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March 21, 2022 No Responses

Opinion: Wike, Obaseki And Case Of Betrayal, Ingratitude

By Ehichioya Ezomon — The surprise spat between Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki typifies a fight between two elephants that makes the grass to suffer unduly. Both governors, who’ve similar character traits, and...

March 19, 2022 No Responses

IWD: Orakwusi, Ezenwa To Host 2022 MMS Amazons

The Chairperson, Nigerian Ship Owners Forum, Barr. Mrs. Margaret Orakwusi and a former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mrs. Chinwe Ezenwa will play hosts at the celebration of the 2022 MMS Sustainable Amazons, in Lagos, nex...

March 11, 2022 No Responses

Edo Delegation Visits ICRC, Explains Agro-Based River Port

Representatives from Edo Government on Wednesday, visit the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) with a view to establishing an agro-based river port. This is contained in a statement issued by Manji Yarling, the Acting Head, Media and ...

March 10, 2022 No Responses

INEC Assures People With Disabilities Of Unhindered Access At Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made adequate preparations to improve the participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the forthcoming Osun and Ekiti governorship elections. INEC’s Resident Electoral Comm...

March 9, 2022 No Responses

NEPZA Pledges Wider Corridor For Women Investors

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has reiterated its commitment to provide wider business corridor for prospective women investors to access the country’s Free Trade Zones. A statement issued on Tuesday by Martins Odeh, Head, Corpor...

March 7, 2022 No Responses

Catholic Bishops Conference: Buhari Seeks Intense Prayers For Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for more prayers against challenges confronting the country. The President, represented by Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, made the call on Sunday at the...

March 6, 2022 No Responses

Emefiele: Lagos Free Zone To Decongest Apapa, Tincan Island Ports

The commencement of the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) will help overcome the Apapa-Tincan Island port congestion, Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said Emefiele said this when he visited the facility on Saturday i...

February 28, 2022 No Responses

NPA BOSS URGES MARITIME WORKERS TO SHELVE STRIKE AGAINST IOCS

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) seems set to shelve its planned shutdown of operations at all ports and oil terminals in the country, scheduled to start from Tuesday, March 1 2022, following a peace meeting hosted by the...

February 27, 2022 No Responses

KADCCIMA Seeks National Status For Kaduna Trade Fair Complex

The Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) has appealed to the Federal Government to declare the Kaduna International Trade Fair Complex a “national edifice”. The President, Alhaji Suleiman Aliyu, made the appeal in ...

February 24, 2022 No Responses

FEC Approves N56.3b For Completion Of Abaji-Koton Karfe Highway, N2b For Cattle

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N56.3 billion for the completion of the Abaji-Koton Karfe section of the Abuja-Lokoja highway. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, revealed this to State House correspondents at the end o...

February 20, 2022 No Responses

Okomu Oil Reports More Attacks

The Okomu Oil Palm Company in Edo State says it has suffered more attacks on its plantation by suspected “terrorists”. In a statement by Fidelis Olise, Okomu’s oil palm communication officer on Friday, the company said the attack happened on...

February 17, 2022 No Responses

Fidelity Bank To Light Up Lagos with The Euphoria

Lagos is set to host its first major concert of the year this weekend as leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, hosts The Euphoria concert featuring leading music acts, Johnny Drille, Chike and Fave. To be part of The Euphoria, ...

February 8, 2022 No Responses

S/Court Fixes May 6 For Judgment In Imo, Rivers Legal Tussle Over Oil Wells

The Supreme Court on Monday fixed May 6 for judgment in a legal tussle between Rivers and Imo over the ownership of 17 oil wells in their territories. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who led a six-man panel of justices, fixed the date...

January 2, 2022 No Responses

Photo News

From left, President, Catholic Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CAMPAN) Lagos Chapter, Mrs Neta Nwosu; Director, Social Communications, Lagos Catholic Archdiocese, Reverend Father Anthony Godonu; Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, His Grace, The Most Rev...