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September 1, 2024 No Responses

Minister Probes NIMASA Over Contract Allegations

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has ordered an investigation into contract allegations against the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and its Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Abba Jibril. The Springdale Academy of...

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...

August 29, 2024 No Responses

IGP Appoints Rhoda Olofu As Force Secretary

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed a new force secretary. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, explained that the newly appointed Force Secretary is Assistant Inspector-Gen...

August 29, 2024 No Responses

Over 100 Firms For Ecobank ‘Oja Oge’ Pop-Up Marketplace

As the countdown to the maiden edition of ‘Oja Oge” Pop-up marketplace by Ecobank begins, over 100 top rated fashion, beauty and lifestyle businesses from across the country have indicated their interest and readiness to showcase their wares. Oja Oge...

August 28, 2024 No Responses

Mpox: Lagos Activates Emergency Centre

In a proactive response to the growing global concern over the Mpox virus, particularly the newly identified Clade 1B variant, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a series of comprehensive public health initiatives. Briefing Journalists, the State Commissi...