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July 16, 2020 No Responses

Court Affirms FRSC’s Powers To Impound Vehicles, Enforce Traffic law

Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has affirmed the powers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enforce traffic laws on all public roads in Nigeria and impound violators’ vehicles. Justice Chikere delivered the judgment in a suit...

July 16, 2020 No Responses

MSC Ship Loses 20 Containers Off South Africa

Earlier this week, a containership operated by Swiss shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) lost more than 20 containers overboard during stormy weather in Algoa Bay near the city of Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, the South African Maritime Safety ...

July 16, 2020 No Responses

Court Refuses To Dissolve 10-Year-Old Marriage

The Karu Upper Area Court sitting in Mararaba, Nasarawa, on Thursday refused to dissolve a 10-year-old marriage brought by one Mrs Deborah Joseph for lack of care.The petitioner had urged the court to nullify the marriage between her and her...

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Maize Farmers Target 25mmt, Lauds Ban On Importation

The Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has commended the Federal Government over the recent ban on maize importation into the country, while urging farmers to increase production capacity. The President of the association, Dr Abubakar Bello said this on Wedne...

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Nigeria Reports 643 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 643 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 34,259. NCDC through its twitter handle on Wednesday explained that the 643 new cases recorded were...

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Ekiti Gives Aug. 3 As New Date For Resumption Of Graduating Classes

The Ekiti State Government on Wednesday announced the change in resumption of students in graduating classes at both public and private schools from July 20 to Aug. 3. The Commissioner for Education, Mr Foluso Daramola, gave this new date during...

July 15, 2020 No Responses

Okonjo-Iweala To WTO: Elect DG On Basis Of Merit

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday in Geneva stressed the need for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to elect a credible candidate, based on merit, for the position of Director General. Okonjo-Iweala, who is among the eight candidates vying for the...

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FRSC To Prosecute Bribe-Seeking Officers, Givers

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday cautioned its bribe-seeking officials and members of the public against such practice, to avoid being prosecuted. Mr Imoh Etuk, Assistant Corps Marshal, Zonal Commanding Officer, RS2.2, gave the warning during ...

July 15, 2020 No Responses

Volkswagen Shifts Software Development Centre To Audi

Volkswagen will shift leadership for software development to the company’s premium Audi division in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Herbert Diess, chief executive of the multi-brand group has said.“The centre of gravity for software development will move ...

July 15, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Directs Registered Stevedoring Firms To Commence Operation

The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has directed all duly registered stevedoring companies with operational areas allotted by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), which are yet to start operation, to mobilise to the...

July 15, 2020 No Responses

CBN Unveils Non-Interest Guidelines For AGSMEIS, MSMEDF, Others

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled guidelines for Non-Interest Financial Institutions under its Agri-Business, Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF). In ...

July 15, 2020 No Responses

FirstBank Rewards Verve Card Holders With Free Fuel

First Bank of Nigeria Limited customers using Verve Cards are entitled to extra five (5) litres of fuel for every N3,000 fuel purchased using the card at specified periods. Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications of the bank, Mrs Folake...

July 15, 2020 No Responses

Ogun Resuscitates Farm Settlements

The Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina, on Tuesday disclosed that the state government was working hard to resuscitate all its farm settlements as part of measures to boost food security. Odedina stated this while responding to qu...

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Delta To Begin Property Enumeration

Delta Government is to begin the enumeration of property in the state as part of measure to strengthen its revenue generation in line with World Bank recommendation to meet certain thresholds. Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclo...