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December 30, 2022 No Responses

Buhari Salutes Christopher Kolade At 90

President Muhammadu Buhari says he shares in the joy of celebrations with elder statesman, Dr Christopher Kolade, on his 90th birthday. In a congratulatory message by his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina on Thursday, Buhari rejoiced with the academic, broadcaster and...

December 29, 2022 No Responses

Dangote Refinery Awards Scholarship To 460 Students

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited have awarded scholarships to 460 students of secondary schools and tertiary institutions from its host communities in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos ...

December 29, 2022 No Responses

NGX Extends Bullish Run, Indices Up 0.46%

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday extended its bullish trend with market capitalisation rising by N125 billion or 0.46 per cent to close at N27.198 trillion from N27.073 on Friday. Also, the All-Share Index (ASI) gained 228.51 points or 0.46...

December 29, 2022 No Responses

Senate Passes N21.8tri 2023 Budget

The Senate on Wednesday, passed the N21.8 trillion 2023 budget.This followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Appropriation at plenary.Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Jibrin Barau said that the commitee did a...

December 28, 2022 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 18,940, Secures 3,324 Convictions In Two Years

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested no fewer than 18,940 people for drug related offences in the last two years. The Chairman and Chief Executive of the agency, Brig-Gen Mohammed Buba -Marwa, made this known in Yola...

December 28, 2022 No Responses

Benin Enterprise Park: Edo Partners NCDMB, To Develop 50 Hectares, Attract Investors

Edo State has entered into partnership with the Nigerian Local Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) as part of measures to develop 50 hectares out of the 1000 hectares for the Benin Enterprise Park, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area...

December 28, 2022 No Responses

Katsina, NADDC Establish Modern Mechanic Training Centre

Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has established a modern mechanic training centre in the state. During the foundation laying ceremony of supporting facilities at the premises...

December 27, 2022 No Responses

CSOs Sue NDDC Over Budget Breakdown

Three civil society organisations (CSOs) have dragged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to court over alleged failure to furnish them with its 2020 Budget breakdown in line with the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act. The CSOs...

December 26, 2022 No Responses

Bishop Odetoyinbo Charges Nigerians On New Orientation

The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo, has called for new orientation and attitudinal change on the part of all Nigerians for the country to be a better place for all citizens. Bishop Odetoyinbo made the...

December 26, 2022 No Responses

Lagos Restates Commitment To Formidable Healthcare System

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to make healthcare in the state formidable and in line with global standards. The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known during a Christmas programme organised for patients at the Alimo...

December 25, 2022 No Responses

NPA Boss Alleges Blackmail

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko, has decried what he identified as blackmail against his person by unknown Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). According to Bello-Koko, the alleged blackmailers have resorted...

December 25, 2022 No Responses

Igbinedion Unveils Oti Hotel

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has commissioned Oti Hotel, owned by a former governor of the state, Chief Lucky Igbinedion. Commissioning the Hotel, located at Sapele Road, Benin City, Obaseki explained that the state government will sustain effort...

December 24, 2022 No Responses

Shell Accepts To Pay €15m Compensation To Three farmers In Niger Delta

Shell has accepted to pay €15 million compensation to three Nigerian farmers and their villages in Niger Delta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the farmers with the help of the Friends of the Earth, Netherlands, and two...

December 24, 2022 No Responses

Goje Extols Jamoh’s Virtues As NIMASA DG

The Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Danjuma Goje has commended Dr Bashir Jamoh, OFR, for his sterling performance as the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. Senator Goje who spo...