City BusinessNews Archives — Page 18 of 370

September 3, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Reaffirms Partnership With Indonesia

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to deepening ties with Indonesia, highlighting the untapped economic potential and promising avenues for collaboration. This was affirmed during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, held from September 1-3, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia....

September 2, 2024 No Responses

NNPCL Admits Owing Petrol Suppliers

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) admitted at the weekend its “significant debt to petrol suppliers,” saying it poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply. In a statement on Sunday, NNPCL spokesman Olufemi Soneye said “Th...

September 2, 2024 No Responses

Edo Confirms One Mpox

The Edo State Government has recorded one outbreak of Mpox in the state as well as eight suspected cases of Cholera. Dr Ojeifo Stephenson, the state Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, disclosed this to Channels Television...

September 2, 2024 No Responses

Edo 2024: HURIWA Backs INEC’s Digital Compliance, Urges Political Parties To Modernize

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed strong support for the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recent decision to reject submissions from political parties that failed to comply with digital requirements ...

September 1, 2024 No Responses

Three Finalists Jostle For Nigeria Prize For Literature

THE Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced the finalists for the 2024 edition of the Prize. The shortlisted books in alphabetical order of their titles are: A Father’s Pride by Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmo The Road Does Not End b...

August 31, 2024 No Responses

Mpox: Nigeria Records Eight New Cases

Nigeria has reported eight new confirmed cases of Mpox with the disease spreading across 35 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Records indicate a sharp increase in week 34, with eight confirmed cases...

August 31, 2024 No Responses

EDSG Faults Akpata On Development Stride, Zoning

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor (EDSG) on Media Project, Crusoe Osagie, has criticized the Labour Party candidate in the September 21 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata for peddling what he described as falsehood on national television, ...

August 31, 2024 No Responses

Shell To Cut Hundreds Of Jobs

British energy giant Shell plans to cut hundreds of jobs from its oil and gas exploration division as part of a cost-cutting program announced last year, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. The cuts will affect two units...

August 31, 2024 No Responses

PSC Promotes FCT, Lagos CPs, Six Others To AIG

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted eight Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police. A statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, said the newly promoted...

August 30, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Gives Traders One Month To Crash Prices

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has given a one-month moratorium to traders and other market stakeholders involved in exploitative pricing to crash the prices of goods. The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC...

August 30, 2024 No Responses

Mother Of Five Seeks N3.5m For Kidney Surgery

A mother of five, Mrs Salimot Abosede Okekunle, who is battling with kidney disease, has appealed to Nigerians all over the world for financial assistance to the tune of N3.5 million for Kidney stone surgery. Okekunle a resident of Ogun state...

August 30, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council, FRSC Reaffirm Road Traffic Partnership

The Nigerian Shippers’ council (NSC) has reaffirmed its partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as part of measures facilitate free flow of traffic along the Apapa Axis of Lagos State. The Executive Secretary of NSC, Pius Ukeyim...

August 29, 2024 No Responses

NCC Announces Final Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage Compliance

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced significant progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 policy to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). A statement issued by NCC Director, Public...

August 29, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola, Sarumi, Others For SCAN Dockworkers’ Day 2024

In its resolve to continue placing on the front burner issues affecting the Nigerian dockworker as a pivot in the nation’s seaport logistics system, the Shipping Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (SCAN) is set for the second edition of the SCAN...