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December 31, 2022 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Suspected Tramadol Dealer, Recovers 1,140 Capsules

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Katsina has arrested an alleged major supplier of tramadol in the state and recovered 1,140 capsules in his position. Mr Mohammed Bashir, the NDLEA Commander in the state, made this known on...

December 30, 2022 No Responses

Orakwusi Accuses Foreign Vessels Of Violating Fishing Regulations

The Chief Executive Officer, Morbod Group, Mrs Margaret Orakwusi, on Thursday alleged that fish poachers with foreign vessels fail to conform to rules and regulations on African waters. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Orakwusi, ...

December 30, 2022 No Responses

Ajaokuta Steel To Generate $1.6b, 500,000 Jobs

Ajaokuta Steel Complex will generate $1.6b annually and provide 500,000 jobs for Nigerian youths, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Malam Garba Shehu, the Presidential spokesperson in a statement, explained aid that Buhari said this at the Palace of t...

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, br...

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

Warri Catholic Diocese Gets New Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido as Bishop of the diocese of Warri, Delta State. He is currently the rector of Saints Peter and Paul, Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan. Oyo State. The declaration was announced on Wednesday by ...

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 27, 2022 No Responses

Archbishop Kaigama Donates Relief Materials To IDPs Camp

Archbishop of the Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, His Grace, Ignatius Kaigama has donated relief materials to inmates of New Kuchingoro Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Abuja to celebrate Christmas. Addressing the displaced persons, the Archbishop ...