday disclosed that out of the 22 ships expected to arrive at the Lagos Port Complex, one was carrying petrol. According to NPA, the remaining 21 ships expected to arrive at the ports were...

February 4, 2023 No Responses

CNG Declares 2023 Multinational Maritime Exercise Successful

The Chief Of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, on Friday said the 2023 multinational maritime exercise in the Gulf of Guinea, codenamed ‘Obangame Express’, was a huge success. Gambo said this during the review of the exercise at...

February 3, 2023 No Responses

Price Cap On Russian Refined Fuels To Disrupt Trade

The European Union’s ban on imports of Russian refined oil products, including diesel and jet fuel, will disrupt global flows once it takes effect on Sunday and could hurt Moscow more than an embargo on crude oil. Although Western sanctions...

February 3, 2023 No Responses

FRSC Promotes 3,628, Appoints Two DCMs

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the promotion of 3, 628 marshals and appointment of two Deputy Corps Marshals (DCMs). A statement issued on Thursday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal, Bisi Kazeem...

February 3, 2023 No Responses

IFC Partners Union Bank ON Trade, SMEs

To boost access to finance for smaller businesses in Nigeria and to support increased trade, IFC has announced a partnership with Union Bank of Nigeria Plc as part of measures to help the bank expand lending to hundreds of businesses...

February 3, 2023 No Responses

Fidelity Bank CEO, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Bags Banker Of The Year Award

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has been presented the award of the Banker of the Year 2022 at the 14th Leadership Annual Conference and Awards. Organized by Leadership Media Group, publishers of...

February 2, 2023 No Responses

Buhari Inaugurates MOFI Board, FG Targets N100trillion

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to grow its Assets Under Management from the current value of N18 trillion to at least N100 trillion in the next 10 years. The president gave the charge at...

February 2, 2023 No Responses

Buhari Congratulates Siene Allwell-Brown At 70

President Muhammadu Buhari says he shares in the joy of celebrations as seasoned broadcaster, Siene Allwell-Brown, clocks 70, exuding the same poise, confidence and talent that made her a household name in the 70s and 80s. The president, in a...

February 2, 2023 No Responses

FEC Approves N4b For Construction Of Senate Buildings, Radio Antenna

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about N4 billion for the execution of three projects across the nation. The amount would cover the construction of Senate Buildings in Osun State University, Osogbo, and Federal University, Lokoja, as well...